Employment Talk

The goverment has tabled a number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill since our last podcast. These will affect collective redundancies and Statutory Sick Pay, and introduce the Fair Work Agency to help employees enforce their rights. Our podcast outlines the changes you need to be aware of.The second part of this month's episode looks at injury to feelings awards. What are they? How does a tribunal assess how much to award? Does a claimant need medical evidence to support their claims? We answer these questions, and more.

News stories have circulated suggesting the PM is under pressure to “tear up” the new Employment Bill. That's unlikely to happen, but we may see some changes, further consultations, and secondary legislation.Our latest podcast provides an update on these changes, and looks into the three new rights created by that Bill that will affect workers on low-hours or zero-hours contracts.

What does the new Employment Bill tell us about zero-hour contracts?In our latest podcast, our experts discuss the so-called ban on zero-hour contracts, the new rights for zero-hour workers and the right to be guaranteed hours.Listen now.

What are the changes to dismissals under the new Employment Rights Bill?From proposed changes to collective redundancy, to fire and re-hire, our experts discuss the outlook for dismissals following October's Employment Rights Bill.

The Labour government presented their much-anticipated Employment Bill on Thursday 10 October, bringing lots of changes in the future of employment law. In particularly, unfair dismissal. Our experts, Elaine Huttley and Joanna Moseley, explore the details from when employees can bring an unfair dismissal claim, length of probationary periods, when the changes are expected to come into force, and more.

There's been a lot of talk in the press recently about what an employer can legally do to terminate an employee's contract of employment where they have been charged with, or have pleaded guilty to, a criminal offence. This has come to the fore following the UK riots, with the PM saying that the perpetrators will feel the "full force of the law." In this episode, Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss what employers should consider if they have a staff member who has been charged with a criminal offence, avoiding unfair dismissal claims, frustrated contracts, and more.

Are you aware of the new duty that employers have to prevent their staff from sexual harassment in the workplace?On 26 October, the new duty comes into force which requires employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassments and any who are in breach of duty may have to pay additional compensation of up to 25%. Our latest employment podcast covers the new draft guidance, what reasonable steps must be taken, what powers the Equality and Human Rights commission have, and more.

Do you know your rights when faced with changing terms and conditions?Last year the government launched a new statutory code of practice which stated it was going to raise compensation by up to 25%. However, following the suspension of Parliament in the lead up to the General Election this hasn't been put in place.In our latest employment podcast, our experts discuss why business change their terms and conditions, how an employer should implement this, how the next government can impact this, and more.

After a poor turnout for the Conservatives at the local elections, polls are indicating that Labour will form the next government.Labour has said that it will publish an Employment Bill within its first 100 days in government. In our latest podcast our experts map out what this might mean for business.

Do you know your rights when faced with redundancy?From recent headlines of job losses at Ted Baker and The Metro Bank, our latest employment podcast provides essential advice on redundancies.Our experts Elaine Huttley and Jo Moseley discuss the complexities and the best practice when an employer/employee is faced with termination of a contract.

What are the benefits of flexible working, and what do employers have to consider? In our latest podcast, employment experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss everything you need to know about flexible working and how your teams can do it effectively.

Can an employer ask women to use the men's bathroom or an accessible toilet if they don't have dedicated female facilities? In our latest employment podcast, experts Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss the legal position about providing staff toilets in the workplace, and the issues surrounding toilet breaks.

With the government trying to legislate for more inclusive working practices, there's plenty of change expected to employment law this year. In our latest podcast, employment experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley break down all you need to know to plan for the next twelve months.

What are your thoughts on swearing in the workplace? Do you think we've become more tolerant of it as a society?In our latest employment podcast, our experts Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss the legal context around swearing in the workplace and potential discrimination issues, alongside practical tips for employers.

In a 2020 YouGov survey, how many people said they'd met their current partner at work? Should employers implement policies to regulate relationships in the workplace or ban them altogether?From the legal issues of workplace relationships to what you should include in a policy, and practical advice on how to deal with relationships between managers and the people they supervise, our employment experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes cover everything you need to know.

In our latest employment law podcast, our experts Jo Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the general principles of performance management, what reasonableness looks like in the context of unfair dismissal claims, why you need to make adjustments to the process if an employee is disabled, and more.

In 2016, the government published a report with the Equality and Human Rights Commission which revealed that 11% of mothers had lost their jobs because they'd been dismissed by their employers or been treated so unfairly that they felt they had to leave.Maternity discrimination in the workplace is still an issue. In our latest podcast, our employment experts provide practical examples of recent cases and explain the laws in place to support women.

Last time, we discussed the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill, which was making its way through the House of Lords. But there's been some significant changes over the last couple of weeks. Join Jo and Glenn as they address these and outline what you need to do to prepare.

Before 2008, there was no specific legislation which protected employees from third-party harassment. But the law in this area has changed significantly over the last 10 years. Our employment experts discuss claims employees can bring, what the new Worker Protection Bill says about third party harassment, and more.

A number of high-profile sexual harassment cases have hit the headlines over recent weeks. In our latest employment law podcast, our experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the concerning number of sexual harassment cases, the legislation currently going through Parliament, the cost of employers not taking action, and more.

In our latest employment podcast, our host Joanne Moseley sat down with Partner, Charlotte Rees-John and Senior Associate and co-chair of our IMEqual network group, Chris Hurlston. To celebrate Pride Month, they discuss LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace, the lessons you can take from conflicting beliefs cases, our IMEqual network group, and more.

What changes to employment law has the government announced? And how will they impact employers? In our latest podcast, our employment experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, Working Time Regulations, rolled up holiday pay, TUPE, and more.

In our latest podcast, our experts discuss the controversy over Gary Lineker's tweet and the legal issues employers should consider before taking action against a member of staff who says something they don't agree with on social media.

If an employee says they intend to resign in the near future, does that count as a resignation? Is a resignation effective if it's given verbally?In our latest episode, host Jo Moseley and employment expert Glenn Hayes discuss the legal principles around resigning and some of the mistakes employers make.

What do we mean when we talk about the four-day working week trial? How many hours do employees on the trial work compared to their normal hours? And do they receive the same pay? In our latest episode, our host Joanne Moseley is joined by a guest colleague, Elaine Huttley to discuss the positive benefits of the four-day working week, the legal issues employers need to consider before starting a trial, and more.

How can you make sure you're hiring a good fit for the job? Why is it important to get the contract right? In our latest episode, our experts discuss probationary periods, giving notice to dismiss an employee, changing work arrangements, and more.

What's the main risk for employers when deciding what to say in a job advert? Why do they need to be careful about the overall impression it gives? In our latest episode, our employment experts look at the legal issues that could arise from job adverts, alongside some practical examples from recent cases.

According to the NHS, 1-in-5 of the UK population are disabled and 80% of these people have a hidden disability. How are employers expected to know an employee has a disability if they haven't disclosed it due to fears of discrimination? And what are their legal responsibilities? Our employment experts answer these questions, and more, in this latest episode.

What issues do employers have to consider when managing ill-health, particularly long-term conditions?In our latest podcast, our employment experts cover the legal definition of disability, reasonable adjustments, sick pay, long-COVID, and more.

Our employment experts discuss the Women and Equalities Committee's suggestions for helping menopausal women thrive at work, which were recently rejected by the government.What recommendations were put forward by the committee? And why did the government reject them?

What investigations does an employer have to undertake when they suspect someone of misconduct, or someone has raised a grievance? And who should carry out the investigation?In our latest episode, our experts discuss investigations, standard of proof, how employers can establish facts in situations where it's one person's word against another, and more.

Do you know when the right to ask to work flexibly first came into force?In our latest episode, our experts look at how legislation around flexible working has transformed since 2003, focusing on the four key changes the government has recently announced.

Can employers refuse to recruit someone because they have visible tattoos or piercings?In this podcast, our employment experts explore attitudes towards tattoos, piercings, and hairstyles and how these have changed overtime. They also discuss the protection the Equality Act 2010 provides against discrimination.

The new Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill started life as a Private Members' Bill, but it's now being backed by the government and is likely to become law. Will this actually happen and how will this protect new parents?Our experts discuss the proposed changes, the criticisms, when the bill will come into force, and more.

In this episode, our employment law experts Glenn Hayes and Jo Moseley discuss the meaning of quiet quitting and how widespread this issue is. They also explore the different ways employers can keep their staff motivated.

With Acas releasing new guidance on suspending employees, what legal issues do you need to be aware of before suspending someone?In our latest episode, we look at how employers should go about dismissing an employee, how long they should be suspended for, and if they should be paid.

We cover the sweeping changes being made to employment law through the government's new Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill. From the difficulty recruiting good candidates to holiday pay, we shed light on the potential impacts of getting rid of all EU law by the end of 2023.Our expert guests also discuss the cost of living pressures and whether this is likely to impact National Minimum Wage rates.

How do you work out holiday pay for people who don't work for the whole year? Can you use the 12.07% figure to calculate holiday entitlement? With the latest Supreme Court ruling, holiday pay has dominated discussions. We explain what this means for you.