Morton Fraser MacRoberts Podcasts

Sacking the "unsackable"

In our latest employment podcast Innes Clark and David Hossack explore situations where there is sometimes a perception that an employee cannot be dismissed.

April 2020: Changes to contracts of employment

In this week's employment law podcast, Innes Clark talks to David Hossack about important changes to contracts of employment which take effect in April.

Employment Law: Changes to contracts of employment

In this week's employment law podcast, Innes Clark talks to David Hossack about important changes to contracts of employment which take effect in April.

Employment Law: What should employers do if adverse weather prevents employees attending work?

As storm Ciara leaves us and storm Dennis approaches, David Hossack speaks to Kate Sutherland about the key points employers should consider when bad weather strikes.

Stormy Britain: What should employers do if adverse weather prevents employees attending work?

As storm Ciara leaves us and storm Dennis approaches, David Hossack speaks to Kate Sutherland about the key points employers should consider when bad weather strikes.

Migration Advisory Committee report into the future immigration system

Stuart McWilliams and Pamela Macaulay discuss the recent Migration Advisory Committee Report and what future immigration law might mean for businesses looking to recruit from outside the UK. 

Bereavement Leave: New Entitlement for Employees

In the latest in our employment law podcast series, Innes Clark talks to David Hossack about the new statutory bereavement leave entitlement.

Employment Law: New Entitlement for Employees

In the latest in our employment law podcast series, Innes Clark talks to David Hossack about the new statutory bereavement leave entitlement.

How will Brexit impact on workers' rights?

As the UK finally exits the EU, David Hossack talks to Caitlin Fitzgerald about the influence that EU law has had on UK employment law and the potential implications of Brexit for workers' rights.

EHRC guidance on sexual and other harassment

Against the backdrop of #metoo and the start of the Harvey Weinstein criminal trial, Pamela Macaulay talks to David Hossack about the new and the positive steps employers can take to prevent this type of conduct in the workplace.

Employment Law: EHRC guidance on sexual and other harassment

Against the backdrop of #metoo and the start of the Harvey Weinstein criminal trial, Pamela Macaulay talks to David Hossack about the new and the positive steps employers can take to prevent this type of conduct in the workplace.

BBC equal pay case is a stark warning for employers without clear pay systems

For the fifth episode in our podcast series, Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about Samira Ahmed's high profile victory in her equal pay claim against the BBC and explains why the case should be sounding alarm bells for many employers who do not have a clear and transparent systems for valuing jobs and setting pay.

Employment Law: BBC equal pay case is a stark warning for employers without clear pay systems

For the fifth episode in our podcast series, Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about Samira Ahmed's high profile victory in her equal pay claim against the BBC and explains why the case should be sounding alarm bells for many employers who do not have a clear and transparent systems for valuing jobs and setting pay.

Employment Law: What's coming up in 2020

In our first podcast of 2020, David Hossack and Innes Clark look ahead to the key employment law changes that are due to take place in the first half of 2020

Employment Law - what's coming up in 2020

In our first podcast of 2020, David Hossack and Innes Clark look ahead to the key employment law changes that are due to take place in the first half of 2020

Mediation: Stuck in the Middle #4

In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech.

Stuck in the Middle

Stuck in the Middle #4

In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech.

Employment Law: Queen's Speech

The Queen's Speech - Employment law implications In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech

Employment Podcast - Queen's Speech

The Queen's Speech - Employment law implications In the fourth podcast of our new series David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss what's coming up for employment law as revealed in the Queen's Speech

Does TUPE apply to workers as well as employees?

David Hossack and Innes Clark - podcast 

Employment Law: Does TUPE apply to workers as well as employees?

David Hossack and Innes Clark - podcast 

Does TUPE apply to workers as well as employees?

In the third podcast in our series. David Hossack and Innes Clark look at an Employment Tribunal decision that turns the prevailing view on it's head as well as discussing the implications for employers

Employment Law: Does TUPE apply to workers as well as employees?

In the third podcast in our series. David Hossack and Innes Clark look at an Employment Tribunal decision that turns the prevailing view on it's head as well as discussing the implications for employers

2019 Election Manifestos on family friendly policies

For the second in our podcast series. Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about what the different political parties are promising in their 2019 Election Manifestos on family friendly policies and asks whether any of the proposals will really make a difference to parents and employers 

Right to privacy

In this first podcast in a new series, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss a very recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights which looked at whether employees' right to privacy was violated when their employer used covert video surveillance to address a serious issue of theft in the workplace. Where is the balance to be struck between an employer's right to protect its property and an employee's reasonable expectation of privacy at work?

Employment Law: Right to privacy

In this first podcast in a new series, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss a very recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights which looked at whether employees' right to privacy was violated when their employer used covert video surveillance to address a serious issue of theft in the workplace. Where is the balance to be struck between an employer's right to protect its property and an employee's reasonable expectation of privacy at work?

Trip

In this podcast we discuss tripping and slipping claims by the public on the public road on commercial and private property. When is a claim likely to be a sound claim?

Vicarious

In this podcast we discuss tripping and slipping claims by the public on the public road and on commercial and private property. When is a claim likely to be a sound claim?

Where employment and immigration law meet

In this podcast David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Pamela Macaulay discuss a recent case in which a vulnerable domestic worker from Malawi sought to enforce her employment rights. 

Mediation: Stuck in the Middle Podcast #3

David Hossack a partner and accredited mediator chats with Alun Thomas, Chair and Graham Boyack, Director of Scottish Mediation about Scottish Mediation's report "Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland" The report referenced can be found here

Stuck in the Middle Podcast #3

David Hossack a partner and accredited mediator chats with Alun Thomas, Chair and Graham Boyack, Director of Scottish Mediation about Scottish Mediation's report "Bringing Mediation into the Mainstream in Civil Justice in Scotland" The report referenced can be found here

How could a no deal Brexit affect future immigration?

David Hossack, Stuart McWilliams and Pamela Macaulay discuss the recent press reports that the UK is planning changes to the immigration system in the event of a no deal Brexit. These reports suggest free movement of persons will end on 31 October and a new, currently undefined, system will replace it. The team discuss what these reports mean and how they might affect individuals and employers.

The role of businesses in supporting, keeping and attracting EU citizens to their workforce.

What to do if you are an EU citizen and you have been in the UK for more than 5 years

What to do if you are an EU citizen and you have been in the UK for less than 5 years

Controversial changes proposed to medical negligence law in England

Personal Injury: Controversial changes proposed to medical negligence law in England

Issues relating to outdoor accidents

The Dos and Don'ts of making EU settlement applications

Our immigration law experts give an extensive description of the EU application process, who is it for  for and how it works.

Using Brexit downtime wisely - advice for employers

Fatal claims podcast

Members of our personal injury team David Hossack and Jim Herd talk about how the law determines which relatives can make claims for the death of a loved one.

Immigration Podcast #1

This week David and Pamela talk about Brexit because what else is there to talk about. 

Medical Negligence - how do I make a claim?

A new podcast exploring the law of medical negligence in Scotland. In this feature, our David Hossack and Derek Couper discuss the key considerations in pursuing a claim for damages against a doctor or healthcare provider. 

Mediation: Stuck in the Middle #2

David Hossack a partner and accredited mediator chats with Graham Boyack, director of Scottish Mediation about the Scottish Justice Committee's Report "I won't see you in court."

Stuck in the Middle #2

David Hossack a partner and accredited mediator chats with Graham Boyack, director of Scottish Mediation about the Scottish Justice Committee's Report "I won't see you in court."

Immigration: UK and US immigration law - what to expect

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams are joined by Olivia McLaren, a US immigration expert with McLaren Ltd. They discuss what we can expect to happen in both UK and US immigration law in the coming months and some of the practical challenges ahead.

Stuck in the Middle #1

"Stuck in the Middle" is a new podcast series that explores mediation in Scotland. In the first episode, we chat with Graham Boyack, director of Scottish Mediation about the role mediation plays in resolving conflict and the various ways in which mediation can be used outside of conflict resolution.

Mediation: Stuck in the Middle #1

"Stuck in the Middle" is a new podcast series that explores mediation in Scotland. In the first episode, we chat with Graham Boyack, director of Scottish Mediation about the role mediation plays in resolving conflict and the various ways in which mediation can be used outside of conflict resolution.

How Brexit will affect the right to work of EU nationals, and what steps employers should be taking now to help their staff through the registration process

David Hossack, Pamela Macaulay and Stuart McWilliams discuss how Brexit will affect the right to work of EU nationals, and what steps employers should be taking now to help their staff through the registration process.