The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Is travel time, 'working time'? : Episode 32

Will Working Time include time spent travelling from home to the first job of the day for mobile workers?

This weeks' episode of the podcast features the case of Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones Obreras v Tyco Integrated Security SL and another, a European Court of Justice case about what constitutes working time for the purposes of European law.

In this episode I will cover:

  • What the case was about
  • Why the Union for the employees made the claim in the first place
  • Why it went to the European Court of Justice (ECJ) 
  • What the Working Time Directive is and how it applies to UK law
  • What the Working Time Regulations are 
  • What the decision of the European Court was
  • What it means for Employers
  • What you need to do now

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about getting the best from your staff, incentivising them and making them feel appreciated. A happy workforce = a productive one!

Helpful Links

Federación de Servicios Privados del sindicato Comisiones Obreras v Tyco Integrated Security SL and another

Article on this case 

Direct download: Episode_32.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:07am EDT

The Fit For Work Scheme: Episode 31

The Fit For Work Referral Scheme Launches for Employers

Monday 7th September 2015 saw the roll out of the new Fit for Work Scheme for Employers to make referrals about their employees who are absent on sick leave. In this weeks episode I give you a run down on how it will work.

In this episode I will cover:

  • The reason for the introduction of the Fit for Work Scheme
  • What it means for Employers
  • How it can assist you in encouraging and aiding employees to return to work
  • What the qualifying criteria are for a referral to the scheme
  • What happens once the referral has been made
  • What you need to be aware of and the action you may need to take
  • My opinion on how effective it will be and the potential litigation issues that could arise

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about the drawing a line for HR professionals between giving advice on the process and overstepping into influencing and making decisions for the investigator or disciplinary officer. It follows a recent case which is also reported on my blog and which you can read by clicking here.

Helpful Links

www.fitforwork.org

Ramphal v Department for Transport

 

 


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Direct download: Episode_31.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:30am EDT

Employment Law News Round Up: Episode 30

A round up of Employment Law in the News

There have been several topics in the news recently which I will touch upon and bring you more information and my opinion in this weeks' episode.

In this episode I will cover:

  • The proposal to abolish Employment Tribunal Fees in Scotland.
  • The outcome of Unisons challenge on Tribunal Fees in the Court of Appeal.
  • What I believe the future position will be regarding fees in England and Wales.
  • Details about the Living Wage.
  • What the Living Wage is.
  • The implications for Employers.
  • How to plan for the changes.
  • Why zero hour contracts are in the news again.
  • When zero hour contracts are good to use.
  • What my opinion is on the future of zero hour contracts.

 

HR Best Practice Tip

The HR tip of the week is about ensuring that your employment contracts include a clause that allows you to obtain a medical report in the event that they are absent from work due to sickness for a substantial period of time.

 


 

 

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Direct download: Episode_30.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am EDT

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