Having A NatteRR

David and Simon are back with a new series of Having a NattteRR – the podcast that inexplicably combines terrible banter and employment law. In this episode, they discuss the Employment Tribunal decision in Littlewood v Nuffield Health, a noteworthy whistleblowing and constructive unfair dismissal case. David talks listeners through the facts before Simon examines the judgment and the Tribunal's r...

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Having a Natter (or as we like to call it… two solicitors, one microphone, and absolutely no promise of staying on topic.) This week, Simon and David dive into the case of Borisov v American International Group UK Ltd (AIG) where the Claimant’s own conduct led to his claim being struck out. David takes us through the facts and Simon talks about the judgment. But because this...

🎙️ NEW ‘Having a NatteRR’ episode! ⚖️☕ In this episode, Simon and David explore the case of Garner v Thorpe Hall Leisure — an important reminder of the duty to make reasonable adjustments. David talks us through the facts of the case, while Simon takes on the judgment — both sharing insights, practical takeaways. And of course, no natteRR is complete without the banter section — expect family upd...

In the latest episode of "Having a NatteRR", Simon and David discuss DB v Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd, an unfair dismissal claim in which the Claimant was sacked for inadvertently exposing his private parts during a work Teams call. David talks us through the facts and Simon goes through the judgment. Also featuring: ☕ David’s trip to Wrexham 🥐 Simon’s dream about Ryan Reynolds an...

In the latest episode of 'Having a NatteRR', Simon and David explore the case of Rooke v NHS Blood and Transplant, in which the Claimant was awarded nearly £30,000 after being compared to Darth Vader at work. 🧑‍⚖️ David lays out the facts. 📜 Simon breaks down the judgment. 🍪 Obviously biscuits are mentioned. 🌍 There’s some chat about the merits of Croydon vs Croyde. 🌌 And of course — plenty o...

In this week’s Having a Natter, Simon and David tackle the case of Forrester-Hayes v Scania (Great Britain) Ltd, which involved a claim of discrimination arising from disability.   🧠 David walks us through the facts ⚖️ Simon breaks down the judgment 👏 And we all go home happy (or at least slightly better informed)   But it wouldn’t be Having a Natter without a generous helping of actual natterin...

In the latest episode of Robinson Ralph’s ever unpopular podcast "Having a NatteRR", Simon and David take on the serious stuff and the shed stuff. This week’s legal spotlight: Yousif v The Good Shepherd Trust, a case involving a claim of harassment related to race. As ever, Simon and David break it down and highlight the lessons for employers. And let us not forget the banter section (aka “Middle-...

This week, Simon and David bring you their usual mix of: ✅ High-quality employment law insight ✅ Low-quality banter The episode kicks off with a riveting* update on their personal lives—expect tales of minor inconveniences, questionable life choices, and the kind of detail no one asked for. (*Riveting status not guaranteed.) Then, onto the real reason you’re here: employment law. We take a look...

In the latest episode of Having a Natter, Simon and David dive into the case of Hamilton v Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, a claim of constructive unfair dismissal. The Claimant resigned in January 2022, citing “cruel bullying behaviours” and poor management. They discuss the key takeaways for employers and what this case means in practice. And in a double first, we’ve stepped...

In this episode, Simon and Dave dive into the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School, in which the claimant was dismissed from a secondary school after she shared Facebook posts criticising plans to teach about LGBT+ relationships in primary schools. They also (once again) explain the difference between acronyms and initialisms—because apparently, some people still don’t know the difference. And if that...

Join Simon and Dave in this first episode of the new series as they break down the case of Ashraf v NHS England, which included an allegation that shortly before the claimant was due to go on maternity leave, she was told that she was mad for having more children. They discuss the judgment, key takeaways for employers, and what this case means in practice. And because no 'Having a Natter' episode...

In the latest episode of our 'Having a NatteRR' podcast, David and I discuss the case of Cooper v (1) Sainsbury’s and (2) Hourihan. This case considered (amongst other things) a complaint under s.26 and s.15 EqA 2010 about the second Respondent failing to include the Claimant on an ‘International Men’s Day’ post sent to all internal colleagues and published on LinkedIn. We look at the facts, the j...

We look at the case of Pilawa v Spericle Ltd T/a Properties on The Market, in which an employee who was rendered bedbound by endometriosis, was awarded more than £31k for unfair dismissal. We also talk about David's camping trip, which included playing a Swedish game called 'kubb' and the time I shouted at some youths. 

In the latest episode of  the non-award winning 'Having a NatteRR', Simon and David examine the case of Taneja v Phoenix Whirlpools Limited, which included an allegation that the Claimant being called the incorrect name on four occasions was an act of harassment and/or direct race discrimination. They also discuss whose weekend plans are best, with camping vs sleeping in a house, along with a teas...

In this episode, we discuss the case of Legge v the Environment Agency, in which the Claimant who had argued he had been sacked for not being a feminist, was ordered to pay £20k costs for bringing a vexatious claim.    We also discuss Dave's hurty knee, my hurty shoulder and fights between people over sitting and standing at events. 

In this episode, David and I discuss the case of  Wright Turner v London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham​, which included a claim of direct disability discrimination.  We also talk about our upcoming trip to Chorley and how I was inconvenienced by the amount of 'looking' I had to do at a recent visit to Harry Potter Studios. 

In this episode, Simon and David discuss the case of McLaren V Hiflow Property Services, a pregnancy discrimination case in which the Claimant won and received a £22k reward. They look at what respondent did wrong in terms of case preparation, talk through the judgment and look at the lessons all employers can learn from this. It also includes the ever-popular ‘banter bit’ in which Dave discusses...

In this week’s episode of Having a NatteRR, David and Simon discuss the case of In Richardson v West Midlands Trains Ltd, in which the Claimant won his claim of unfair dismissal after being sacked for played two pranks, involving placing, firstly, a tarantula’s shed exoskeleton, and, subsequently, a snakeskin in a colleague’s pigeonhole. The  Tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant £22...

In the second episode of this series of Robinson Ralph’s Having a Natter podcast, David and Simon discuss the case of Ms Lad v Lily Head Dental Practice. The Claimant in this case was removed from a work whatsapp group whilst on maternity leave and brought a claim for maternity leave discrimination. There were other aspects to the case, but that is the aspect they focus on; there are lessons to be...

In this episode, the first of a new series of Robinson Ralph’s Having a NatteRR podcast, Simon and David discuss the case of Muir v AstraZeneca, where the employee was dismissed in December 2020 for misconduct relating to bullying and harassment. The Tribunal criticised the employer for failing to have due regard to Mr Muir’s mental health disability, which had impacted on his behaviour. The tribu...

This week, Simon and David discuss the case of P v Crest Nicholson Operations Ltd. It's a truly awful case of sexual harassment and vicarious liability relating to a manager's behaviour both during and after a works organised party. David and Simon raise the importance of both reminding employees that they are still subject to codes of conduct at work dos and also the requirement to challenge bad...

This week Simon and David discuss the EAT case of Mr Darrell Miles v Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency. They focus on the Health and Safety detriment and dismissal aspect of the claim, which arose because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The question in the case was whether the Claimant reasonably believed there were circumstances that placed him in serious and imminent danger. The case also had to co...

This week Simon and David discuss the case of D Martin v Jet Maintenance Limited. They discuss the Claimant’s summary dismissal ‘in the heat of the moment’ during an altercation with a co-owner of the business. The facts of that altercation were disputed. The Claimant acknowledged swearing but denied acting in an aggressive manner. An internal Hearing was then carried out to hear the allegations i...

This week Simon and David discuss the case of Maxwell v HBOS Plc. The Claimant had a long-term sickness absence and the Tribunal had to consider whether that was sufficient reason for dismissal. They discuss the Tribunal’s considerations in respect of whether a fair process had been conducted. The Tribunal concluded that the Claimant was in an entrenched position with a loss of faith in the Respon...

This week Simon and David discuss the case of Mrs Dumigan v The Mount School Limited. All staff members were requested by email on a Saturday to attend a meeting on Monday. This was a day off for the Claimant and she was due to meet her family to discuss the care of her elderly mother suffering with cancer. Following the Claimant raising that she could not attend the meeting, she was told it was n...