MFMac

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

Issues facing the construction sector 10.03.2023

In this podcast, Neil Kelly , Partner, is joined by Len Bunton , Chair of the RICS Conflict Avoidance Process, and Professor Rudi Klein , past CEO of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group, to discuss the issues facing Scotland's construction sector, including: The Scottish Construction Industry Coronavirus Forum, now Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) Payment and Project Bank Ac...

Do employers have a legal obligation to make sure their employees get home safely from work? 09.03.2023

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the recent Bill proposed by Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman, which would require certain employers to take steps to ensure safe transport home for their employees.

Corporate Clarity: a look ahead to the In Drinks trade show in Glasgow 03.03.2023

Andrew Walker, Partner and Head of Corporate Growth at Morton Fraser, is joined by Head of Food & Drink at Johnston Carmichael, Adam Hardie, to explore the opportunities, trends and challenges facing the drinks industry, and to look ahead to the In Drinks trade show in Glasgow

The high costs of discriminating on grounds of religion: Charity awarded almost £100,000 02.03.2023

Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the case of the BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION against the SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS (SEC), where the charity successfully claimed that the SEC's cancellation of their event amounted to discrimination on religious grounds.

Are schools liable for racial harassment by pupils towards teachers? 23.02.2023

David Hossack, Sarah Gilzean and Rebecca McAvoy discuss the recent case of Mallet-Ali v Perth & Kinross Council as well as future changes to the law on an employer's liability for third party harassment towards employees.

Employment tribunal award statistics 16.02.2023

In our weekly podcast, Innes Clark, Hayley Johnson and David Hossack discuss the latest employment tribunal award statistics and the trends we are currently seeing.

Careers After Babies - How can employers better support working mums return to the workplace? 09.02.2023

In this week's podcast, Jessica Heagren tells us about her Careers After Babies research and discusses with Hayley Johnson and David Hossack what employers can do to support working parents.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - what are an employer's obligations? 02.02.2023

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss whether Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and what obligations employers have in respect of any employees suffering from SAD. 

A closer look at the recent anti-strike bill 26.01.2023

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, what the Bill would look to do and the reactions to the Bill so far.

Corporate Clarity: interview with Alan Mahon, Executive Chair of Brewgooder 24.01.2023

In our latest Corporate Clarity Podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner and Head of Corporate Growth, is joined by Alan Mahon, the founder of Brewgooder. Alan shares and discusses his own entrepreneurial background and the fascinating evolution of Brewgooder in making real impact in the provision of clean and safe water in the world.  He also passes on his tips to the next generation of entrepre...

What is a vanishing dismissal and what legal effect does this have? 19.01.2023

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which looked at the concept of a "vanishing dismissal" following an employee's successful appeal against dismissal.

Employment law - what to expect in 2023 12.01.2023

Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key employment law developments that employers should have on their radar this year.

"Ghosting" - a new workplace trend? 05.01.2023

With "ghosting" on the rise in UK workplaces, Elise Turner and David Hossack explore the possible reasons for this trend and the legal implications when an employee leaves without resigning.

Employment law review of the year 2022 21.12.2022

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright look at the key employment law events of 2022.

Lying on CVs 15.12.2022

The dangers of doing so and how to avoid appointing those who do.

Harassment: I didn't tell you this, but… 08.12.2022

Tough decisions on anonymous harassment reports - can an employer really meet everyone's expectations?

Accent Bias: how perceptions about accents can have an impact in the workplace 01.12.2022

With a recent survey finding that 46% of UK workers had been mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting because of their accent, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how accent bias can impact in a workplace setting and what steps can be taken to combat bias.

Twittering into Trouble? 22.11.2022

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent events at Twitter from a UK employment law perspective.

Adopting a 'pool of one' in a redundancy situation - what are the risks? 17.11.2022

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the risks associated with adopting a 'pool of one' in redundancy situations.

Can political beliefs amount to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act? 10.11.2022

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case, which looks at the protections available to employees who are dismissed for reasons related to their political beliefs.

New ACAS Suspension Guidance for Employers 03.11.2022

David Hossack talks to Rebecca McAvoy about the new ACAS Guidance on suspension and what this means for employers considering suspending an employee.

Employee Wellbeing - How can employers help with the cost of living crisis? 27.10.2022

In this week's podcast, Hayley Johnson identifies the Top 10 ways employers can support their staff during the cost of living crisis.

What does breastfeeding have to do with employers? 20.10.2022

David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean and Kat Prangle of Breastfeeding LENS about the recent case of Mellor v MFG Academies Trust and what employers can do to support mothers returning to work and the vital public health role they can play.

Pets in the office - "pawsibly" a new way of working? 13.10.2022

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the question of allowing pets at work, what advantages this could bring, and what issues employers would need to think about if pets were in the office.  

Can supporting a particular football club amount to a philosophical belief? - Part 2 06.10.2022

Last year, we recorded a podcast based on media reports that an individual was seeking to argue before an Employment Tribunal that his support for Rangers Football Club amounted to a philosophical belief. Now that a judgment has been handed down in the case, David Hossack and Elise Turner revisit the relevant legal tests and consider whether this case is likely to be the last word on this point.

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