Tue, 24 December 2019
In this episode of the podcast I bring you a brief update on what will be coming in 2020.
In this episode I will cover:
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Please do leave your thoughts on this issue in the comments section below. Please ensure that any comments are respectful to all views and opinions.
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Tue, 10 December 2019
In this episode of the podcast I bring you the normal seasonal warning that comes from employment lawyers and HR professionals, about the party season with the pitfalls and perils of office party shenanigans! In this episode I will cover:
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Please do leave your thoughts on this issue in the comments section 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 £198 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, 26 November 2019
In this episode of the podcast I bring you my thoughts on the line between legitimate management of conduct and performance verses bullying. This is an issue that comes up regularly when advising both employers and employees and in my view it can be resolved with a few changes. In this episode I will cover:
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Please do leave your thoughts on this issue in the comments section 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 £198 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 Photo by Frank Busch on Unsplash |
Tue, 12 November 2019
Are comments made about not recruiting someone who is homosexual contrary to EU law - even if there is no recruitment process ongoing?
In this episode of the podcast I bring you the Judgement from a European Case which provides an interesting look at what happens if someone makes comments outside of the context of recruitment and employment but which are negative to the LGBTI community and in turn would put off applicants in the future. In this episode I will cover:
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ResourcesNH v Associazione Avvocatura per i diritti LGBTI 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 £198 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 |
Thu, 7 November 2019
Top Tips on being a GREAT Employer direct from businesses on the Isle of Wight In this short bonus episode of the podcast I bring you a recording made at the IOW Chamber Breakfast meeting at the Garlic Farm in October 2019. I asked several attendees from businesses on the Isle of Wight to give me their Top Tips on how to be a great employer. In the episode you will hear from: Fiona Jeffery - Brightbulb Design Cindy Newnham - Lifeline Fire and Security Sandra Knowles - Hillbans Pest Control Andrew Nordbruch - Wight Computers Tracey Hill - Osel Enterprises Jeri Williams - Smooth Accounting Alistair Dickinson - MyCRM & Mapsimise Kathy Lockwood - Real Employment Law Advice Albert Bargery - Real Employment Law Advice
What is your favourite tip from those given on the episode? Do you have any tips you would add?
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Tue, 15 October 2019
In this episode of the podcast I bring you a brief overview of the basics of discrimination. This episode is ideal if you are new to HR, management or you just want a refresher of what discrimination is. In this episode I will cover:
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Resources
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 £198 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, 30 September 2019
In this episode of the podcast I cover a recent case decided by the Norwich Employment Tribunal as to whether a vegetarian employee could claim protection from discrimination on the grounds of vegetarianism. In this episode I will cover:
Action Points
ResourcesConisbee v Crossley Farms Limited & Others - Employment Tribunal Article on Philosophical Beliefs and the Vegan Case
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 £198 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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Fri, 27 September 2019
In this bonus episode of the podcast I bring you the audio from a recent interview on the YouTube channel for a business based locally to me on the Isle of Wight. I was very pleased to have been invited onto the Business & Technology Show from MyCRM and I hope you find it interesting! You can learn a bit more about me and why I started the business, including why my favourite film is Back To The Future. |
Tue, 17 September 2019
In this episode of the podcast I interview Dr Julia Shaw about Spot, which she has co-founded to help employers and employees with harassment and discrimination recording and reporting. About Dr Julia ShawIn 2017 Dr Julia Shaw co-founded the memory science and artificial intelligence start-up Spot. Spot helps employees report workplace harassment and discrimination, and empowers organisations to build a more inclusive and respectful work environment. Dr Shaw is also a psychological scientist at UCL, and is best known for her research in the areas of memory and criminal psychology. Dr Shaw also consults as an expert on legal cases, particularly cases involving historic allegations. SpotUseful Links |
Tue, 3 September 2019
In this episode of the podcast I cover the basics which employers need to consider with regards to Subject Access Requests when received from employees. In this episode I will cover:
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ResourcesGDPR: Action List for Employers – episode 90
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 £198 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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Tue, 20 August 2019
In this episode of the podcast I discuss the importance of managing difficult or contentious conversations successfully. In this episode I will cover:
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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 £198 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 Photo by Etienne Boulanger on Unsplash |
Wed, 24 July 2019
In this episode of the podcast I interview Kate Cook, a corporate nutrition coach and we discuss how nutrition and well-being are important in the workplace and for employee happiness and business success. About Kate CookThe Business of Wellness – inspiring healthier lifestyles for better business. Kate Cook gives talks and workshops to business clients empowering their staff to adopt healthier lifestyles. Fresh, creative and practical information is delivered in an interactive style that encourages involvement and engagement. Kate is passionate about making nutritional change easy and effective. She is a highly experienced international speaker and her successful practice methods have secured extensive TV appearances, publishing deals, magazine features and commissions as an international keynote. As founder and director of the Harley Street clinic The Nutrition Coach, Kate has personally worked with more than 7,500 patients face to face and written 7 books including: ‘Get Healthy for Good’ (Whole Health), ‘Drop a Dress Size’, ‘Shape Up Your Life’ and most recently ‘Positive Nutrition – Strategic Eating to Upgrade Your Health and Energy’. TV appearances include UKTV’s ‘The Truth About Beauty’. Kate has also delivered a TedX Fidelity International talk on ‘Dishing The Dirt’. Clients Accenture, Bank of England, Bank of New York Mellon, Christie’s Fine Art Auctioneers, Coutts (Zurich), Discovery Channel Europe, EDF Energy, Gardiner and Theobold, Jack Wills, Jones Lang LaSalle, JP Morgan, Land Securities, Landor, London Underground Ltd., Network Rail, Ogilvy & Mather, Origins, Overbury, Oxford University Press, Pret A Manger, Skanska, Time Warner, The White Company. CompetitionKate has very kindly offered a copy of her latest book ‘Positive Nutrition – Strategic Eating to Upgrade Your Health and Energy’ to one lucky listener. All you need to do is leave a comment in the show notes which can be found at www.adviceforemployers.co.uk/podcast/127 between Thursday 25th July 2019 - Thursday 8th August 2019. The winner will be picked at random on Friday 9th August 2019. Useful Linkswww.thecorporatenutritioncoach.co.uk
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, 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 |
Mon, 4 February 2019
Snow and travel disruption at workFollowing the snow across much of the UK last week the issue of snow and disruption at work and the inevitable questions about employers obligations has arisen. So in this episode of the podcast I cover what you should do if employees cannot attend at work because of snow. In this episode I will cover the following:
We can help with the relevant procedure and clause for your employment contracts to deal with snow and travel disruption. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for some real life help for your organisation. Useful Links
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 email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006 |
Mon, 21 January 2019
Dealing with sickness absence in the workplaceThis episode of the podcast is the fourth and final part of a mini series on managing sickness absence at work and in this episode I cover some frequently asked questions and listener questions. In this episode I will cover answers to the following questions:
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We can help with the forms you need, the relevant procedure and training for your managers. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for some real life help for your organisation. Useful LinksOther related podcasts:
You can find an index of all of the podcast topics covered so far here: Podcast Index
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 email alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or miranda@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001 or 023 8098 2006
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