The Employment Law Pod

Can the "right to disconnect" transform your work-life balance? In this episode of the Employment Law Pod, Andrew Whiteaker and Claire Taylor-Evans discuss the Labour government's groundbreaking proposal aimed at helping employees unplug from their jobs outside of office hours. They also explore the fascinating trend of "conscious unbossing," where a Robert Walters survey...

Can new sexual harassment laws reshape your workplace culture? Join Andrew Whiteaker and Helen Goss to break down the critical changes to the new sexual harassment laws in the UK, taking effect on October 26th. Discover how the 'Me Too' movement has led to a mandatory duty for employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the work place. They'll explore why trad...

Can a four-day work week truly revolutionise the way we approach productivity and work-life balance? On this episode of the Employment Law Pod, Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss tackle this intriguing question and much more. Redundancy is a complex and often emotionally charged topic. The episode begins by discussing suitable alternative roles, emphasizing that what constitutes a "suitable"...

Corporate Acquisitions: Employment Insights - Episode 6   Natalie Wood accompanied by guest speaker Chris Harber , Head of the Immigration team at Boyes Turner, will help you understand right-to-work checks during both asset and share purchases in corporate transactions. Discover the importance of right-to-work checks under TUPE provisions and similar arrangements, and learn the practical steps ne...

Are businesses truly retaining their best talent during redundancies, or are they overlooking crucial steps in the process? This episode of the Employment Law Pod, hosted by Helen Goss and Andy Whiteaker , promises an enlightening discussion on the finer points of redundancy law, starting with the essential concept of selection pools. Using the compelling case of Valimulla v Al-Khair Foundation as...

Corporate Acquisitions: Employment Insights - Episode 5 Natalie Wood , Associate Solicitor, discusses managing pensions during corporate acquisitions with our expert guest, Maria Riccio, Pension Specialist Lawyer.  Maria talks us through employer's obligations under the Pensions Act 2008, emphasizing the critical role of workplace pension schemes and auto-enrolment.  She further explains the...

Ever wondered how the shift from formal to informal language at work impacts inclusivity?   In this episode Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss tell the significance of mindful language in fostering a respectful work environment. We'll dissect real-world scenarios, including the implications of calling women "girls," and debate the necessity of replacing gendered terms like "manpower...

Corporate Acquisitions:   Employment Insights - Episode4     Natalie Wood , Associate Solicitor within the Employment team, is joined in this podcast episode by Katie Harris , a Senior Associate Solicitor in the Employment team. In this series, they cover the different elements of corporate support work they do as Employment lawyers.  In this episode, Natalie and Katie cover due diligence. Due dil...

In this episode of our Employment Law Pod, Andy Whiteaker and Claire Taylor-Evans , discuss two topics that have been at the forefront of the news in the last few weeks, gender pay gap reports, and Rishi Sunak's bid to end Britain's “sick note culture”. Claire, Partner in our Employment team, is passionate about working to close gender pay gaps within the workplace. Since 2017, all emplo...

Corporate Acquisitions: Employment Insights - Episode 3 In this episode, Katie Harris and Natalie Wood discuss the Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment Regulations 2006 (TUPE).  As they speak about TUPE, they expose the strategies essential for a smooth transition during asset sales, and how they can influence deal timelines and potential post-transfer challenges such as dismissals an...

In this episode, Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss , talk about the versatile world of hybrid working and financial wellness in the workplace. Together they reveal the makings of a successful hybrid model, where the tug-of-war between remote freedom and office synergy is at its peak. The episode highlights four key areas of concern: communication, connection, creativity, and culture.  The episode also...

Corporate Acquisitions: Employment Insights - Episode 2 Following on from the last episode,​​​​​​​ Katie Harris and Natalie Wood , will guide you through employment issues that come into play with corporate acquisitions. By the end of our conversation, you'll grasp the critical differences between share and asset purchases—imagine a box of biscuits, where buying shares means taking the whole...

Are the scales of justice in the workplace tipped too far one way? We'll help you grapple with that question as, Andy Whiteaker and Helen Goss , dissect the latest proposals on Employment Tribunal and Appeals Tribunal fees . This episode promises a riveting exploration of access to justice and the deterring effect these fees could have on weak claims. The conversation doesn't stop there,...

Listen to our new series - Corporate Acquisitions: Employment Insights Unravel the complexities of business acquisitions with the insight of Katie Harris , Senior Associate - Solicitor in the Employment Team and Chris Dobson , a Partner and Head of our Corporate Team , to dissect the differences between share purchases and asset purchases. Discover the key factors that can make or break your next...

Unlock the secrets to navigating the latest twists and turns in employment law with Helen Goss , Partner in the Employment team and Andy Whiteaker , Partner and Head of Employment, as they dissect the significant shifts set to transform UK workplaces. Join us for an insightful dialogue as we untangle the complex web of flexible working, holiday pay calculations and how Brexit reshapes UK employmen...

Barry Stanton in Boyes employment team discusses technology assisted review and AI in e-forensics with Simon Price, VP Sales, OpenText, LegalTech and Professor Mark Bishop, who is the professor of cognitive computing at Goldsmiths University of London and the Director of TCIDA (The Centre for Intelligent Data Analytics). Embark on a journey into the cutting-edge world of e-forensics with our lates...

As employers, how can we drive forward inclusive workplaces? What are the benefits of engaging with a diversity awareness and training programme? What are the legal risks of failing to do so? In this podcast, Emma O’Connor, Director in Employment, speaks to Chico Chakravorty Founder of Doing Diversity Differently about just that : thinking differently about their ED+I programmes and what employers...

How can we attract, retain and engage our talent? In this podcast, Boyes Turner’s Emma O’Connor is joined by Ian Feaver, Managing Director of Arteel UK Limited .   Emma and Ian discuss the importance of employee engagement and explore how businesses can create and maintain a of sense of purpose and togetherness however or wherever their workforce is working.  They also discuss how technology can a...

 In this podcast episode, Emma O’Connor , Director and Head of HR Training, is joined by Carolyn Sykes of Raise Your Gaze   to discuss Navigating Menopause in the Workplace. 1 in 10 women reportedly leave the workforce due to menopause, at a time when retention and recruitment are tricky topics, this is an issue HR cannot ignore.  Emma and Carolyn discuss how can businesses support those who are s...