The reasons cases arise and steps you can take to prevent them

In this episode 207 of the podcast I bring you the most common reasons for Employment Tribunal claims to arise in our experience and ways you can reduce the risk of a claim arising.

In this episode of the podcast I cover:

• The most common type of legal claim in our experience at this time.
• The reasons why claims arise.
• The fact that untrained managers and/or decision makers create the highest risk.
• How following a simple process and keeping paperwork can reduce the risk of claim.
• Why creating a culture of honesty and transparency can mitigate issues from arising.
• The importance of addressing issues early on in a dispute or potential dispute.
• Why looking at alternative methods of resolving conflict, that avoid the grievance procedure is critical.
• Why managers should always follow up on reports made to them by employees regardless of the merit or seriousness of the issue raised.
• How having in the moment notes of conversations or records of your decision making at the time can be crucial to disposing of a claim at an early stage and/or winning the case.

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk

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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

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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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In this episode 206 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the proposed changes to employment law announced by the government on the 10th May 2023. The gift that keeps giving….covid and furlough employment cases.

In this episode of the podcast I cover:

• The change announced in regard to the sunset bill.
• The fact that EU laws will be retained unless specifically revoked (for the time being at least).
• Some welcome changes to working time rules.
• Changes to holiday pay and calculations.
• Changes to TUPE transfer requirements.
• Making non-compete clauses post-termination no longer than 3 months.
• The decision of the Employment Appeal tribunal in the case of Lovingangels Care Ltd v Mhindurwa where furlough was not considered as an alternative to redundancy.

You can read the full judgement here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/lovingangels-care-ltd-v-mrs-b-mhindurwa-2023-eat-65

If you want to ensure that you are up to date with employment law changes then subscribe to the podcast and our newsletter. To be added to the distribution list for the free fortnightly newsletter please email kathy@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk.

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.