Tue, 9 July 2019
Harassment and discriminationIn this episode of the podcast I analyse the report commissioned by the Women and Equalities Committee into whether the use of non-disclosure agreements in harassment and discrimination cases is unethical, and how they should be dealt with in the future. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksYou can read the full report HERE Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. 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 £180 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 or 023 8098 2006 Would you like advice about your situation?Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK. Alternatively we offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, Salisbury, Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire. 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. Solicitors Isle of Wight | Solicitors Salisbury | Solicitors Eastleigh HR Isle of Wight | HR Salisbury | HR Eastleigh |
Mon, 24 June 2019
Harassment and disability discriminationIn this episode of the podcast I summarise the facts and law concerning a case involving a trainee teacher who was suspended due to the fact that he could not write for more than a couple of minutes. The employee, who had been diagnosed with dyspraxia, claimed disability discrimination, harassment and constructive unfair dismissal. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksAhmed v The Cardinal Hume Academies - Employment Appeal Tribunal
Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. 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 £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour |
Wed, 12 June 2019
In this episode of the podcast I give an overview of and my thoughts on implementing flexible working arrangements in your business. Whether for individual employees or as a wholesale change to the way you work, could this be the future for your business? In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksThe right to request flexible working - The legal position - Episode 1 of the podcast Article about the legal firm who have switched to a 4 day week
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 £180 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion - alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour |
Tue, 28 May 2019
Will an employee's refusal to accept an alternative role in a restructure situation mean that they forego a redundancy payment?
Restructure and redundancy: When do you have to pay redundancy pay if there is alternative employment available?In this episode of the podcast I cover a question from a listener which follows on nicely from the last episode when I answered a question about changing employee hours and redundancy. In this episode I tackle the difficult issue for employers regarding suitable alternative employment and the impact of an employees refusal on their right to redundancy pay. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksDevon Primary Care Trust v Readman - Court of Appeal Claim for redundancy pay or other payments where the employer is insolvent Redundancy Mini-Series
Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. 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 £180 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 or 023 8098 2006 |
Tue, 14 May 2019
When does a change in an employee's hours amount to a redundancy situation? How should you deal with employee conduct in group chats?
Redundancy and restructure & Why you should be concerned with staff group chatsIn this episode of the podcast I cover two topics that employers should be aware of; the first comes from a listener question about redundancy and changing terms of an employee's contract and the second topic is inspired by the front page of my local newspaper, The County Press. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksFauchon v Packman Lucas Associates - Employment Appeal Tribunal The Isle of Wight County Press
Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. 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 £180 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 or 023 8098 2006
Would you like advice about your situation?Appointments are available on the telephone or via Skype throughout the UK. Alternatively we offer face to face appointments on the Isle of Wight, Salisbury, Eastleigh, Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester and surrounding areas in Hampshire.
The information contained in this Podcast 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.
Solicitors Isle of Wight | Solicitors Salisbury | Solicitors Eastleigh HR Isle of Wight | HR Salisbury | HR Eastleigh |
Tue, 30 April 2019
If there is no requirement to undertake work, but merely to be available for work, would it be 'working time' for the purposes of the National Minimum Wage?In this episode of the podcast I cover a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal which deals with employees who are 'on-call' with varying requirements on their time and whether they are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for the 'on-call' time. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksPodcast Episode 104 covering the Royal Mencap Case Frudd v Partington Group Limited - 2019 - Employment Appeal Tribunal Royal Mencap Society v Blake - 2018 - Court of Appeal
Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. 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 £180 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 or 023 8098 2006
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Mon, 1 April 2019
How do you deal with a situation where an employee is absent due to sickness and cannot attend a disciplinary?In this episode of the podcast I answer a question from a listener about what to do when an employee says that they are not fit to attend a disciplinary hearing . In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksKhanum v Mid Glamorgan Area Health Authority Unfair Dismissal Mini Series Episode 1 Unfair Dismissal Mini Series Episode 2 Unfair Dismissal Mini Series Episode 3 Unfair Dismissal Mini Series Episode 4 Unfair Dismissal Mini Series Episode 5
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Mon, 18 March 2019
What do employers need to be aware of when an employee wants to take time off for public duties and volunteering?In this episode of the podcast I answer a question from a listener about employers legal obligations when an employee requests time off to undertake public duties or volunteering. In this episode I will cover:
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Useful LinksEmployers Toolkit for Reservists Section 50 Employment Rights Act 1996 Legal Updates from Real Employment Law Advice
Please do leave any comments, ideas and best practice below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions. As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training on the Equality Act 2010. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £180 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 or 023 8098 2006. |
Mon, 4 March 2019
A reflection on Gender Equality in the lead up to International Women's Day 2019In this episode of the podcast I reflect on some of the issues facing women in the workplace including the challenges and statistics of the number of women who are leading the way in FTSE companies. In this episode I will cover:
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We offer training on Equality and Diversity for staff and we can review your contracts, procedures and Handbooks for you so please do get in touch if we can be of any assistance. Useful LinksArticle written by Alison Colley 'Gender Equality in the Workplace: Still and Issue?' November 2018 |
Mon, 18 February 2019
Is it discrimination to dismiss an unmarried employee who cohabits with their boyfriend if your religion and/or belief prohibit it?
A summary of the decision in the Employment Appeal Tribunal discrimination case ofGan Menachem Hendon Limited v De GroenIn this episode of the podcast I cover the recent case of the Jewish nursery who dismissed an employee who refused to lie about cohabiting with her boyfriend. A case that follows the decision of the Supreme Court in the ‘Gay Cake’ case, reported previously in episode 109 of the podcast. In this episode I will cover:
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We offer training on Equality and Diversity for staff and we can review your contracts, procedures and Handbooks for you so please do get in touch if we can be of any assistance. Useful LinksGan Menachem Hendon Limited v De Groen – Employment Appeal Tribunal Lee v Ashers Baking Company Limited – Supreme Court Judgement |