Fri, 7 October 2022
Being a good manager means moving from being reactive to being proactive via regular dialogue with staff In this episode 198 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to have effective one to one and supervision meetings with staff. One of the things that many managers struggle with when managing people is maintaining regular meaningful communications with staff. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - What is a one to one and supervision meeting.
- What is the difference between a one to one and a supervision meeting.
- Why it is important to incorporate in your management of staff.
- Why it does not have to be a complicated process.
- Why it is effective in improving performance.
- The steps needed to hold effective one to one and supervision meetings.
- What to include in your conversation.
- Why follow up is critical to success
- How it will save you time in the long run.
When preparing for one to one’s or supervision meetings I strongly recommend you read the work by Gary Vaynerchuck on Kind Candour. You can read a blog post on it here: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/kind-candor-and-why-how-you-deliver-the-medicine-matters-road-to-twelve-and-a-half-series/ Alternatively his book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success is even better as a resource for managers. You can purchase the book via Amazon HERE * *please note that if you use this link it is an affiliate link which means whilst it will not cost you any more however we will receive a referral payment from Amazon. Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 23 September 2022
An interesting case where there was no written requirement to tell the employer about bankruptcy In this episode 197 of the podcast I bring you details of the case of Pubbi v Your-Move.co.uk heard by the Employment Appeal Tribunal dealing with unfair dismissal. In this episode I cover: - The facts of the case
- The decision of the employment tribunal
- Assessment of the reasonableness of the employers decision to dismiss
- Advice on the case
- Why employers need to be prescriptive of their requirements of staff
- Some alternative scenarios in this case
- The decision of the employment appeal tribunal
You can read the full judgement here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/62c2d86b8fa8f54e81e2ce25/Mr_K_Pubbi_v_Your-Move.co.uk__2022__EAT_96.pdf Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 9 September 2022
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 196 of the podcast I bring you the sixth and final episode in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This 6th episode is about the final preparation for the hearing in the Employment Tribunal. In this episode I cover: - Documents that you may be required to prepare.
- Documents you may find helpful to prepare.
- What a chronology is.
- What a Cast List is.
- What Written Submissions are.
- How you should prepare if you are representing yourself.
- Sharing the bundle with the Employment Tribunal.
- Video Hearings.
- In Person Hearings.
Links you may find helpful: Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order? Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer Free Template List : https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/product/list-of-evidence-template-disclosure-in-the-employment-tribunal/ Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 22 July 2022
In this episode 195 of the podcast I bring you the fifth in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This 5th episode is about the process of preparing and exchanging witness evidence. In this episode I cover: - When you need to exchange statements.
- How to prepare witness statements.
- What witnesses to call.
- What you need to include in the witness statement.
- Why the word count in your witness statements is important.
- Why you need to consider the number of witnesses.
- When to make an application to the Employment Tribunal to extend the word count or increase the number of witnesses.
- What to consider if you want to compel a witness to attend.
- Why it is important to agree the time for exchange of statement.
Links you may find helpful: Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order? Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer Free Template List : https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/product/list-of-evidence-template-disclosure-in-the-employment-tribunal/ Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 8 July 2022
In this episode 194 of the podcast I bring you the fourth in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This 4th episode is about the process of disclosure where you are required to share the evidence you have with the other party. In this episode I cover: - Your legal obligation to provide documents that support and undermine your case.
- Why you have to provide documents that may help the other party’s case.
- How to prepare and where you need to check for evidence.
- The type of evidence that you will typically have.
- How to prepare the list of documents.
- What you should do about redacting documents.
- Whether you need to disclose confidential or commercially sensitive information.
- What you need to do if documents are missing from the other party’s list of evidence.
- Why you need to avoid a ‘fishing expedition’ in the disclosure process.
- What you should do about recordings of audio or video.
- What you should consider in regards to covert recordings.
- How to prepare the index for the final bundle of evidence.
- What evidence to include in the bundle for the final hearing.
- What to do if there is a dispute about the evidence to include in the final bundle for the hearing.
Free Template List : https://realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk/product/list-of-evidence-template-disclosure-in-the-employment-tribunal/ Links you may find helpful: Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order? Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 24 June 2022
In this episode 193 of the podcast I bring you the third in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This third episode is about what happens at the Case Management or Preliminary Telephone Hearing: - The purpose of the case management hearing.
- The preparation needed for the telephone hearing.
- Why it is important to complete the agenda supplied by the Tribunal.
- Why you should try to agree the agenda with the other party.
- What information you need to hand for the hearing.
- Why you need to know what your dates of availability are like, not just for a hearing but for the preparation required.
- The importance of understanding the case facts and which basis in law you are bringing your claims
- Why you should speak up if you do not agree or not understand something in the hearing.
- The importance of checking the paperwork from the Tribunal after the hearing.
- Why it is worth getting some legal advice at this stage of the process.
Links you may find helpful: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ Preliminary Hearing in the Employment Tribunal Defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal What are the consequences of failing to comply with an Employment Tribunal Case Management Order? Making an Employment Tribunal claim against your Employer Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 10 June 2022
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 192 of the podcast I bring you the second in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This second episode is about what happens after the claim and defence have been filed and includes: - The different process that is likely to apply based on the type of claim.
- If it is a more complex case then it is likely the Tribunal will set a telephone case management hearing.
- What happens in simpler cases, such as straightforward unfair dismissal claims.
- The type of Order that the Employment Tribunal will make.
- Why it is important to check the dates of any hearings given by the Tribunal.
- The importance of contacting the Employment Tribunal asap if you or any witnesses are unavailable on the date that any hearing has been listed.
- The preparation required.
- Preparation of a schedule of loss.
- Disclosure of evidence.
- Agreeing the bundle of evidence.
- Why it is important to clearly note what is required and the date you must complete it by.
- Why you must adhere to the dates set by the Employment Tribunal.
- What you should do if you cannot complete the work required by the date set.
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 Other resources available for you We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Thu, 12 May 2022
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 191 of the podcast I bring you the first in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is applicable for both employees who may want to make a claim and employers who may be defending a claim. This first episode is about starting the claim process and includes: - ACAS Early Conciliation process
- Why you need to obtain a certificate from ACAS
- When an employer may not know that an employee has started the claim process via ACAS
- How to file an employment tribunal claim
- What you need to include in your claim
- What happens after you have made a claim
- When you will receive a copy of the claim from the Employment Tribunal
- How to complete your defence to a claim
- Methods of submitting your defence
- The importance of acting quickly and not delaying in filing the defence.
- The time limit of 28 days for filing the defence with the Employment Tribunal
- What to include in your defence
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 29 April 2022
In this episode 190 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to best handle having difficult conversations with employees. One of the most difficult parts of managing people is having uncomfortable conversations particularly about performance and behaviour. But it can be an easier process and one that you do not have to dread. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - What is a difficult conversation?
- Examples of difficult conversations
- Reasons we avoid difficult conversations
- The dangers of avoiding difficult conversations
- What makes it easier to deal with
- My simple approach to difficult conversations
- Why ‘Kind Candour’ is key
- Why you should follow Gary Vaynerchuck’s example when dealing with employee issues that arise
During the Podcast I referred to a blog post and book. You can read the blog post here: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/kind-candor-and-why-how-you-deliver-the-medicine-matters-road-to-twelve-and-a-half-series/ The book is Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success – by Gary Vaynerchuk You can purchase the book via Amazon HERE * *please note that if you use this link it is an affiliate link which means whilst it will not cost you any more however we will receive a referral payment from Amazon. Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action. Photo andrew-thornebrooke-WRAHkIAr2_E-unsplash
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Mon, 11 April 2022
In this episode 189 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of how to get your recruitment process right, and why a good process is important to ensure that you get the best candidate, conduct recruitment fairly and avoid any legal claims. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - What you should consider before you start a recruitment process.
- Best practice.
- Things to avoid.
- The importance of having objective selection criteria at every stage of the process.
- What you should include in your process and procedure.
- What to consider when making an offer of employment.
- How to prepare for a new starter.
- The importance of good record keeping.
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Thu, 31 March 2022
In this episode 188 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of the probation period at the start of employment or the start of a new job role. Probation periods are something that most employers use but rarely utilise in the correct manner. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - What a probation period is.
- Why you should have a probation period.
- What is the purpose of a probation period.
- When not to bother with a probation period.
- How it will set up the tone of the relationship between you and the employee for the future.
- What to do if you need to extend the probation period.
- What to do if you need to terminate someones employment during or at the end of the probation period.
- How to deal with a probation period for an existing employee starting a new role.
- The importance of good record keeping.
- Why communication is the key to a good start to the employment relationship.
Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action. Photo by https://unsplash.com/@rossf
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Fri, 18 March 2022
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Mon, 7 March 2022
In this episode 186 of the podcast I bring you information and ideas on how best to deal with issues of alcoholism and substance abuse at work. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - Why employers need to think purposefully about how to deal with alcohol and substance abuse among employees.
- Why alcohol and substance abuse issues may arise.
- Your legal duties as an employer.
- The impact of alcohol and substance abuse at work.
- How to deal with disciplinary issues that arise as a result of alcohol and substance abuse.
- Some practical tips for employers.
You may also find the following helpful. Alcohol at work: What do you need to consider for your policy? This episode was as a result request from a listener who asked to cover the issue of alcohol at work. If you have any questions or particular issues that you would like covered please do email me, alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk and I will ensure it is covered in a future episode. Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action. Photo by Vinicius “amnx” Amano on Unsplash
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Thu, 17 February 2022
In this episode 185 of the podcast I bring you my observations of the critical things that employers and HR professionals should be considering and acting upon now. This is in light of things that we are seeing in practice and which I can foresee causing difficulties in the very near future. In this episode of the podcast I cover: - Why thinking about mental health and wellbeing of staff is critical at this time.
- At a very minimum you should be developing a wellbeing strategy for employees.
- Why you should be considering your staff who are/will be considered as the ‘working poor’.
- Highlighting the issue that may arise with lower paid staff in your organisation as the cost of living continues to rise.
- Why you need to think carefully now about what you will do when the rules around self-isolation upon receipt of a positive covid test will change?
- Some suggestions on what you may wish to include in your policy/process.
- Why disputes are likely to arise if you do not consider it meaningfully now.
- If you are revisiting hybrid working and considering introducing long term, what you should consider.
You may also find the following helpful. Top Tips for Managing Mental Health in the Workplace Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 2 Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 1 Hybrid Working Checklist for Employers Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action. Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash
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Fri, 4 February 2022
The importance of following a fair process in an unfair dismissal claim In this episode 184 of the podcast I bring you details of a recent case decided by the Court of Appeal in respect of unfair dismissal in a redundancy situation. The case is Gwynedd Council and S Barratt & I Hughes In this episode of the podcast I cover: - The basic position with regards to unfair dismissal and redundancy dismissals.
- Details of the case and why the Judge at the Employment Tribunal decided the dismissal was unfair.
- What employer’s need to consider when going through a redundancy consultation.
- Why a failure to allow an appeal against dismissal is one factor to be considered by an employment tribunal in a claim for unfair dismissal.
You may also find the following helpful. Redundancy Process: Alternative Vacancies Redundancy Process: Pools & Selection Criteria Electing Employee Representatives: Redundancy Procedure The Redundancy Consultation Process Introduction to Redundancy Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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Fri, 7 January 2022
In this episode 183 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Nicola Green, a specialist in helping organisations with menopause support at work. In this episode of the podcast we cover: - Why it is important for employers to think meaningfully about menopause support.
- The benefits of putting in place good menopause support and strategy.
- The fact that menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace.
- Why having mental health first aid in place is important.
- What wellbeing initiatives you can implement.
- How addressing this topic can help other staff and staff issues.
- The key things that flow through menopause support, domestic violence and childless women among many other issues.
Some useful links for you Domestic Violence and Abuse: what do employers need to know Childless women in the workplace: What employers should consider. Nicola Green Nicola Green Consultancy helps organisations address menopause in their workplace by providing practical advice and support in the form of bespoke presentations and training sessions to employees, managers and business owners of all ages and genders. Nicola Green Consultancy 07795655507 www.nicolagreenconsultancy.co.uk You can connect with Nicola on LinkedIn Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006 We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances. The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.
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