Employment Talk

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 ex...

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 c...

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 t...

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 W...

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.