Morton Fraser MacRoberts Podcasts
507 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★ - 1 ratingMorton Fraser MacRoberts' employment lawyers are straight talking and will provide clear, pragmatic advice.
Our team of specialist employment lawyers, based in Edinburgh and Glasgow, help you solve problems swiftly, cost effectively and in a way that best manages the situation.
Our weekly podcast breaks down the biggest issues facing employers and employees in the UK today. Subscribe to listen to each episode as it is released.
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Episodes
Workplaces seeing record levels of long-term absence
June 13, 2023 10:45 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBWith the Office For National Statistics recently reporting record levels of long-term absence in UK workplaces, David Hossack and Elise Turner explore some of the potential explanations for the increase, the legal issues that could arise and what steps employers can take to address the issue.
Corporate Clarity: An interview with Ben Walker, Principal at Carlyle
June 09, 2023 14:47 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MBIn our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner chats to Ben Walker from Carlyle about the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in the current economic climate.
Restricting the Restrictions - what is the future for employee non-compete clauses?
June 08, 2023 08:30 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MBAs the Government announce their intention to legislate to restrict the duration of post-employment non-compete clauses, Lindsey Cartwright and David Hossack explore the background to these, the Government's proposals, and what employers should consider doing in the meantime.
Is it always discrimination to cancel an event because of the views of the speaker?
May 29, 2023 09:56 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBDavid Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the recent issue that arose where the cancellation of an event involving Joanna Cherry MP led to allegations of discrimination on ground of gender critical beliefs and a rapid re-instatement of the event.
Balancing the Risks and Rewards of ChatGPT in the Workplace
May 25, 2023 08:15 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the growing use of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, in the workplace and consider the key issues for employers to be aware of.
Gender Pay Gap - where are we now?
May 18, 2023 08:15 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBDavid Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson about April 2023's published gender pay gap statistics, what progress is being made and what more can be done.
Changes to right to work guidance
May 11, 2023 08:15 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBStuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss the recent changes to the right to work guidance and the steps employers should be taking to ensure they are compliant and avoid fines for hiring illegal workers.
Equality watchdog takes action in relation to sexual harassment at Ikea - what employers need to know
May 04, 2023 08:15 - 8 minutes - 15.6 MBSarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about a legal agreement reached between IKEA and the Equality and Human Rights Commission and what all employers need to be doing to prevent harassment in the workplace.
Redundancy: Current protections for those on maternity leave and changes on the horizon
April 27, 2023 10:20 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the current protections for those on maternity leave in redundancy situations and what steps employers can take to prepare for the changes which are expected to come into force.
The greatest challenges for HR in 2023
April 20, 2023 08:15 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBIn our employment podcast, David Hossack chats with David Laud of HReSource about a recent survey of senior HR decision-makers on the challenges they face this year. To get a copy of the survey please email David on [email protected].
For how long should employee records be kept?
April 13, 2023 07:00 - 10 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this week's podcast David Hossack and Alan Delaney consider the thorny question of how long employers should retain HR records in light of GDPR requirements.
Are employees entitled to the Coronation bank holiday?
April 06, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 13 MBIn May there will be an extra bank holiday to celebrate the King's Coronation. In this podcast, we discuss whether employees are entitled to have this day off.
What are the April 2023 Employment Law Changes? Part 2
March 30, 2023 08:01 - 3 minutes - 5.67 MBThis week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.
What are the April 2023 Employment Law Changes? Part 1
March 30, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 16.3 MBThis week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.
Individual Stress Risk Assessments and steps employers can take to protect employees from stress at work
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this podcast, we discuss what an individual stress risk assessment is, the legal basis for conducting individual stress risk assessments and why it is important that employers know how to deal with work-related stress.
Dyslexic employee made redundant due to inaccuracies was discriminated against
March 16, 2023 08:39 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week's podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss an Employment Tribunal claim where the dismissed employee claimed that her dyslexia should have been taken into consideration.
Issues facing the construction sector
March 10, 2023 10:38 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this podcast, Neil Kelly, Partner, is joined by Len Bunton, Chair of the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process, and Professor Rudi Klein, past CEO of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group, to discuss the issues facing Scotland's construction sector, including: The Scottish Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum, now Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) Payment and Project Bank Accounts Retention: The current position and where are we going? Payment provisions in the...
Do employers have a legal obligation to make sure their employees get home safely from work?
March 09, 2023 08:05 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the recent Bill proposed by Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman, which would require certain employers to take steps to ensure safe transport home for their employees.
Corporate Clarity: a look ahead to the In Drinks trade show in Glasgow
March 03, 2023 09:39 - 17 minutes - 8.17 MBAndrew Walker, Partner and Head of Corporate Growth at Morton Fraser, is joined by Head of Food & Drink at Johnston Carmichael, Adam Hardie, to explore the opportunities, trends and challenges facing the drinks industry, and to look ahead to the In Drinks trade show in Glasgow
The high costs of discriminating on grounds of religion: Charity awarded almost £100,000
March 02, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBSarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the case of the BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION against the SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS (SEC), where the charity successfully claimed that the SEC's cancellation of their event amounted to discrimination on religious grounds.
Are schools liable for racial harassment by pupils towards teachers?
February 23, 2023 09:00 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBDavid Hossack, Sarah Gilzean and Rebecca McAvoy discuss the recent case of Mallet-Ali v Perth & Kinross Council as well as future changes to the law on an employer's liability for third party harassment towards employees.
Employment tribunal award statistics
February 16, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBIn our weekly podcast, Innes Clark, Hayley Johnson and David Hossack discuss the latest employment tribunal award statistics and the trends we are currently seeing.
Careers After Babies - How can employers better support working mums return to the workplace?
February 09, 2023 08:00 - 16 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this week's podcast, Jessica Heagren tells us about her Careers After Babies research and discusses with Hayley Johnson and David Hossack what employers can do to support working parents.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - what are an employer's obligations?
February 02, 2023 09:06 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss whether Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and what obligations employers have in respect of any employees suffering from SAD.
A closer look at the recent anti-strike bill
January 26, 2023 08:00 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, what the Bill would look to do and the reactions to the Bill so far.
Corporate Clarity: interview with Alan Mahon, Executive Chair of Brewgooder
January 24, 2023 12:50 - 21 minutes - 29 MBIn our latest Corporate Clarity Podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner and Head of Corporate Growth, is joined by Alan Mahon, the founder of Brewgooder. Alan shares and discusses his own entrepreneurial background and the fascinating evolution of Brewgooder in making real impact in the provision of clean and safe water in the world. He also passes on his tips to the next generation of entrepreneurs who may be considering attending the inaugural In Drinks event in Glasgow in March 2023 an...
What is a vanishing dismissal and what legal effect does this have?
January 19, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 12.7 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which looked at the concept of a "vanishing dismissal" following an employee's successful appeal against dismissal.
Employment law - what to expect in 2023
January 12, 2023 11:20 - 13 minutes - 25.5 MBInnes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key employment law developments that employers should have on their radar this year.
"Ghosting" - a new workplace trend?
January 05, 2023 08:59 - 9 minutes - 16.7 MBWith "ghosting" on the rise in UK workplaces, Elise Turner and David Hossack explore the possible reasons for this trend and the legal implications when an employee leaves without resigning.
Employment law review of the year 2022
December 21, 2022 08:53 - 11 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright look at the key employment law events of 2022.
Lying on CVs
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 17 MBThe dangers of doing so and how to avoid appointing those who do.
Harassment: I didn't tell you this, but…
December 08, 2022 09:30 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBTough decisions on anonymous harassment reports - can an employer really meet everyone's expectations?
Accent Bias: how perceptions about accents can have an impact in the workplace
December 01, 2022 10:07 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MBWith a recent survey finding that 46% of UK workers had been mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting because of their accent, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how accent bias can impact in a workplace setting and what steps can be taken to combat bias.
Twittering into Trouble?
November 22, 2022 08:46 - 8 minutes - 15.7 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent events at Twitter from a UK employment law perspective.
Adopting a 'pool of one' in a redundancy situation - what are the risks?
November 17, 2022 10:45 - 7 minutes - 14.2 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the risks associated with adopting a 'pool of one' in redundancy situations.
Can political beliefs amount to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act?
November 10, 2022 08:51 - 8 minutes - 15.4 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case, which looks at the protections available to employees who are dismissed for reasons related to their political beliefs.
New ACAS Suspension Guidance for Employers
November 03, 2022 08:59 - 13 minutes - 24.7 MBDavid Hossack talks to Rebecca McAvoy about the new ACAS Guidance on suspension and what this means for employers considering suspending an employee.
Employee Wellbeing - How can employers help with the cost of living crisis?
October 27, 2022 08:26 - 14 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this week's podcast, Hayley Johnson identifies the Top 10 ways employers can support their staff during the cost of living crisis.
What does breastfeeding have to do with employers?
October 20, 2022 08:08 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBDavid Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean and Kat Prangle of Breastfeeding LENS about the recent case of Mellor v MFG Academies Trust and what employers can do to support mothers returning to work and the vital public health role they can play.
Pets in the office - "pawsibly" a new way of working?
October 13, 2022 07:52 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the question of allowing pets at work, what advantages this could bring, and what issues employers would need to think about if pets were in the office.
Can supporting a particular football club amount to a philosophical belief? - Part 2
October 06, 2022 07:54 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBLast year, we recorded a podcast based on media reports that an individual was seeking to argue before an Employment Tribunal that his support for Rangers Football Club amounted to a philosophical belief. Now that a judgment has been handed down in the case, David Hossack and Elise Turner revisit the relevant legal tests and consider whether this case is likely to be the last word on this point.
Is long-covid a disability in law?
September 29, 2022 07:59 - 9 minutes - 17.2 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss the recent employment tribunal case of Quinn v Sense Scotland, where the claimant tried to argue that her diagnosis of long covid amounted to a disability and protected her against dismissal by her employer.
The meaningful apology
September 23, 2022 10:57 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this latest podcast in our 'Stuck in the Middle' series, Morton Fraser's David Hossack chats with expert mediator and researcher Carolyn Hirst on the topic of apologies.
Sunderland v Superdry PLC: why the Claimant received over £96,000 in compensation
September 21, 2022 12:05 - 10 minutes - 18.7 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which saw a claimant being awarded over £96,000 for claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Can an employee retain an employer's confidential information for the purpose of future litigation?
September 08, 2022 07:40 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBElise Turner and David Hossack discuss the High Court case of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd v Passi in which an employee retained confidential information for the purposes of a dispute. Elise and David consider the lessons that can be learned for employers seeking to protect confidential information as well as the dos and don'ts for employees.
Clarification of legal test for constructive dismissal
September 01, 2022 08:12 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our latest podcast David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the case of Singh v Metroline West Ltd where the EAT looked at the legal test for constructive dismissal.
Changing seat as a trainee solicitor
August 31, 2022 08:17 - 11 minutes - 9.23 MBIn the latest episode of our changing seat traineeship podcast series, Chair and Partner, Jenny Dickson speaks with trainee solicitor Ryan Mitchell about how his second seat has been continuing in our Real Estate and Infrastructure division, his work with our Social Mobility ERG, and what learnings he will take with him into his next seat in Litigation.
Gender-critical views and discrimination at work - the Bailey case
August 25, 2022 08:36 - 8 minutes - 15.3 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss the recent case of Alison Bailey v Garden Court Chambers and Stonewall, where the Employment Tribunal concluded that the claimant had been discriminated against due to her gender-critical views.
Home and Hybrid Working - where are we now?
August 18, 2022 08:04 - 17 minutes - 32.8 MBDavid Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean And Hayley Johnson about how our working arrangements continue to evolve post-Covid and the potential discrimination implications arising from different approaches that employers are taking.
Gender-critical views and discrimination at work - the Forstater case
August 11, 2022 08:33 - 9 minutes - 18.2 MBIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek, discuss the recent case of Forstater v CGD Europe and Others, where the Employment Tribunal concluded that the claimant had been discriminated against due to her gender-critical views.