Daniel Barnett

Employment Law Matters

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Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.

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Daniel Barnett

Episodes

S10 E12 - Director's duties, plus more on witness familiarisation 01.09.2025 35:29

This episode contains: Daniel Tatton-Brown KC discussing director's duties Zain Malek's 60 second top tip Michael Salter on witness familiarisation (part two) This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/po...

S10 E11 - Recruitment and witness familiarisation 25.08.2025 39:03

This episode contains: Eleena Misra discussing recruitment Nancy Prest's 60 second top tip Michael Salter on Witness Familiarisation (part one) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRO...

S10 E10 - Employment tribunal procedure, and more tricky redundancy issues 18.08.2025 39:10

This episode contains: Jude Shepherd discussing employment tribunal procedure Marc Jones' 60 second top tip David Reade on tricky redundancy issues (part two) This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcast...

S10 E09 - Setting goals, dismissing problem employees, and tricky redundancy issues 11.08.2025 40:22

This episode contains: Bob Regnerus discussing setting - or not setting - goals Daniel Barnett on dismissing problem employees David Reade on tricky redundancy Issues (part one) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarne...

S10 E08 - Constructive Dismissal, why we sabotage ourselves, and more GDPR 04.08.2025 40:57

This episode contains: Sean Jones KC discussing Constructive Dismissal Bob Regnerus on Why we Sabotage Ourselves Daniel Barnett on GDPR (part two) This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODU...

S10 E07 - More employee privacy & GDPR 28.07.2025 39:14

This episode contains: Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy 60 second top tip from Susi O'Brien Daniel Barnett on GDPR This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSH...

S10 E06 - Employee privacy, workplace burnout & resilience, and a day in the life of a trade union lawyer 21.07.2025 40:54

This episode contains: Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy (part 1) Dr Andrew Greenland on workplace burnout and resilience (part 2) Daniel Barnett discussing if an employer can restrict holiday from being taken during a fixed-term contract Shantha David on a day in the life of a trade union lawyer (part 2) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁...

SE10 E05 - Acas Early Conciliation, Workplace Burnout and Resilience (part 1), and A Day in the Life of a Trade Union Lawyer (part 1) 14.07.2025 38:33

This episode contains: Andrew Short KC discussing Acas early conciliation Dr Andrew Greenland on workplace burnout and resilience (part 1) Shantha David on a day in the life of a trade union lawyer (part 1) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask...

SE10 E04 - Grievances (part 2) and Criminal Record checks (part 2) 07.07.2025 39:48

This episode contains: Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 2) 60 second top tip by Pat McNamee Daniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 2) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question...

S10 E03 - Grievances (part1), Criminal Record Checks (part 1), Dealing with Employee theft and fraud, and Holiday Pay and Reducing Hours 30.06.2025 38:27

This episode contains: Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 1) Daniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 1) Daniel Barnett on dealing with employee theft and fraud Daniel Barnett on holiday pay and reducing Hours This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtub...

S10 E02 - Tricky Compensation Issues, What a Barristers' Clerk does (part 2) and Part Year Workers 23.06.2025 38:51

This episode contains: Gavin Mansfield KC on tricky compensation issues Daniel Barnett on part year workers 60 second top tip by Audrey Ludwig Nick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 2) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTu...

S10 E01 - Changing Terms & Conditions, What a Barristers' Clerk Does (part 1) and Victimisation 16.06.2025 40:11

This episode contains: Lydia Seymour discussing changing terms and conditions Nick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 1) Daniel Barnett on victimisation This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/po...

Bonus Episode: Employee Mental Health Issues - How to Help 24.04.2025 13:03

This bonus podcast episode, being an extract from an audio seminar produced for members of the HR Inner Circle , discusses how employers can help employees dealing with mental health issues. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join...

Bonus Episode: Neonatal Leave 04.04.2025 9:33

Neonatal leave in the UK is a new statutory right introduced under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 . It came into force on 6 April 2025. This bonus podcast episode is a short extract from a Q&A session for members of the HR Inner Circle , a few days before the new right came into force, when I explain the new law. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com ...

Replay - Top 5 SOSR dismissals 18.03.2025 12:48

This is a replay version of an episode originally published in July 2019. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. SOSR is like a classic car. It can work well but only in the right conditions. An employer must have a fair reason to dismiss an employee. When other avenues are exhausted, employers can sort to SOSR - which stands for ‘some other substantial reason’. Ra...

Bonus episode: Higgs v Farmor’s School 18.02.2025 8:13

The Court of Appeal has just handed down the important decision of Higgs v Farmor’s School, dealing with the circumstances when an employer can (or cannot) dismiss an employee for expressing gender critical views. I recorded a 45 minute discussion about the ramifications of this case for employers, exclusively for members of the HR Inner Circle . Here are the first few minutes of that recording...

Replay - Why Verbal Warnings Annoy me 18.02.2025 11:19

This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. What do you get when you record a verbal warning in writing? A paradox, that’s what! In this light-hearted episode, Daniel Barnett reveals the things that really annoy him, and shares the result of his Twitter Poll on who even uses them any more. 🎁 FREE...

S9E12 - Tribunal Bundles 14.01.2025 1:01:32

In this episode, I talk about putting together employment tribunal bundles with barrister Naomi Cunningham . This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . Naomi's article - https://www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2023/03/18/ten-easy-steps-to-the-perfect-hearing-bundle/ 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube ch...

S9E11 - Problem Employees 07.01.2025 29:57

In this episode, I read a chapter from my recent book 'Dismissing Problem Employees'. You can find out more about it at www.danielbarnett.com . This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES...

S9E10 - Answering your questions 17.12.2024 45:49

In this episode, I answer your HR and employment law questions. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 –...

S9E09 - Handling resignations 10.12.2024 24:39

In this episode, I share my top tips on how to handle employee resignations from an employer's point of view. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett...

S9E08 - TUPE 03.12.2024 37:55

In this episode, I discuss TUPE. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual...

S9E07 - How HR can build its business credibility 26.11.2024 54:52

In this episode, I discuss how HR can build its business credibility with David Millner , an experienced consulting practitioner. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRO...

S9E06 - Managing Career Breaks 19.11.2024 21:01

In this episode, I discuss managing career breaks. You'll learn: The benefits of offering career breaks in the workplace How to avoid discrimination when managing career breaks How to plan an employee's return from a career break This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com ...

S9E05 - Tenders 12.11.2024 39:22

In this episode, I interview Jason Cooney , the founder and director of TSAKS Consulting. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the...