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MFMac: Employment Law

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A podcast offering clear, practical guidance on UK employment law and HR issues. Hosted by David Hossack, a highly experienced employment lawyer at MFMac, one of Scotland's top independent law firms. Each episode features insights from our experienced employment lawyers on key issues including all the latest employment law developments in Scotland, England and Wales, as well as regular guest speakers discussing a wide variety of UK employment law-related issues. Designed for HR professionals, managers, business owners, and employees looking for practical, straight-talking commentary on employm...

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

HVS Unplugged: In Conversation with Jawad Khursheed 08.08.2023

In this podcast,  Amina Amin , Solicitor, speaks to  Jawad Khursheed , CEO of  Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) , about the future of clean energy. During this session, Amina and Jawad discuss:  The inception of HVS The driving force behind Jawad's passion What's in store for the future

Sponsor compliance obligations and hybrid working 03.08.2023

Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss how companies that sponsor skilled worker visas can make sure they meet their obligations to the Home Office, while meeting the demand for hybrid working arrangements. 

National Minimum Wage: why are big brands being named and shamed? 27.07.2023

With big name brands recently named and shamed for failure to pay National Minimum Wage, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss why businesses get it wrong, the ways in which employees can enforce NMW compliance, the potential consequences for employers who fail to comply, as well as their top tips on how to avoid common mistakes.

Risks for employers in heat of the moment resignations 20.07.2023

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the recent case of Cope v Razzle Dazzle Costumes in which an Employment Tribunal concluded that an employee saying 'I'm done' did not amount to a resignation.

The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 – 25 Years On Video 13.07.2023

2023 marks 25 years since the coming into force of The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. In this podcast, Neil Kelly , Partner, and Tony Bingham , Adjudicator and Barrister, discuss: The impact of the Act on the construction sector The process of adjudication Jurisdictional challenges Use of legal and other experts The impact of lawyers and claims consultants in adjudication Th...

Unilateral changes to employment contracts: risks employers can face 13.07.2023

There can be significant risks when employers change terms and conditions without employee consent. In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in Secretary of State for the Home Department & others v Cox & others, which highlights that employees continuing to work does not always signify an acceptance of contractual change s .

Another EAT case looking at the question of refusing to attend work during the covid pandemic. 06.07.2023

In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek take a look at the recent EAT case of Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency , which saw the Claimant try to argue he had been constructively dismissed and subject to health and safety detriments because he refused to attend work during the Covid pandemic.

Clawback: Recovering visa costs 29.06.2023

As more businesses seek to recruit from abroad and Home Office visa fees continue to increase, David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss what steps employers can take to recover visa fees from sponsored workers who leave their employment

ACAS Guidance: Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health 22.06.2023

In order to support both employers and employees, ACAS has recently published guidance on making reasonable adjustments, specifically in circumstances where the issue is mental health related. In this podcast, we discuss what the guidance covers, and what practical steps employers should be taking in light of this guidance. 

Workplaces seeing record levels of long-term absence 13.06.2023

With the Office For National Statistics recently reporting record levels of long-term absence in UK workplaces, David Hossack and Elise Turner explore some of the potential explanations for the increase, the legal issues that could arise and what steps employers can take to address the issue.

Corporate Clarity: An interview with Ben Walker, Principal at Carlyle 09.06.2023

In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner chats to Ben Walker from Carlyle about the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in the current economic climate.

Restricting the Restrictions - what is the future for employee non-compete clauses? 08.06.2023

As the Government announce their intention to legislate to restrict the duration of post-employment non-compete clauses, Lindsey Cartwright and David Hossack explore the background to these, the Government's proposals, and what employers should consider doing in the meantime.

Is it always discrimination to cancel an event because of the views of the speaker? 29.05.2023

David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the recent issue that arose where the cancellation of an event involving Joanna Cherry MP led to allegations of discrimination on ground of gender critical beliefs and a rapid re-instatement of the event.

Balancing the Risks and Rewards of ChatGPT in the Workplace 25.05.2023

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the growing use of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, in the workplace and consider the key issues for employers to be aware of.

Gender Pay Gap - where are we now? 18.05.2023

David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson about April 2023's published gender pay gap statistics, what progress is being made and what more can be done. 

Changes to right to work guidance 11.05.2023

Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss the recent changes to the right to work guidance and the steps employers should be taking to ensure they are compliant and avoid fines for hiring illegal workers.

Equality watchdog takes action in relation to sexual harassment at Ikea - what employers need to know 04.05.2023

Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about a legal agreement reached between IKEA and the Equality and Human Rights Commission and what all employers need to be doing to prevent harassment in the workplace.  

Redundancy: Current protections for those on maternity leave and changes on the horizon 27.04.2023

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the current protections for those on maternity leave in redundancy situations and what steps employers can take to prepare for the changes which are expected to come into force.

The greatest challenges for HR in 2023 20.04.2023

In our employment podcast, David Hossack chats with David Laud of HReSource about a recent survey of senior HR decision-makers on the challenges they face this year.  To get a copy of the survey please email David on david@hresource.co.uk .

For how long should employee records be kept? 13.04.2023

In this week's podcast David Hossack and Alan Delaney consider the thorny question of how long employers should retain HR records in light of GDPR requirements.

Are employees entitled to the Coronation bank holiday? 06.04.2023

In May there will be an extra bank holiday to celebrate the King's Coronation.  In this podcast, we discuss whether employees are entitled to have this day off. 

What are the April 2023 Employment Law Changes? Part 2 30.03.2023

This week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.

What are the April 2023 Employment Law Changes? Part 1 30.03.2023

This week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.

Individual Stress Risk Assessments and steps employers can take to protect employees from stress at work 23.03.2023

In this podcast, we discuss what an individual stress risk assessment is, the legal basis for conducting individual stress risk assessments and why it is important that employers know how to deal with work-related stress.

Dyslexic employee made redundant due to inaccuracies was discriminated against 16.03.2023

In this week's podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss an Employment Tribunal claim where the dismissed employee claimed that her dyslexia should have been taken into consideration.

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