A summary of the decision in the Supreme Court Discrimination case of Lee v Ashers Baking Company Limited In this episode of the podcast I cover the high profile case which has become known as the ‘Gay Cake’ case, in which the Ashers Baking Company Limited refused to create and sell a cake to Mr […]
A guide to Wrongful Dismissal: What is it and when is it applicable? Following a suggestion by a podcast listener in this episode of the podcast I cover an overview of Wrongful Dismissal and summarise the information you need to know as an employer, business owner or HR professional. In this episode I will cover: […]
When is it not ‘reasonably practicable’ for a claim to be submitted in time? In this episode of the podcast I review an interesting case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal about time limits and the provision of section 111 of the Employment Rights Act which allows claims to be submitted out of time when […]
Health & Safety at Work: An Overview In this episode of the podcast I deal with a suggested topic from a podcast listener who emailed and said: “Really enjoy listening to your podcasts. Could I ask that you consider health and safety at work, workplace danger and Section 44 of the ERA 1996 as a future […]
What can you do about undeclared convictions of existing employees? In this episode of the podcast I answer a question from a podcast listener with regards to criminal convictions and what you can do if you find an employee has a conviction you did not know about, which, whilst it does not impact on their […]
Do you have to pay the National Minimum Wage for time an employee is sleeping? In this episode of the podcast I cover the high profile case of Mencap v Tomlinson-Blake within which the Court of Appeal decided the question of whether employers have to pay the National Minimum Wage for every hour the employee […]
Unfair Dismissal Cases from the Employment Tribunal In this episode of the podcast I have reviewed a couple of employment tribunal decisions which have been published on the government website. It is a great way to get an understanding of what the Tribunals around the country will consider when looking at a claim for unfair […]
What is the difference between a ‘Worker’ and a ‘Self-Employed’ person? In this episode of the podcast I cover the recent high profile case against Pimlico Plumbers in the Supreme Court. This is just one of many cases making the way through the Tribunal and Court system concerning the new ‘gig’ economy workers and establishing […]
Can an employer fairly dismiss an employee for serious misconduct without any warnings? In this episode of the podcast I cover a couple of points including a recent Appeal Tribunal case about unfair dismissal, an update on delays in the Employment Tribunal and a question answered about pregnancy and sickness. In this episode I will cover: […]
Employee Grievances: Part 4 Frequently Asked Questions This episode of the podcast is the final in a mini series focusing on Grievances and how to deal with them. I cover some of the Frequently Asked Questions about grievance investigations and processes. In this episode I will cover: Does the employee who raises a grievance have […]
Employee Grievances: Part 3 Conclusion, Appeal & Points to Note This episode of the podcast is the third in a mini series focusing on Grievances and how to deal with them. There will be one further episodes on this topic finishing with an episode on Frequently Asked Questions so if you have a question that […]
Employee Grievances: Part 2 Investigation This episode of the podcast is the second in a mini series focusing on Grievances and how to deal with them. There will be at least a further 2 episodes on this topic finishing with an episode on Frequently Asked Questions so if you have a question that you would […]
Employee Grievances: Part 1 An introduction This episode of the podcast is the first in a mini series focusing on Grievances and how to deal with them. There will be at least a further 3 episodes on this topic finishing with an episode on Frequently Asked Questions so if you have a question that you […]
Can an employee rely on the failure to pay National Minimum Wage to claim constructive unfair dismissal? In this episode of the podcast I cover a case, which is rather unusual, in that an employee was paid just 33p per hour. When she resigned and claimed constructive unfair dismissal her claims were initially unsuccessful as […]
What can an employer do to resolve issues without lengthy procedures? In this episode of the podcast I run through the procedure for trying to resolve issues with employees without the need for lengthy procedures particularly when you have not already done anything about it previously. In this episode I will cover: The options available; […]
What can a manager do to assert their authority and continue to manage an employee who has a grievance against them? In this episode of the podcast I attempt to answer a great question from a listener about the practicalities of managing someone who has raised a grievance against you in response to your addressing performance […]
Will an employer be expected to know an employee is disabled if the occupational health report says otherwise? In this episode of the podcast I cover a case from the Court of Appeal which has dealt with this question and the broader issue of an employer’s constructive knowledge of disability and when this triggers the […]
What happens when an employee makes a claim against you in the Employment Tribunal? In this episode of the podcast I summarise the process that occurs after an employee sends their claim form to the Employment Tribunal and what you will need to consider as an employer defending a claim. In this episode I will […]
Answers to some questions you may have about the GDPR Following on from the last two podcast episodes (episode 89 and episode 90) I round off this mini series on the GDPR and provide you some of the questions that have arisen in discussion and from my own enquiries for my business. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) […]
As an employer what actions should you be taking to comply with the GDPR Following on from the last podcast (episode 89) I continue to provide you with an overview of the ‘GDPR’ and what you will need to know as an employer. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in the UK […]