The Lawdown: Employment Law Podcast Series from CM Murray LLP

We are delighted to share Episode 25 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Senior Associate Pooja Dasgupta and Partners Beth Hale and Sarah Chilton discuss the following: Manchester United’s handling of allegations made aga...

We are delighted to share Episode 24 of The Lawdown , our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associates Wonu Sanda and Pooja Dasgupta discuss the following: The government’s pledge to scrap the current cap o...

We are delighted to share Episode 23 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them. In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associates Wonu Sanda and Pooja Dasgupta discuss the following: Dina Asher-Smith’s call for more research into the...

We are delighted to share Episode 22 of The Lawdown , our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them. In this episode of The Lawdown, Partner Emma Bartlett and Senior Associates Wonu Sanda and Pooja Dasgupta delve into the legal and topical issues behind some recent headlines, including...

We are delighted to share Episode 21 of The Lawdown , our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them. In this episode, Partner, Beth Hale , and Associates, Pooja Dasgupta , Winnifred Sarfo-Gyamfi and Yulia Fedorenko , discuss the legal issues arising from the latest news stories making...

We are delighted to share Episode 20 of The Lawdown, our regular podcast discussing the latest key employment, discrimination and partnership law-related news stories, and the interesting legal issues behind them!  In this episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett , Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Winnifred Sarfo-Gyamfi discuss the law behind some fascinating rece...

It’s a new year – which, for the Lawdown podcast, means we get to share more of our legal take on new and interesting stories in the news with you! So please join us for our first episode of the year where Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett , Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Pooja Dasgupta kick off by discussing some of the top news stories so far, including: 1. Cutting sick pay for unv...

In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett discuss with Associate Pooja Dasgupta : The FCA’s consultation on proposals to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company Boards and Executive Committees, including the wide-ranging benefits of embracing such proposals and enforcement considerations; Creative measures taken by firms to tackle staff burnout and workplac...

With the world slowly trying to recover from the impact of the pandemic, in our latest episode of The Lawdown, Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Pooja Dasgupta discuss connected governmental developments and interesting media stories, including: The government’s recently launched consultation on “making flexible working the default” which is seeking views on the reform of flexible working...

In our latest episode of The Lawdown, Partner Beth Hale , Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Pooja Dasgupta discuss: · the government’s response to the consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace, published at the end of July 2021, including an overview of the government’s key commitments and their potential implications; and · harassment during lockdown and upon returning to the off...

In our latest episode of The Lawdown , Partner Beth Hale , Senior Associate Wonu Sanda and Associate Sophie Rothwell discuss some recently profiled innovative family-friendly policies and developments, including: Progressive pregnancy loss policies - what they are and why they are necessary, and the employers who are leading the charge in this sensitive and crucial area. The childcare disparity -...

In this “relaunch” episode of the Lawdown, we discuss: Naomi Osaka dropping out of the French Open due to mental health issues and the wider workplace implications of this story, including employer health and safety, mental health and wellbeing obligations, and potential reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010; Gary Lineker’s recent dispute with HMRC over alleged non-compliance with the...

*With apologies for the sound quality at some points, a zoom and slow broadband issue got in the way, it will be fixed for next episode.* In this episode we discuss some of the recent headlines in the news, including the potential impact on workplace diversity following the A level results disaster; the issues facing employers and employees following the expansion of quarantine rules to further co...

We are back after a long break, in which we were very busy with the day job. In this episode we discuss two huge issues which have dominated 2020: coronavirus and racism. We discuss how these impact the world of work, and ways in which employers can respond, to help drive change. We also touch on the alleged misconduct of the UK PM’s adviser, Dominic Cummings. It’s a long one, but we hope you enjo...

In this episode we discuss Mr X the millionaire businessman who sought a restricted reporting order from the Employment Tribunal to keep his identity secret; we talk about what employees can do if a job offer is withdrawn before the employee has even started, which recently happened to a highly paid banker who is now reportedly suing the bank; in geek moment of the episode, we update you on the fi...

  In this episode of the Lawdown, Sarah Chilton and Beth Hale discuss the recent high profile (but very different) dismissals of Gavin Williamson, Alex Hales and Israel Folau and the employment law issues to which they give rise, including investigations, reputational damage, social media, drug testing and addiction, discrimination and harassment and conduct outside the workplace. For more in...

In this episode of the Lawdown, Wonu Sanda and Beth Hale discuss the latest gender pay gap reports (and what they tell us (and don't tell us) about equality of pay in the UK) and the reported ban on alcohol and drug use at Lloyds of London. We also bust some myths about the level of damages awarded in discrimination claims and discuss how compensation is actually calculated.  For more informa...

In this episode we discuss NDAs following the publication of proposals from the Government for reform; we also highlight the, in some cases, increasing gender pay gap, nearly one year on from the first reporting deadline; and finally we bring you a case update on the Jewish nursery case, a case highlighting the limitations of religious discrimination. For more information,to suggest a story or top...

We are back after the festivities and thought it was time to talk Brexit. In this episode we clear up confusion about the European Court of Human Rights and the UK’s exit from the EU and discuss some of the risks of Brexit-related abuse. We also chat workplace cultures and, for those legal geeks and businesses seeking to protect their assets, we update you on the recent restrictive covenant case h...

In our Christmas special (before we take a break until 2019), we talk about whether veganism could be a protectable belief under the Equality Act 2010, the Ted Baker enforced hugging scandal and Goldman Sachs' decision to offer London staff access to emergency nannies and other family-friendly benefits. We look again at whether Article 50 can be unilaterally revoked and discuss employment law risk...

In this episode we discuss the huge bonus awarded to the boss of Persimmon; we are back debating the topic of sexual harassment after allegations were made against the House of Lords peer and barrister, Lord Lester; we talk about microchipping employees, suggested as a possible tool for businesses and we also bring you an update on the Scottish Court case seeking to clarify the UK Government’s abi...

In this episode we discuss the “gay cake case” and why the Court reached the decision it did about the bakers who were sued for refusing to ice the slogan “Support Gay Marriage” on a cake (www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and-opinion/judgment-in-gay-cake-case/5067886.article), we talk about the much publicised injunction against the Telegraph newspaper brought by who we now know to be Sir Philip Gr...

In this episode we discuss the impact of the US Supreme Court selection process and the allegations made against Cristiano Ronaldo. We look at how employers should be dealing with historic allegations and discuss the approach taken by Juventus. We also cover the move towards parental pay transparency and a new scheme introduced by the Old Vic Theatre aimed at facilitating the reporting of sexual h...

In this episode we discuss Facebook, flexible working and four day weeks as well as highlighting some of employment law proposals following the Labour Party Conference. For more information or to send us a story you would like us to discuss please contact info@cm-murray.com.

In this episode we discuss a former Scottish First Minister, Donald Trump, golf courses and flexible working! Some of these may have quite a bit in common, Trump and golf courses for example, but there are interesting legal issues relating to each of them which we discuss in this, our first episode of the Lawdown. We hope you enjoy it! More information about the issues discussed can be found at ww...