Sun, 17 March 2024
In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I bring you information and analysis of the second test for a fair dismissal, the reasonableness test. This is the third of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode 225 I will cover:
Action PointsEnsure anyone assigned to deal with a disciplinary investigation and the disciplinary hearing in your organisation listens to this episode. Helpful Links
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Fri, 1 March 2024
In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I bring you the five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee. This is the second of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode 224 I will cover:
Action PointsCheck what your staff handbook says about gross misconduct and ensure it includes what you consider to amount to gross misconduct in your organisation. Helpful LinksTraining for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 16 February 2024
This episode 223 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law regarding unfair dismissal. This is the first of a mini series that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. It will assist both employers who may be looking at making dismissal decisions and employees who may have been dismissed and are unsure if the decision is fair or not. In this episode I will cover:
Action PointsWhenever you are considering dismissing an employee regardless of their length of service you should ensure that as a minimum you communicate the reason for termination to the employee. Employees have rights for automatic unfair dismissal in certain circumstances regardless of their service length and communicating the reason to them is likely to minimise the risk of drawing the wrong inference as to why. Helpful LinksIntroduction to Constructive Unfair Dismissal: Episode 18 Focus on Constructive Unfair Dismissal: Episode 21 Employee who did not receive dismissal letter wins unfair dismissal claim Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 2 February 2024
In this episode 222 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the changes to the Working Time Regulations which are effective in the holiday year that starts after 01 April 2024. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Harpur v Brazel Case Supreme Court case that has now been overturned and which is covered in Episode 202 Holiday Entitlement & Pay You can find the full government guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/simplifying-holiday-entitlement-and-holiday-pay-calculations/holiday-pay-and-entitlement-reforms-from-1-january-2024 Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 19 January 2024
In this episode 221 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and reflections on the case of Bates v The Post Office and whilst not directly related to employment law there are lots of lessons that all employers and HR can take from the events that took place. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
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Fri, 5 January 2024
In this episode 220 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Fay Wallis who is a specialist career coach who helps HR and People Professionals.
In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Fay WallisIf you work in the HR or People team and want to have a successful and fulfilling career but have a challenge that’s getting in the way, I’m here to help. A qualified career and executive coach with a background in HR, here are some of the ways I can support you with building your skills, confidence, opportunities and impact at work: 𝗛𝗥 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 Here’s the link to download your copy: 𝗣𝗢𝗗𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧 https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/ 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 To help more ‘People people’, I’ve hand-picked a small team of expert coaches, also with an HR background, who work alongside me and share Bright Sky’s values of: 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘𝗦 We’re here to give you what you need to get to where you want to be. And if we’re not a good fit, we’ll point you to someone who is. ▶︎ 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛 Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 15 December 2023
In this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist. Michelle is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to close their pay gap. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Michelle GyimahI’m a Pay Gaps Strategist. One of the key aspects of the work I do with organisations is provide training on how to hold better pay and progression conversations. This is an essential tool to closing pay gaps. By working with me you will: Gain clear insights into what your organisation needs to do to close pay gaps Equip your HR teams with the ability to hold conversations about pay and pay progression so that you can retain more staff Focus on the right measures to improve pay representation Grow in confidence to discuss pay gaps, pay transparency and pay equity Find solutions to these problems faster Create strategies that embed pay transparency to retain talent Improve your organisation’s employer brand and public perception to aid talent attraction so that you can be a leader within your sector Talented employees are aware of their power. Your mission statement is not enough. Addressing inequalities, such as pay gaps and pay equity, is important for employers to take action on. It can seem like an overwhelming task to begin, but with the right support it can be done. I have a proven track record in supporting organisations to take tangible actions that make a difference. My clients enjoy working with me because I combine strategy + implementation to eradicate pay gaps. For good! If you’re looking to embed strategies to close your pay gaps, to retain and attract more talent, there are three things you can do: Beyond The Pay Gap Figure podcast – subscribe and listen where I share tips and strategies to get you started: https://pod.link/1601188183 Watch my LinkedIn Course `Inclusive Tech: Closing the Pay Gap’ https://www.linkedin.com/learning/inclusive-tech-closing-the-pay-gap/addressing-gender-binary-language-in-the-pay-gap?autoSkip=true&autoplay=true&resume=false Ready to talk? Email at mgyimah@equalitypays.co or book here to get on a call to discuss this further Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 1 December 2023
Prevention of Sexual Harassment obligations for employers are changing in 2024In this episode 218 of the podcast I bring you an update on the new sexual harassment laws in 2024, including all the information employers need to consider. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
We will be providing training for employers in early 2024If you would like more information and to add your details to our waiting list for details of our training programme for managers, HR and for employees then please email Kathy@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk Other resources regarding sexual harassmentPodcast: Sexual Harassment at Work: Episode 88 How to deal with a complaint of sexual harassment by an employee Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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Fri, 17 November 2023
How employers can assist employees with sight or hearing loss to succeedIn this episode 217 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Dan Williams who is the founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy an organisation which promotes and enables inclusion, accessibility and equality for people living with visual impairment, hearing loss and other forms of disability. Dan is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to be more accessible. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Dan Williams“I established Visualise in 2014 with assistance from The Prince’s Trust. As someone who experienced gradual sight loss, I wanted to advance social change for VI (visual Impairment) rights by campaigning and advocating for inclusion, accessibility, equality and diversity. As a qualified eye clinic liaison officer and rehabilitation assistant, and with the help of my guide dog, Zodiac, I carry out workplace assessments to support employees with visual impairments. I deliver training that educates staff to better assist clients or customers with VI. Visualise has worked with over 700 organisations across all sectors. When employees are ‘VI Confident’, inclusion becomes ‘business as usual’ for everyone involved, leading to increased job satisfaction and a more rewarding environment. I also deliver ‘Seeing Beyond the Eyes’ CET workshops to foster closer links between the optical and sight loss sectors to benefit patients. In a voluntary capacity, I’m on the RNIB Working Age and Transitions steering groups which assesses work-related challenges blind and partially sighted people face. I’m also a Young Ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and sit on their business launch panels, helping other young people to set up enterprises. I’m a member of the College of Optometrists’ Public Patients Reference Group (PPRG), which receives input from patients and the public to improve policies, guidance and patient resources. I am also an active Trustee for The Nystagmus Network charity. In the beginning, sight loss feels like the end, but later, you realise it’s just the start of seeing differently and having a new outlook on life. Overcoming challenges has given me resilience, determination and the ambition needed to strive for success. This can also be said of other disabilities, whether they are visible or invisible. We are here to take away the confusion and myths and replace these with solid information that will give you the confidence to interact and welcome those with disabilities into your working environment.” If you’d like to know more about how your organisation can become more Disability Confident and Aware, please email me at daniel@visualisetrainingandconsultancy.co.uk Or give me a call on 07472305268 Together we can make a difference.” About VisualiseVisualise Training and Consultancy ltd are on a mission to improve inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Our Founder, Daniel Williams, has an eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which means he is gradually losing his sight. Daniel established the consultancy in 2014 to share his experience and expertise with companies and organisations. This enables them to provide excellent service for customers and employees alike while meeting their legal obligations under The Equality Act 2010. What began as a laser-sharp focussed approach centred on sight-loss impairment and its associated elements has since organically grown to encompass other disabilities such as hearing loss in an ever more significant effort for Visualise to truly become a symbol of total inclusivity. They work with people of all ages and all abilities, including: Disabled people, Veterans, People who experience loneliness, People who need more supportive exercise. Website: https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/ Email: info@visualisetrainingandconsultancy.co.uk
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Fri, 20 October 2023
This case illustrates when an employee can qualify for protection from discrimination due to menopause symptomsIn this episode 216 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employee was treated less favourably due to menopause symptoms and whether her employer was under an obligation to make a reasonable adjustments. The case is Mrs M Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd. In this episode of the podcast we cover:
Case ReferenceYou can read the full judgement here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/mrs-m-lynskey-v-direct-line-insurance-services-ltd-1802204-slash-2022-and-1802386-slash-2022 Other resources regarding menopausePodcast: Menopause support at work: An interview with Nicola Green An employer has been ordered to pay compensation after making menopause comments Menopause and work – what do employers need to do and why? New Acas Guidance on Menopause and the Workplace Training for your TeamWould 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 Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts
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