Taking on your first employee: Part 3 Registering with HMRC & Insurance In this weeks’ episode it is the third part of the mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. This week paying the employee & covering your business. In this episode […]
Taking on your first employee: Part 2 Contracts In this weeks’ episode it is the second part of the mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. This week, the key things to consider when putting together your employee contracts. In this […]
Taking on your first employee: Part 1 Planning In this weeks’ episode I bring you the first episode in a mini series focusing on taking on your first employee and the considerations which apply with taking on any new employee. In this episode I will cover: Planning and why you should focus on what […]
Gutierrez v Newcastle Football Club In this weeks’ episode I bring you a recent case about a premier league footballer who has successfully pursued a claim for disability discrimination against his former employer, Newcastle FC. In this episode I will cover: The facts of the case; Why the case is interesting & rare in the […]
When can you restrict an employee from working for a competitor? In this weeks’ episode I bring you a recent case which reiterates the importance of getting your restrictive covenants right from the outset and on regularly reviewing the terms to make sure they are relevant. It is better to be proactive than leave it […]
What are my obligations as an employer and how can I work out if I am paying the National Living Wage? In this weeks’ episode I bring you a focus on the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage and what you should be considering carefully with regards to your employees. In this episode I will […]
When is an employer liable for the actions of an employee? In this weeks’ episode I bring you a case regarding vicarious liability, where an employer is liable for the actions or omissions of an employee which causes harm to another. The case is a rather interesting one on the facts; Mohamud v WM Morrison. […]
Is an instruction to only speak English at work discrimination? A recent discrimination case has been decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal concerning an instruction to a Russian employee not to speak Russian at work, an interesting case for various reasons. In this episode I will cover: What the relevant legal provisions are regarding direct […]
Frequently Asked Question about Holiday Entitlement & Pay Following a surprising question from an employee client I thought that it would be helpful to dedicate an episode to answering some of the frequently asked questions abut holiday. In this episode I will cover: The background to holiday entitlement and pay in the UK The Working […]
Employment Tribunal Time Limits & Holiday Entitlement for 2015/16 & 2016/17 In this episode of the Podcast I bring you two updates that you should be aware of. In this episode I will cover: ACAS Early Conciliation Time Limits in the Employment Tribunal The extension of Time Limits in the Employment Tribunal Holiday entitlement under […]
Mr M Farnan v Sunderland Association Football Club A claim for wrongful dismissal in the High Court In this episode of the Podcast I bring you the detail and Judgement from a claim brought by a former employee of Sunderland FC which emphasises the need to have good provisions and policies for confidentiality in your […]
The final instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 6: Unusual Redundancy & Frequently Asked Questions This is the final episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I will cover: How to […]
The fifth instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 5: Statutory & Enhanced Redundancy Pay This is the fifth episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I will cover: The eligibility criteria […]
The fourth instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 4: What to do about alternative vacancies in a redundancy situation This is the fourth episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I […]
The third instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 3: Selecting Employees for Redundancy This is the third episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I will cover: Why getting the correct […]
The second instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 2: Consultation This is the second episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I will cover: What the difference is with consultation for […]
The first instalment of a mini series focusing on Redundancy Episode 1: Introduction to Redundancy This is the first episode of a mini series on redundancy in which I will focus on all aspects of redundancy and how to ensure you get things right. In this episode I will cover: What the legal definition of […]
The final instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal Episode 6: Listener questions answered about disciplinary issues & unfair dismissal In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions from Employers about how to deal with disciplinary issues and how to avoid a […]
The fifth instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal Episode 5: What is the compensation that an employee can be awarded if successful with a claim for unfair dismissal? In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I will tell you what the compensation could be for an employee who is successful […]
The fourth instalment of a 6 part mini series focusing on Unfair Dismissal Episode 4: Your guide to the ACAS Code of Practice In this weeks’ episode of the podcast is a run down of the requirements of the ACAS code of practice. This is the fourth of 6 episodes that will focus on all […]