Employment Talk

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts explore the latest developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025 affecting working parents and carers, and what they could mean for employers in practice. With proposals including a new, wider right to bereavement leave, potential reforms to carer’s leave, and significantly strengthened protections against dismissal for pregnant employees and those...

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts unpack a major change many employers may have missed: the new trade union right of access under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Scheduled to come into force in October 2026, it allows independent trade unions to seek a statutory access agreement so they can meet workers to recruit members, provide representation and support, and facilitate collective b...

Holiday pay rules are changing – and getting them wrong can be costly. In this episode, our employment law experts unpack the latest reforms, explain what’s changed, and outline the risks employers can’t afford to ignore. We cover record‑keeping, pay calculations, and what employers need to do now to stay compliant.

April’s Employment Rights Act changes are almost here. In this episode, our hosts explain day-one Statutory Sick Pay, sexual harassment disclosures under whistleblowing law, and what the Fair Work Agency could mean for employers. Listen now to get ahead of the changes you need to know about.

We're back for 2026! In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts break down the biggest shake‑up to employment law in years, as the new Employment Rights Act finally comes into force. They explore what the shift to a six‑month qualifying period really means for employers, why probationary periods now matter more than ever, and the surprise removal of the cap on unfair dismissal compensation.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts dive into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence at work, exploring the real-life challenges employers face when staff use AI in sometimes problematic ways. From queries returning factually incorrect information to its impact on litigation claims and the risk of confidential data leaks, the episode uses practical examples and legal insights...

According to our research, there’s been a 750% increase in ADHD-related employment claims since 2020. This latest episode of Employment Talk delves into a topic that’s increasingly important for employers and employees alike: neurodiversity in the workplace. Join our experts as they clarify what’s meant by “neurodiversity” in the workplace, consider the conditions that fall under the autistic umbr...

This latest episode of Employment Talk delves back into the upcoming Employment Rights Bill to focus on what it means for trade unions and industrial relations in the UK. From union access rights and digital ballots to the evolving role of representation in the workplace, our hosts explore what's being repealed, what's being introduced, what's still up for debate, and the challenges employers and...

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts unpack the government’s proposed ban on NDAs in workplace harassment and discrimination cases. What is an NDA in the context of employment law? What exactly is changing? And will this empower victims or make it harder to settle claims? Listen as we answer those questions.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts delve into the government’s proposal to reintroduce employer liability for third-party harassment in the workplace. With headlines warning of a so-called “banter ban,” Jo and Elaine cut through the noise to explain what the new legal duties actually mean for employers. They explore the background to third-party harassment laws, look at what the pr...

In this episode of  Employment Talk , experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley delve into the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 and what it means for employers. They sensitively unpack the legal distinction between biological and legal sex as determined by the ruling, explore the implications for recruitment, workplace facilities, and positive...

The government 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 doe...

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 m...

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...

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 reasona...

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 te...

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.