Podcasts about hr professionals

Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassMinimum wage naming and shaming - NMW naming round 24 press release, DBIST and Fair Work Agency, 3 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/short-changing-staff-isnt-a-shortcut-to-success-nearly-660-employers-announced-as-failing-to-pay-the-minimum-wageKristensen v Portman Healthcare Ltd [2026] EAT 127 - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a993ef23b22fb169dc19148/Mr_B_Kristensen_v_Portman_Healthcare_Ltd__2026__EAT_127.pdf

Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassCode of Practice (Electronic and Workplace Balloting for Statutory Trade Union Ballots) Order 2026, SI 2026/880: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/880/madeElectronic and workplace balloting: code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practiceMake Work Pay: revised tipping code of practice (closes 11:59pm, 29 September 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practiceGeeks Ltd v Watts [2026] EWCA Civ 889 (ICLR): https://www.iclr.co.uk/document/2026006110/2026ewcaciv889_TNA/html

MasterClass tour 2026: www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassRevised tipping code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-revised-tipping-code-of-practiceGOV.UK, Electronic and workplace balloting: code of practice (in force 25 August 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practice

It's now just three weeks until the first Work in Progress session of my autumn MasterClass tour, in St Albans. Newcastle is completely sold out. Birmingham and Bristol sold out too, so we've secured bigger rooms in both venues, and even those are already over eighty percent full. Southampton and Edinburgh are filling up fast, and there's still plenty of room in Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester. I've also added a third London date, and if you can't make it to your nearest city, there's a live virtual MasterClass on 13 October. All the details are at danielbarnett.com/masterclassAway from work, this week I've seen Cats at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, which is far superior to the many disappointing productions you may have endured over the years, and certainly to the film. I also saw Death Note The Musical at the Barbican, based on the manga about a notebook dropped to earth by the gods, which gives the man who finds it the power to kill anyone whose name he writes in it. I loved it far more than I expected to. It's pretty much sold out, but I'd put money on a West End run within the next year or two.The Employment Rights Act UpdateThe biggest development this week concerns zero hours contracts, and I'll keep it short because the message is simple. On Wednesday, the Government added more than three hundred pages of new material to its zero hours consultation: options assessments on guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of shifts and short-notice cancellation payments, plus two research papers. The consultation closes at midnight on 25 August, ten days after I'm recording this. So if you want to influence the most operationally complicated part of the whole Act, this is your last chance. The detail that jumped out at me is confirmation that agency workers will get broadly the same rights as directly engaged staff. And here's what employers are most likely to get wrong: assuming this doesn't apply to them because they don't use zero hours contracts. The regime will catch low hours workers too, with the qualifying threshold anywhere between eight and forty-eight hours a week still up for grabs, and it reaches agency arrangements. If you use casual, bank or agency staff, audit those arrangements now, and get a consultation response in before the deadline.Second, the Fair Work Agency published its first delivery plan on Monday, covering 2026 to 2027. Nothing in it creates a new legal obligation, but it tells you where enforcement is heading. The Agency's first-year priorities include building its intelligence and data capability, and, according to early reports, developing digital compliance tools: a payslip explainer, a holiday pay calculator, and possibly a smartphone app letting workers check their payslips. National Minimum Wage officers transfer from HMRC into the Agency in April 2027, and holiday pay enforcement is expected to begin in 2027. Here's the practical point. The duty to keep six years of holiday records has been in force since April. When holiday pay enforcement starts, those records are the first thing an inspector will ask for, so if yours are patchy, fix that now rather than in 2027.And a quick diary note: from a week on Tuesday, 25 August, trade unions can run electronic and workplace ballots for statutory ballots, including industrial action ballots, where the relevant parties agree.On commentary, two pieces worth your time this week. Lewis Silkin's note on the Supreme Court's part-time workers decision, which we'll come to in a moment, makes the key practical point crisply: the battleground now shifts from causation to objective justification. And Personnel Today has a useful analysis of what the new zero hours options assessments mean for agency workers, and for the businesses that hire them.Employment Law Case of the WeekThis week it's Augustine v Data Cars in the Supreme Court. Mr Augustine was a part-time private hire driver averaging around thirty-five hours a week, while his chosen comparator worked full time, averaging over ninety. Data Cars charged every driver the same fixed weekly fee for access to its booking system, whatever their hours, so Mr Augustine paid more per hour to drive than his comparator did.The Supreme Court allowed his appeal, holding that a worker's part-time status need only be an effective cause of less favourable treatment; it does not have to be the sole cause. The Government deliberately chose not to copy the stricter wording of the European framework, which protected workers treated less favourably solely because they work part time, and it had the power to go further. The existence of other causes may be relevant to justification or to compensation, but it doesn't stop the right arising.My take: this is an important decision, because it's the Supreme Court settling years of conflicting authority. But it's a technical causation point, and for ninety percent of you listening, it will never make a practical difference. The lesson, if you do treat part-timers differently for any reason, is that your defence now lives or dies on objective justification.Zero hours consultation (documents added 12 August; closes 25 August 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-ending-one-sided-flexibility-reforms-of-zero-hours-and-similar-contractsFair Work Agency delivery plan 2026 to 2027 (published 10 August 2026, confirmed via DBT publications page): https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-business-innovation-science-and-tradeAugustine v Data Cars judgment: https://supremecourt.uk/uploads/uksc_2025_0122_judgment_f8eb0f1fbd.pdfLewis Silkin, “Supreme Court rules on part-time discrimination” (13 August): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/08/13/supreme-court-rules-on-part-time-discriminationPersonnel Today, “Agency workers' inclusion in zero hours reform adds to state of flux”: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/agency-workers-inclusion-in-zero-hours-reform-adds-to-state-of-flux/

India's employment law framework is undergoing a once-in-a-generation transformation. As four new Labour Codes reshape everything from wages and contract labour to leave and workplace grievances, employers are facing a host of new challenges and opportunities.  Robert Shore speaks to Trilegal partner Swarnima about the reforms, the rise in workplace complaints, and why UK HR professionals should be paying close attention. Read the transcript Resources India International guide Employment Rights Act 2025 Hub Webinar: Employment Rights Act 2025 - October harassment law changes

MasterClass booking: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassTimeline document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act/plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act-timeline-updateSlaughter and May, Employment Bulletin July 2026: https://www.slaughterandmay.com/insights/new-insights/employment-bulletin-july-2026/Lewis Silkin, “What's in the Employment Rights Act?” tracker (updated 10 July 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/07/10/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actGeeks Limited v Watts [2026] EWCA Civ 889: https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ewca/civ/2026/889

"Did someone drop the ball?" is the wrong question when an escalation slips through the cracks. The right question: "Did we design a system where the ball could be seen at all?" @StacieBairdHX on how automating the routine tickets erodes the instinct to spot the non-routine ones — HX Podcast Episode 2 out now.   Key data points: Klarna cut "hundreds" of support roles for AI, saw quality decline, began rehiring1 CEO admitted "prioritizing cost over experience"1 Salesforce cut support from ~9,000 to ~5,0002 CEO said AI handles about half of cases, meaning humans still do the other half2 Gartner projects 50% of companies that cut support for AI will rehire by 20273 Visier analysis of 2.4M workers: highest boomerang rate since 2018 (Visier, 2026)4 Footnotes Orgvue Survey, 2025 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 Forrester Research, Predictions 2026: The Future of Work ↩ ↩2 ↩3 Robert Half Survey, 2026 (via CNBC) ↩ ↩2 Careerminds Survey of 600 HR Professionals, 2026 ↩ ↩2 Harvard Business Review, Executive Survey, 2025 ↩ Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. AI-Attributed Layoffs, 2026 ↩ Stacie For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.

When "the AI can do 80% of the work" turns into "why are decisions taking longer six months later," you're caught in The AI Headcount Trap. @StacieBairdHX unpacks the 55% regret rate, the 101,000 layoffs, and the question every CEO needs to be asking on HX Podcast Episode 1.   Key data points: 39% of business leaders made employees redundant due to AI (Orgvue, 2025)1 Of that group, 55% later said the decision was wrong (Orgvue, 2025)1 55% of employers regret AI-driven layoffs (Forrester Research, 2026)2 32% of US hiring managers cut roles for AI, then rehired for the same position (Robert Half, 2026)3 52% of companies that cut for AI were rehiring within 6 months (Careerminds, 2026)4 600+ executives admitted most AI-driven layoffs were for future capability, not current performance (Harvard Business Review, 2025)5 101,743 layoffs attributed to AI, Jan-Jun 2026 (Challenger, Gray & Christmas, 2026)6 Footnotes Orgvue Survey, 2025 ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 Forrester Research, Predictions 2026: The Future of Work ↩ ↩2 ↩3 Robert Half Survey, 2026 (via CNBC) ↩ ↩2 Careerminds Survey of 600 HR Professionals, 2026 ↩ ↩2 Harvard Business Review, Executive Survey, 2025 ↩ Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. AI-Attributed Layoffs, 2026 ↩ Stacie For more episodes, visit StacieBaird.com.

On Your Agenda, Hongbin Jeong unpacks a listener's workplace dilemma that's sparked plenty of debate. An employee at a Singapore startup says her HR, operations and marketing role slowly turned into housekeeping too, from scrubbing office floors to being blamed for a dirty milk frother on her day off. Was this simply startup culture, or did she become the default person for every task no one else wanted? We discuss invisible labour, workplace respect, and where employers should draw the line. Have you ever felt taken for granted at work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Barnett's Employment Law MasterClass - https://www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass SI 2026/756, Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) (Required Information) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/contents/made (commencement confirmed at reg 1: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/regulation/1/made)SI 2026/758, Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/758/contents/made (transitional rules: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/758/note/made)SI 2026/759, Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/759/contents/madeAccess Code of Practice consultation page: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-draft-code-of-practice-on-trade-union-right-of-accessDLA Piper, “Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change - Government publishes responses to consultations on trade union access rights and recognition procedure”: https://knowledge.dlapiper.com/dlapiperknowledge/globalemploymentlatestdevelopments/2026/employment-rights-act-preparing-for-change-government-publishes-responses-to-consultations-on-trade-union-access-rights-and-recognition-procedureNorton Rose Fulbright, Global Workplace Insider, “Trade Unions' Right of Access to Workplaces: Government Consultation Response and Draft Legislation”: https://www.globalworkplaceinsider.com/2026/07/trade-unions-right-of-access-to-workplaces-government-consultation-response-and-draft-legislation/Darren Newman, Range of Reasonable Responses: https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/

Written Ministerial Statement HCWS158, “Implementing the Employment Rights Act: June 2026 Update”, 30 June 2026: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/106462/Pdf?subType=StandardConsultation: Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement (opened 30 June 2026, closes 22 September 2026): gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-holiday-pay-compliance-and-enforcementGovernment response: Make Work Pay: strengthening the law on tipping (published 29 June 2026): gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-strengthening-the-law-on-tippingDraft revised Code of Practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips: gov.uk/government/publications/distributing-tips-fairly-revised-statutory-code-of-practiceDraft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026: legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348282832Young v Royal Mail Group Ltd [2026] EAT 93 (HHJ Beard, handed down 29 June 2026): assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a423d1a5b6406df58c13f13/Mr_M_Young_v_Royal_Mail_Group_Ltd__2026__EAT_93.pdf

A certified coach and yoga teacher, Carmen brings a deeply human lens to people leadership at Crowell & Moring, a global law firm. Carmen shares how her work is addressing significant mental health risks in the legal profession, providing examples such as Unplug Time: 40 paid timecoded hours for employees to fully disconnect and reset. Carmen sees AI as something that should amplify humanity, not replace it. Fresh from the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) conference in the US, attended by 26,000 HR professionals, Carmen reflects on three emerging themes: building trust and safety to experiment with AI, ensuring responsible and ethical AI use, and the rise of trust as a measurable business priority.  An immigrant from Venezuela, belonging is a defining thread in Carmen's leadership, expressed through initiatives such as STEP, the Staff Talent Empowerment Programme, which pairs high-potential business professionals with sponsorship and development opportunities to help unlock careers that might otherwise go unseen. For Carmen, the focus is always on preserving the humanity in how people work and lead, making space for vulnerability, empathy, dignity and connection, and allowing people to show up as they are, without masking or armour.  How HR Leaders Change the World Live! 11th November 2026 – London Book your early bird ticket now! Join the annual gathering of bold, forward-thinking HR leaders who believe people strategy can shape the future of business - and the world beyond. Bringing together Chief People Officers and HR decision-makers, the conference features powerful keynote speakers, candid conversations and practical insights from leaders who are proving that commercial performance and positive impact go hand in hand. This isn't theory. It's real-world leadership stories, from organisations embedding sustainability into people strategy to those designing human-centred culture in the age of AI.  Building on the success of the How HR Leaders Change the World podcast, the conference inspires every HR Professional to see themselves as an HR Changemaker, equipped with ideas, confidence and community to lead differently. It's energising. It's practical. And it's a reminder that HR holds extraordinary influence. If you care about the future of work, and the role you play in shaping it, this is your room. Early Bird Ticket: How HR Leaders Change the World - Live! 2026     Are you looking for your next great read that inspires you and helps your work?   Our book of the month for June is Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking, by Matthew Syed. We're all navigating more complexity than ever right now. AI, shifting workplace expectations, doing more with less, and still making work feel human.  Rebel Ideas by Matthew Syed provides a resource for how. His argument: the teams who solve the hardest problems aren't the ones full of the best individual thinkers, they're the ones who think differently from each other. A brilliant book on why diversity of thought helps us solve complex problems. Head to UpliftingPeople.com to grab your copy, and we hope you enjoy this month's Uplifting Book.  

Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/18/contentsICO guidance, How to deal with data protection complaints: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/how-to-deal-with-data-protection-complaints/Travers Smith, Get ready for the new data protection complaints handling rules: https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/get-ready-for-the-new-data-protection-complaints-handling-rules/Littler, UK Data Protection Update, the new “Right to Complain”: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/uk-data-protection-update-new-right-complainDraft Regulations on electronic and workplace balloting: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348284584/contentsMasterClass:Autumn 2026 Masterclass tour: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassAutumn 2026 MasterClass £50 preview tickets: https://guestli.st/818653

Tribunal Statistics Quarterly, January to March 2026 (MoJ, 11 June 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026Darren Newman, “Is the government serious about guaranteed hours?” (Range of Reasonable Responses, 2 June 2026): https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2026/06/02/is-the-government-serious-about-guaranteed-hours/Employment Law Masterclass 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclass

The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-05-12/national-disgrace-workers-taking-bosses-to-court-forced-to-wait-until-2030Personnel Today, “Employers respond to King's Speech 2026” https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/kings-speech-employers-respond-cipd-cbi-commentary/REC response to the King's Speech 2026 https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-and-campaigns/government-and-campaigns/rec-responds-kings-speech-2026-government-must-step-gas-realise-growth-agendaPersonnel Today, “Prison officers warn of ‘grotesque' lawsuit for right to strike” (Rob Moss, 12 May 2026): https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/prison-officers-warn-of-grotesque-lawsuit-for-right-to-strike/Travers Smith, “Employment Update May 2026” (15 May 2026): https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/employment-update-may-2026/Womble Bond Dickinson, “What's new in employment law: May 2026": https://www.womblebonddickinson.com/uk/insights/articles-and-briefings/whats-new-employment-law-may-2026Clifton Diocese v Parker [2026] EAT 68, judgment PDF: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a01a7f82a6137e93226b945/Clifton_Diocese_v_Miss_Janet_Parker__2026__EAT_68.pdf

What happens when an HR professional finds themselves on the other side of redundancy?   In this episode of The Business of Healthcare Podcast, Tara is joined by Sarah Boxall, HR and recruitment professional with more than 20 years of experience across the private sector, local government, higher education, and the NHS.   Sarah offers a unique perspective on navigating organisational change, career uncertainty, and the realities of looking for work during a period of significant transformation across the health and care system. Sarah shares practical advice for anyone facing change, considering their next career move, or supporting others through workforce transitions.   In this episode, Sarah discusses: What redundancy feels like from the employee perspective, even when the process is handled well The emotional reality of delivering difficult news as an HR professional Why uncertainty can be more challenging than change itself How to approach job searching during periods of organisational disruption The importance of maintaining an up-to-date CV Understanding the "hidden job market" and where opportunities are often found Using LinkedIn effectively to build connections and discover new roles Identifying your non-negotiables when considering your next career move Managing mindset, resilience, and confidence during periods of career transition Why flexibility, purpose, and job satisfaction matter as much as salary   This is an honest and practical conversation for anyone navigating workforce change, supporting colleagues through uncertainty, or considering what comes next in their own career.   Find Sarah on LinkedIn here.

Masterclass tour 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassHR Inner Circle: https://danielbarnett.com/hr-inner-circle/Misuse of NDAs consultation (closes 8 July 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-misuse-of-non-disclosure-agreements-ndasLewis Silkin, Government consults on collective redundancy thresholds: https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/02/27/government-consults-on-collective-redundancy-thresholdsMishcon de Reya, Employment Rights Act Hub: https://www.mishcon.com/employment-rights-act-hubTarbuc v Martello Piling Ltd [2026] EAT 58 https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/mr-l-tarbuc-v-martello-piling-ltd-2026-eat-58

HushLoudly host Jeri Bingham, EdD, chats with two HR executives Gina Flaig and Turiya Gray about everything from talent acquisition to how candidates can show up for interviews and in their new roles by leaning into their personality traits and strengths. Learn more about Gina and Turiya at https://hrunconfidential.com/. Listen to their podcast, HR unCONFIDENTIAL, and follow them […]

Daniel's MasterClass Tour (Autumn 2026): www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassFair Work Agency contact page (helpline update, 22 May 2026): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-fair-work-agencyWork and Pensions Committee Disability at Work proposal — People Management, 22 May 2026: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1959113/employers-face-two-week-deadline-disabled-workers-adjustment-requestsFit notes pilot scheme — Personnel Today, 20 May 2026: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/government-to-pilot-new-approach-to-fix-broken-fit-note-system/EHRC services code laid before Parliament — Personnel Today, 21 May 2026: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/ehrc-updated-code-of-practice-laid-before-parliament/

Calculating severance pay in Canada requires understanding the difference between statutory minimums and common law reasonable notice. In this episode, employment lawyer Brady Farmer explains how age, position, and length of service determine what an employee is truly owed. Key Takeaways: - The difference between the "floor" of statutory law and the "ceiling" of common law. - Why the "one month per year" rule is actually a myth. - How the duty to mitigate can lower an employer's total payout. - The stark contrast between Canadian notice requirements and US "at-will" employment. 00:00 Defining statutory vs common law severance 02:13 How common law fills legislative gaps 03:15 Debunking the one month per year myth 03:56 Four factors for determining notice periods 05:54 Understanding the employee duty to mitigate 08:23 Strategies to encourage employee mitigation 11:13 Are termination clauses actually enforceable? 17:42 Why releases require extra consideration 19:04 Anatomy of a proper termination letter 23:41 Canada vs US employment law differences **Find Brady Farmer** Website: https://www.matthewsdinsdale.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-farmer- **Find Andrea (me)** Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

Kirsten Moorefield, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder at Cloverleaf, Sarika Lamont, CPO at Vidyard, and Sarah Royer, Sr. Manager of People Ops at Nirvana Insurance, joined us on The Modern People Leader for a live discussion on AI coaching. We talked about what AI coaching actually means today, building these tools in-house versus buying, and why career growth will never be a perfect checklist.----  Sponsor Links:

Lewis Silkin “How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 impact M&A?” https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/05/07/how-will-the-employment-rights-act-2025-impact-maLinklaters “New rules on the way for NDAs relating to discrimination and harassment”  https://www.linklaters.com/insights/blogs/employmentlinks/2026/april/new-rules-on-the-way-for-ndas-relating-to-discrimination-and-harassment

In part two of the four-part layoff series, Traci addresses what often goes unspoken in layoff conversations: the toll on the HR professionals managing them, and how to take care of yourself while taking care of everyone else. What We Cover:— The grief HR professionals carry that nobody talks about— Numbness as a warning sign, not a badge of honor— How to structure your day when the conversations are relentless— The end-of-day ritual that actually creates separation— Where to find HR peer support when you need people who get it— What survivors are feeling after the dust settles— Rebuilding morale without forcing itConnect with Traci here:https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Tribunal User Group Meeting Minutes: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/tribunals/employment-tribunal/employment-tribunal-england-wales/national-user-group/Lewis Silkin, Employment Rights Act timeline: https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/04/15/employment-rights-act-timelineCollyer Bristow, Key Changes in Force from 6 April 2026: https://collyerbristow.com/shorter-reads/employment-rights-act-2025-key-changes-in-force-from-6-april-2026-a-practical-summary-for-employers/Mishcon de Reya, Adam Turner quoted in Personnel Today, Five ways to get ready for April law changes: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/april-employment-law-changes/

Join Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Act Update Service www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactBackhouse Jones, “Trade Union Workplace Access Code consultation now open” (9 April 2026):https://backhousejones.co.uk/trade-union-workplace-access-code-consultation-now-open-have-your-say/Lewis Silkin, “What's in the Employment Rights Act?” (updated March 2026):https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/03/11/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actMishcon de Reya ERA Hub:https://www.mishcon.com/employment-rights-act-hub

Law firm articles:- Baker McKenzie, “United Kingdom: April 2026 Increases to Statutory Payments and New Rights”: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/04/united-kingdom-april-2026-increases-to-statutory-payments-and-new-rights- Bird & Bird, “UK Employment Rights Act 2025: What's new from April 2026": https://www.twobirds.com/en/insights/2026/uk/uk-employment-rights-act-2025--whats-new-from-april-2026- Lewis Silkin, “In the middle of implementing collective redundancies? Beware of ambiguity over which penalties might apply”: https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/03/25/in-the-middle-of-implementing-collective-redundancies-beware-of-ambiguity-over-which-penalties- DLA Piper, “Employment Rights Act: Preparing for change: April changes coming into force”: https://knowledge.dlapiper.com/dlapiperknowledge/globalemploymentlatestdevelopments/2026/employment-rights-act-preparing-for-change-april-changes-coming-into-forceCase:Kankanalapalli v Loesche Energy Systems Ltd [2026] EAT 49

Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Act Service: https://www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactSI 2026/323 — ERA 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/323/contents/madeLewis Silkin ERA 2025 tracker (updated 24 March 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/03/24/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actBaker McKenzie ERA 2025 Summary and Next Steps (March 2026): https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/03/united-kingdom-employment-rights-act-2025-summary-and-next-steps

ERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactThis Week's TopicsEmployment tribunal compensation limits increase – The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026 raises the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal from £118,223 to £123,543 and the weekly pay limit from £719 to £751, effective 6 April 20266 April 2026 changes countdown – Protective award doubling, day-one paternity and parental leave, SSP reform, sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure, voluntary equality action plans, and Fair Work Agency launch on 7 AprilConsultation deadlines approaching – Fire and rehire, recognition code/e-balloting, and tipping (1 April); industrial action detriments (23 April); flexible working (30 April); agency work framework (1 May); collective redundancy threshold (21 May)Third-party harassment – Extract from our ERA Update Service session with Darren Newman on the practical impact of third-party harassment provisionsLaw firm articles:Mishcon de Reya — “The full treatment: employment law reform and its impact on the beauty and wellness sectors”: https://www.mishcon.com/news/the-full-treatment-employment-law-reform-and-its-impact-on-the-beauty-and-wellness-sectorsLewis Silkin — “What's in the Employment Rights Act?“: https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/03/11/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actDLA Piper — “New harassment measures expand protections for employees”: https://knowledge.dlapiper.com/dlapiperknowledge/globalemploymentlatestdevelopments/2026/new-harassment-measures-expand-protections-for-employees

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Key Links:ERA 2025 Revenue Toolkit: https://toolkit.danielbarnett.comERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactHR Inner Circle: www.hrinnercircle.co.ukGovernment sources:FWA Investigatory Powers SI debate (10 March 2026): https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/debate/2026-03-10/commons/general-committees/draft-employment-rights-act-2025-investigatory-powers-consequential-amendments-regulations-2026Consultation — trade union duties and activities (closes 17 March 2026): https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025Law firm commentary:Lewis Silkin — “New government guidance on equality action plans published” (13 March 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/03/13/new-government-guidance-on-equality-actions-plans-publishedMishcon de Reya — ERA 2025 video briefing, Will Winch (12 March 2026): https://www.mishcon.com/news/tv/employment-rights-act

Gender pay gap and menopause action plans announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-landmark-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plans-to-help-women-thrive-at-workEmployer guidance (creating action plans): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employersERA 2025 factsheets (updated 3 March 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-rights-bill-factsheetsOpen consultations:Acas — trade union duties and activities (closes 17 March 2026): https://www.acas.org.uk/employment-rights-act-2025Collective redundancy threshold, fire and rehire, e-balloting, flexible working, tipping — via: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/make-work-payLaw firm articles:DLA Piper — gender pay gap and menopause guidance: https://knowledge.dlapiper.com/dlapiperknowledge/globalemploymentlatestdevelopments/2026/government-launches-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-reformsBaker McKenzie — ERA 2025 Summary and Next Steps: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/03/united-kingdom-employment-rights-act-2025-summary-and-next-stepsCase of the week: https://www.bailii.org/uk/cases/UKEAT/2026/36.html

The government published two new ERA 2025 consultations this week. The first - and most significant - seeks views on a new organisation-wide threshold for collective redundancy consultation, with proposed trigger points ranging from 250 to 1,000 redundancies depending on the method chosen. The second consults on protecting workers from detriment for taking part in industrial action.ConsultationsCollective redundancy threshold consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-threshold-for-triggering-collective-redundancy-obligationsIndustrial action detriment protection consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-protection-from-detriments-for-taking-industrial-actionLaw firm articles:Moore Barlow - Employment Rights Act 2025 Timeline - https://www.moorebarlow.com/blog/employment-rights-act-era-2025-timeline/CIPD - UK employment law changes in February 2026 - https://www.cipd.org/uk/views-and-insights/thought-leadership/insight/employment-law-changes-february-2026/Osborne Clarke - https://www.osborneclarke.com/

A weekly update on what's happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.Got a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025? Ask Daniel here - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion

A weekly update on what's happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.Got a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025? Ask Daniel here - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion

A weekly update on what's happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.

As economic instability continues to confound politicians across the spectrum, the UK labour market remains fragile. With more young people than ever before not in education, employment or training (NEET) and the ever-present threat of AI-induced job losses, internal communicators must find novel ways to marry the delivery of key organisational information with the concerns of increasingly stressed and anxious workforces. In this episode, Neil Carberry shares his latest reflections on the current and emergent state of the UK labour market, offering insights for the internal communication professionals as they consider their priorities for 2026.   About Neil Carberry OBE, Chief Executive, REC Neil Carberry was appointed as Chief Executive of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation in June 2018.  He began his career in recruitment in 1999, before doing a post-graduate degree in Human Resources at the London School of Economics and specialising in employment relations. Joining the CBI in 2004, he led the CBI's work on the labour market, skills, energy and infrastructure. Neil spent a decade as a member of the council of the conciliation service ACAS and two terms as member of the Low Pay Commission, which recommends UK minimum wages. He was appointed an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours List of 2025. Neil is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, a Fellow of the RSA and a member of the Company of HR Professionals. A seven-time nominee to the SIA staffing100 in Europe, Neil is also on the board and exec of the World Employment Confederation and of a Multi-Academy Trust in England. Neil is an RFU-qualified rugby referee and coach and is one of the 8000 co-owners who made Heart of Midlothian the UK's biggest fan-owned football club.   Find Neil on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-carberry-obe-95948938/ REC: https://www.rec.uk.com/

In this episode, Daniel Barnett considers the impact for employers and lawyers on the proposed removal of the cap for the unfair dismissal compensatory award.Important: this episode was recorded before the government's amendments were considered by the House of Lords, so the content may become out of date if the House of Lords rejects the Commons' amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.

Ready to break free from program fatigue and culture initiatives that fizzle out fast? Nikki sits down with Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, as she shares why so many culture efforts flop and how HR professionals can finally make the shift from being stuck in a silo to leading true transformation. They dive into the game-changing A.T.L.A.S. framework. Think executive activation, trust, leadership development, people data, and killer systems all designed to drive results and get your team rowing in the same direction. If you're an HR leader who's done with the fluff and ready for a proven system that sticks, this convo is your new playbook

If you're in HR and deal with payroll - or just need to work closely with them - getting this wrong can damage your career. Steven Van Alstine from the National Payroll Institute walks us through what HR professionals need to understand about payroll to avoid costly mistakes. And to be more effective in that critical relationship!We cover what payroll actually does beyond "paying people," the critical information you need to provide for new hires and employee changes, and why payroll professionals can seem so inflexible. Steven explains the real compliance risks, the staggering financial responsibility payroll carries, and what can happen if things go wrong.You'll learn why manual payroll runs are not ideal, the difference between payroll dates and processing deadlines, and how to build a partnership with payroll that benefits everyone. Whether you're responsible for payroll yourself or just need to understand how it works, this episode will help you avoid the mistakes that damage employee trust and put your organization at compliance risk.Key topics:What payroll professionals actually do and why it mattersCritical information needed for new hires, changes, and terminationsWhy payroll seems inflexible and how to work with those constraintsThe real financial and legal risks of payroll mistakesBest practices for HR-payroll collaborationGuest: Steven Van Alstine, VP of Professional Standards and Education, National Payroll InstituteResources: National Payroll Institute at payroll.ca, Learning Payroll courses for HR professionalsAnd this episode was requested by a listener! Let me know what other HR topics you'd like covered.Find me, Andrea Adams on Linkedin or my Website https://thehrhub.ca

In this bonus episode, I discuss the grey areas between law and fairness in the world of HR and employment law.

In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber Associate General Counsel Matthew Roberts, CalChamber Senior Employment Law Counsel Erika Barbara and CalChamber Employment Law Subject Matter Expert Vanessa Greene discuss top tips for newer human resources (HR) professionals, which even seasoned professionals may find insightful.  

In this episode, I discuss the impact of AI in HR. 

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Over the summer, the Senate and House passed President Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, enacting sweeping changes across all facets of the country, including substantial increases in funding for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, changes to AI policy, and many other facets that have cause anxieties among both employees and employers to skyrocket. Today, we're joined by Amanda Czepiel (SEE-pea-ill), HR legal expert at Brightmine, to discuss the three critical areas HR leaders can't afford to overlook regarding the passing of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Okay, maybe you just started a job (or you're still looking for one), so it might be a little early to ask this question. But it's never too early to be thoughtful about fit and about the skills you're developing at work; whether or not a position feels like your "forever job".This week, InterVarsity Alumna and HR Professional, Kaitlynn Steele, helps us consider our work, teaches us some practical skills for assessing fit, and helps us normalize that reality that at one time or another, everyone asks the big question, "Should I Quit My Job?"RELATED EPISODESE82: Can I Put InterVarsity on My Resume? (Apple, Spotify)E183: Where Should I Live? (Apple, Spotify, YouTube)STAY IN TOUCHSocials: @afterivpodVisit our Website ★ Support this podcast ★

Ready to break free from program fatigue and culture initiatives that fizzle out fast? Nikki sits down with Heather Haas, CEO of Advisa, as she shares why so many culture efforts flop and how HR professionals can finally make the shift from being stuck in a silo to leading true transformation. They dive into the game-changing A.T.L.A.S. framework—think executive activation, trust, leadership development, people data, and killer systems—all designed to drive results and get your team rowing in the same direction. If you're an HR leader who's done with the fluff and ready for a proven system that sticks, this convo is your new playbook