Having A NatteRR

Having A NatteRR continues to light up your lockdown with yet another 'memorable' episode. This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of Power v Secure Code Warrior Limited. In this case, the Claimant brought claims of sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation against her former employer which were all dismissed at a preliminary hearing. One question for the Employment Tribunal was wh...

The lockdown may have been extended but Having A NatteRR carries on bringing joy (or horror and sheer despair) to your ears! This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of Allen v Paradigm Precision Burnley Limited & Carl Wheeler. In this case, an employment tribunal ruled that the Claimant had suffered harassment relating to sexual orientation, direct sexual orientation discrimination, victi...

In a special edition of Having A NatteRR, Robinson Ralph were honoured to talk with Ann Francke OBE who is the Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute. Ann provided great insight into how managers and leaders should help their employees through the COVID-19 crisis and gave a few hints and tips as to what to think about. We would also strongly recommend that you check out the Chartere...

You'll be pleased to know that Robinson Ralph has found something to talk about which is not related to COVID-19. This week, Simon, David and Samuel discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision in WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (Appellant) v Various Claimants (Respondents).  In this case, Morrisons won its appeal on vicarious liability as the Supreme Court ruled that the online disclosure of payroll...

In response the developing situation in the world of employment law regarding COVID-19, Robinson Ralph held a webinar which addressed questions on the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme which allows employers to designate some employees as Furloughed Workers. Questions included:  What does 'Furloughed Worker' mean?  What does it mean for your organisation?  What do you need to do? We hope you find...

Despite being in three separate locations this week, the Robinson Ralph team discuss the case of Neave v N & C Pubs Ltd (in liquidation). This case involved a kitchen porter who was dismissed after starting his annual leave a day earlier than he was authorised to. The Employment Tribunal found the decision to dismiss was “procedurally inept” and that the porter had been unfairly dismissed.

Taking a break from tradition, the Robinson Ralph boys had a "helpful" discussion about Coronavirus and came up with some suggestions that employers may wish to consider incorporating within the workplace.

Up for discussion this week is the case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing. In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that an employee had been unfairly dismissed due to the failure of an investigating officer to tell a dismissing manager that the victim of an alleged sexual assault by the dismissed employee had withdrawn her complaint to the police.

The brand new episode of Series 2 of Having A NatteRR features a discussion about the recent Preliminary Hearing in the case of Khan v Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which has ultimately led the CPS to consider making an application to restrict a prolific complainant from bringing further proceedings without permission.

Under the microscope this week is the recent case of Rae v Wellhead Electrical Supplies Limited. The former managing director of a company resigned in anger by telling another director “I won’t be back”. He was then prevented from retracting his resignation by the company’s board of directors. Whilst agreeing that the resignation “amounted to an apparently unambiguous resignation”, the judge found...

This week, Robinson Ralph discuss the case of Munro v Sampson Coward LLP. This case involved a legal secretary who claimed to have suffered age discrimination after being asked by colleagues about her 50th birthday and receiving a birthday card from those same colleagues. The claim was struck out due to an 'unusual and extreme’ sensitivity to the legal secretary's age. We thought it would make for...

In the second episode of Series 2 of Having A NatteRR, we discuss the case of Sunshine Hotel v Goddard in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that there will not always be a requirement that an employer hold an investigation meeting before holding a disciplinary meeting in order for a dismissal to be fair.

Guess who's back with a brand new podcast! That's right, it's the return of 'Having A NatteRR' as Simon, Dave and Sam bring you the first instalment of Series 2 of our mind-numbing ramblings. As it's all anybody in the world of Employment Law wants to talk about at the moment, this episode discusses the very recent ruling in Casamitjana v League Against Cruel Sports and the recognition of "ethical...

Simon is joined by special guest and expert on harassment Animah Kosai to discuss the issue of sexual harassment within the workplace. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.

How to handle and conduct grievance investigations and hearings are covered in this webinar by Simon. There are a number of useful insights and a few hints and tips along the way. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.

In this webinar, Simon discusses the important and sensitive issues concerning Harassment and Bullying within the workplace. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.

Simon discusses particular sticking points when it comes to employers effectively dealing with and managing sickness absences. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.    

Simon and Dave are joined by their special guest in the form of Human Resources Director Carolyn Hobdey to discuss the important issue of Menopause in the Workplace. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.

Simon and Dave chat about and provide a useful insight into the topic of Redundancy. *Apologies for any audio difficulties that you may experience.

Join us for the final episode in this first series of the Robinson Ralph podcasts in which the boys talk about the potential perils of Christmas parties.

In the penultimate episode of the series, the Robinson Ralph boys discuss the case of Aplin v The Governing Body of Tywyn Primary School in which an award of £696,255.65 was made by an employment tribunal. Plenty to explore and discuss.  

The boys have a special guest this week as Carloyn Hobdey joins in the conversation to discuss the recent case of Forbes v LHR Airport and to share some of her experiences whilst bringing some much-needed class to the whole sorry shambles.

In this episode, the boys have what could be described as their most serious conversation yet about the case of Brooks v Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Well, it's safe to say that at least 30 seconds are serious before normal service is resumed.

This week, the Robinson Ralph boys have a go at discussing the case of Dronsfield v University of Reading in addition to the usual shenanigans that have come to be expected from episodes of Having A NatteRR.

Here is the fourth edition of the Robinson Ralph podcast. This week, the boys discuss the recent decision in Case v Tai Tarian in addition to sharing some of their impressions...whether they are any good or not though is still a question to be decided!