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In this episode of the podcast I cover up to date key information for employers to consider. Correct as at 09/03/2020. In this episode I will cover: .What if the Employee returns from holiday in an affected area but has no symptoms or obvious exposure? What if the employee has possible exposure from someone who is infected and is advised to remain at home by a medical professional or on medical advice issued? Closure of the workplace or requiring staff to stay away from the office due to concerns? What if an employee has the virus? What if an employee wants to stay at home because they are worried or of a nervous disposition? What if an employee refuses to stay at home? What if the employee cannot work as their child’s school or nursery is closed? Some other considerations such as insurance and alternative ways of working. Action Points 1) Issue a notice to all staff requiring them to inform you immediately if they are at risk because of travel to a location deemed by the Home office to be a risk. 2) Issue a notice to all staff reminding them of the requirement to properly wash their hands and contain any coughs and sneezes. 3) Encourage good hygiene in the workplace and consider increasing cleaning and providing additional sanitising equipment and materials. 4) If your business is such that customers and visitors come onto your premises, display additional notices about hand washing, provide sanitiser and put up notices asking customers to inform you if they have been to one of the affected areas in recent weeks. 5) If you intend to implement a policy of minimum time between returning from holiday to returning to work, notify all staff and inform them how you plan on dealing with this time. If you are going to require them to take holiday for example for these extra days make it clear that you are doing so and refer to the relevant part of your contracts and/or procedures. 6) Review your business continuity plan. 7) Consider your ability to work from home and explore what resources are available to you to enable your business to continue to operate as smoothly as possible. 8) Assign one or two senior people in the business as responsible for monitoring the situation on the www.gov.uk website and within the business. 9) If in doubt seek advice. We are talking to businesses on a daily basis about these issues and we can share best practice, latest advice and support with you. 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. Photo-by-Dimitri-Karastelev-on-Unsplash 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 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 | Solicitors Portsmouth HR Isle of Wight | HR Salisbury | HR Eastleigh |HR Portsmouth

In this episode 252 of the podcast following on from the last episode about constructive unfair dismissal I bring you a rundown of some employment tribunal case examples. In this episode I cover the following cases: Mr Marshall v Mcpherson Limited (2025) 09 07 2025 – Employment Appeal Tribunal case Mrs Rogerson v Dreamstore Norwich Limited 16 01 2020 Western Excavating (ECC) Ltd v Sharp [1978] Malik v BCCI [1997] Isle of Wight Tourist Board v Coombes [1976] Bournemouth University v Buckland [2010] Blackburn v Aldi Stores Ltd [2013] – EAT British Aircraft Corporation Ltd v Austin [1978] Omilaju v Waltham Forest London Borough Council [2005]   If you would like support to understand if you may have a claim for constructive unfair dismissal please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01983 897003 for a free no obligation discussion. We can also help if you are an employer defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Other resources you may find helpful: What is Constructive Unfair Dismissal?   Training for your Team 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 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 £234 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 251 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of the law regarding constructive unfair dismissal. In this episode I cover: What Constructive Unfair Dismissal is? How the law came about Why we have the legal right to claim constructive unfair dismissal How constructive unfair dismissal differs from unfair dismissal The leading case and judgement from Western Excavating v Sharp An employee can claim an employer has breached both express and implied terms The implied term of trust and confidence and how this was established The leading case of Malik v BCCI What an employee needs to show in order to claim constructive unfair dismissal.   If you would like support to understand if you may have a claim for constructive unfair dismissal please do not hesitate to contact our office on 01983 897003 for a free no obligation discussion.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Other resources you may find helpful: What is Constructive Unfair Dismissal?   Training for your Team 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   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 £234 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 250 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the process for dealing with warnings as a disciplinary or capability sanction. In this episode I cover: What a warning is. Why some managers use warnings inappropriately. When a warning should be used. The procedure for issuing a warning. Why it is important to follow the correct procedure when issuing a warning. How long warnings should last for. What you should consider if you want to give an indefinite warning. When you can take into consideration an expired warning. What to consider if you want to dismiss an employee after cumulative warnings. How getting the process wrong could lead to a claim for constructive unfair dismissal.   If you would like training and support for your managers to empower them to deal with capability and disciplinary processes confidential and correctly, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for free in obligation discussion..   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Other resources you may find helpful: Disciplinary Issues Unfair Dismissal   Training for your Team 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   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 £234 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 249 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts on the substantive delays in the employment tribunal process which are hindering access to justice for employees and increasing costs and stress for employers and employees. In this episode I cover: My own and my colleagues first hand experience of the delays in the employment tribunal. A summary of the latest employment tribunal statistics published detailing the number of cases that have been submitted and the number of cases that are currently in the system. Some real life cases where judgements have been issued and published recently. My thoughts on why the system is ‘broken’ and why it is only going to get worse. How I would change the system to reduce delays and volume of cases. If you are making a claim, considering a claim or are involved in defending a claim, we can assist you, and take away some of the stress from the process. Please do not hesitate to get in touch for a free no obligation discussion about your case.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Cases referred to: Hill v St Pauls C of E Primary and Others Baker v Jaguar Land Rover Limited Parker v Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary Craven v Forrest Fresh Foods Limited   Latest statistics from the Tribunal system   https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2025  Training for your Team 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   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 £234 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 248 of the podcast I bring you a reminder and refresher about the way in which you calculate holiday entitlement and pay. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: Why it is important to calculate leave entitlement and pay separately. How to calculate annual leave entitlement for a regular employee with guaranteed or set hours. How to calculate annual leave entitlement for an irregular hours, zero hour or part year worker. What you need to consider when calculating holiday pay for all employees. When you can pay the standard or basic pay for holiday. When you need to calculate the average pay over the last 52 weeks and pay this for holiday. What rolled up holiday pay is and when you can pay it. Why you will need to rectify any issues with your calculation of holiday pay now. What changes are set out in the Employment Rights Bill 2025 in regard to holiday record keeping. Whether you are an employer, HR advisor, or employee looking to understand your rights, this episode offers clear, up-to-date guidance on annual leave and holiday pay.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Other resources on holiday Holiday Pay: What is Rolled Up Holiday Pay? Holiday pay and holiday entitlement changes 2024   Resources about Worker status When is a ‘Worker’ a ‘Worker’ for the purposes of employment law? Worker Status & the ‘Gig’ Economy: Addison Lee Drivers Uber Drivers Have Workers Rights: Episode 66   Training for your Team 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   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 £234 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 247 of the podcast I explore the new law concerning neonatal care leave and pay – a new statutory right designed to support parents whose babies require neonatal care after birth. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: What neonatal care leave is and who will be eligible How the statutory leave and pay will work in practice The qualifying conditions for employees The likely impact on employers and pay requirements Practical steps to prepare for the new legislation Whether you’re an employer, HR advisor, or employee looking to understand your rights, this episode offers clear, up-to-date guidance on this important new family-friendly policy.   Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast to stay informed on the latest in UK employment law. If you have questions or need tailored advice, feel free to get in touch – we are here to help.   Neonatal Care Leave & Pay Policy We have a template policy, with guidance notes, available to download now on our website for £18. You can purchase now here: Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Policy Training for your Team 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   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 £234 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

In this episode 246 of the podcast I bring you the final episode in this mini series all about TUPE, and today we cover the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about all things TUPE. This is episode 5 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover the following questions Can you change employee terms so that they are the same as your existing employees? When can you make changes to employee contracts? Can you make changes to terms if a couple of years have passed? What happens to employee holiday entitlement when they transfer? What if the client decides they no longer want the service we provide and do not appoint a new provider or bring the work in-house? What if TUPE does not apply to a particular employee but the transferor and transferee agree for them to transfer?    Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE Episode 2 – Employee Rights Episode 3 – Automatic Unfair Dismissal Episode 4 – The legal duty to inform and consult         Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

The Employers obligation to provide information to employees In this episode 245 of the podcast I bring you the details of the obligations for transferee employers to provide information to the transferor about employees, and the obligations to inform employees and in certain circumstances to consult with employees before they transfer. This is episode 4 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The requirement to provide employee liability information for the incoming employer. When you may have to provide employee information under the terms of your contract with a customer. Who employers need to inform about a transfer. When employers need to elect employee representatives. When an employer can inform employees directly. When the obligation to consult with employees arises. Practical steps to plan ahead and ensure compliance with legal obligations.   Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE Episode 2 – Employee Rights Episode 3 – Automatic Unfair Dismissal       Training for your Team 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   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 £225 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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 244 of the podcast I bring you the details of the enhanced protection from dismissal that applies to certain employees under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 3 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The additional protection from unfair dismissal as a result of a transfer. When the automatic unfair dismissal right applies. The required length of service to bring a claim for automatic unfair TUPE dismissal. The defence to a claim for automatic unfair dismissal under TUPE. What economic, technical and organisational reasons have been successful defences. When a dismissal is not linked to the TUPE transfer.   Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE Episode 2 – Employee Rights         Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 243 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key employee rights under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 2 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The automatic transfer of employment principle. How to determine which employees fall into the organised grouping that transfer. Employee right to object to the transfer. What happens when an employee objects to the transfer. What happens to employee continuous service on transfer. How to deal with employee terms and conditions on transfer. When a change to terms is void. The exceptions to making changes to employee terms after a transfer.   Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE   Sexual Harassment Training Learn how to create a safe & respectful workplace by attending our online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Managers. Online training – 26th March 2025 from 9:30-11am Book now here:  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-for-managers-tickets-1204886119819?aff=oddtdtcreator 90 minute training session for Managers £75 plus VAT.   Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 242 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law on the transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations, also known as TUPE. This is episode 1 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What TUPE is. The background to the legislation. The purpose and effect of TUPE regulations. When TUPE will apply. What a Business Transfer is and how to identify if TUPE applies. What a Service Provision change is and how to identify when TUPE will apply to a Service Provision Change. Sexual Harassment Training Learn how to create a safe & respectful workplace by attending our online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Managers. Online training – 26th March 2025 from 9:30-11am Book now here: https://lnkd.in/e7ME3EKZ 90 minute training session for Managers £75 plus VAT.   Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

Dealing with toxic or negative employees can be time consuming and tricky. In this episode 241 of the podcast I discuss what it is like to have toxic or negative employees on your team. Those employees who bring everyone down, and in some cases relish making life difficult for their manager, supervisor or employer, are very tricky to deal with and require really strong management and proactive management even when it is difficult. In this episode of the podcast we cover: How to identify those toxic employees. What you do with employees who are constantly negative. The impact these toxic employees can have on the rest of the team. How toxic employees can, in extreme cases, make employers afraid to attend at their own business! The steps you can take to address the issue of a toxic or negative employee. Why you need to address negative or disruptive behaviours early on. Why approaching difficult conversations with kind candour will help you overcome your fear. Example cases where employees have been dismissed due to their negative or disruptive behaviours.   Cases covered in this weeks' podcast Dangerfield v Red Bull Technology Limited O’Hare v Q D Services Ltd     Training for your Team 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     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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw  

In this episode 240 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of when you may be able to recover your costs if you are successful in making a claim or defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What you need to know to avoid having a costs order made against you. When you may be at risk of having to pay the other party’s costs. When a costs award may be made What the Employment Tribunal will consider when they are deciding whether to make a costs award. If costs can be awarded against someone who does not have a legal representative. If costs will be awarded against you if you do not have the money to pay. What vexatious, abusive or disruptive conduct is. Why unreasonable conduct in the bringing or defending a claim can lead to you having to pay costs. What the Employment Tribunal will consider when determining if a case has no reasonable prospects of success. The type of costs order that can be made. The amount of costs that you can recover.   Cases covered in this weeks’ podcast Hargreaves v Evolve Housing and Support (2024) Clements v Secretary of State for Justice (2021) Legge v Environment Agency [2024] 3 WLUK 616  Vaughan v London Borough of Lewisham and others UKEAT/0533/12     Training for your Team 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       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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 239 of the podcast I bring you a reminder of the without prejudice rules and section 111A protected discussions and the importance of following a process when you are making an offer to an employee. Equally if you are an employee engaged in discussions why your behaviour can also come under scrutiny. The case we are covering is Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What the common law ‘without prejudice’ rules are and when they apply. What improper behaviour is in the context of without prejudice discussions. What the Section 111A Employment Rights Act 1996 is and when it applies. Why employers should follow the ACAS code of practice on settlement discussions. My tips for dealing with settlement discussions in a way that avoids any improper behaviour. The facts the case Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres and the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.   Previous Podcasts to Note Settlement Discussions & Settlement Agreements   Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 238 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of the key employment law changes from 2024 as well as a look ahead to what is to come in 2025. It is important that all employers are aware of the changes and take steps to ensure compliance now. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Holiday entitlement calculations for irregular hours, zero hours and part-year workers. Holiday pay changes. Expansion of flexible working rights. Introduction of carer’s leave. Paternity leave changes. Changes to redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those taking family leave. Sexual harassment prevention duty. Gratuity (Tips) law changes. The Employment Rights Bill. New Employment Tribunal rules and procedures. Removal of employers ability to respond to an Employment claim by email. Neo-natal care leave. Gender identity and gender critical belief cases.   Previous Podcasts to Note Holiday Pay changes – Holiday Entitlement & Pay Sexual Harassment Prevention – New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2024 & New Sexual Harassment Law: Important change for all employers Employment Rights Bill – Employment Rights Bill 2024: Key information Redundancy Protection case – Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave     Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 237 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Steve Phillip founder of The Jordan Legacy an organisation founded following his life-changing experience after the death of his son Jordan. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What employers need to be aware of with regards to suicide. Tips on how to manage conversations about suicide. Why every employer has a role to play in preventing suicide. Resources that all employers can access. Managing employee wellbeing and mental health generally.   Resources Zero Suicide Alliance 20-minute free video training resource: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training The Hub of Hope – postcode search for local help and support: https://hubofhope.co.uk/ The Jordan Legacy website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ The Jordan Legacy Help & Resources website page: https://thejordanlegacy.com/help-resources/     Steve Phillip Steve Phillip was a successful leadership & sales coach and corporate speaker, heading towards semi-retirement, when, in December 2019, he received a call that would change his life forever; his 34 year old son, Jordan, had taken his own life. Within 12 months of this life-changing experience, Steve established The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide hope to people who are feeling suicidal, by engaging all those who share his ambition prevent all preventable suicides’. With a following of more than 60,000 people on LinkedIn, Steve delivers impactful and inspiring talks and interviews, using his own lived experience and insight to help others spot the signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to provide support to those who are feeling suicidal. Steve delivers talks and interviews on the topic of suicide awareness and prevention to corporate organisations, charities, education centres, the Police, the Military and other organisations and community groups throughout the UK and overseas, including policy makers in various UK Government departments.   𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛 Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/  Jordan’s Space – The Jordan Legacy’s fortnightly radio show https://thejordanlegacy.com/jordans-space-on-yowah/  E: steve@thejordanlegacy.com LinkedIn – (Steve’s profile): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/ LinkedIn – The Jordan Legacy Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/ Instagram: @jordanlegacyUK https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/ Twitter – The Jordan Legacy: @jordanlegacyUK https://twitter.com/jordanlegacyUK   Twitter – (Steve’s profile) @hopestevep https://twitter.com/hopestevep Facebook – (The Jordan Legacy) https://www.facebook.com/thejordanlegacycic/     Training for your Team 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     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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 236 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.     Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT) We have created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment.   The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to: We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk for more information. Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training.     Training for your Team 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     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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw   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.

In this episode 235 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Hunter V Carnival plc in which the Appeal Tribunal considered the protection provided by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999. In this episode we cover: The protection provided to women on maternity leave by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999. The analysis of a suitable alternative vacancy in the context of maternity leave protection when a redundancy situation arises. What employers have to consider if they are making redundancies when an employee is on maternity leave or another period of family leave. What the difference is between reducing numbers of staff in a role and creating new reduced number roles. You can read the full judgment here: Hunter v Carnival plc     Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation Webinar Training for Managers 20th November at 10am  90-minute training webinar to ensure they understand what sexual harassment is, how to prevent sexual harassment and reporting and investigation obligations and processes. Each webinar is 90 Minutes, and the cost is £81.96 per person. To book please head to Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-for-managers-tickets-1059654728819?aff=oddtdtcreator   Marie Fall, Chief People and Culture Officer from Axel Arigato had this to say about the training provided:  “We recently participated in a workshop led by Alison Colley on sexual harassment prevention, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Alison brought an engaging and structured approach, delivering critical insights with clarity and depth. The session was interactive, making the complex topic accessible and relatable for all our leaders. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting both the quality of the content and Alison’s expert facilitation. We left feeling equipped and motivated to foster a safe, respectful workplace culture. Thank you, Alison, for an impactful session!”   DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT) We have also created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment. The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to: We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk for more information. Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training.   Training for your Team 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   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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw  

On the 10th October 2024 the biggest reform of employment law for many years was published in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. In this episode 234 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the changes to employment law. In this episode we cover: Sexual Harassment ‘all’ steps prevention Employees who make a sexual harassment disclosure will become a ‘protected disclosure’ for whistleblowing protection Employers will be liable to third party harassment Removal of the unfair dismissal qualifying period Introduction of a statutory probation period Regulation on zero and low hours contracts Additional rights for those on zero hours or low hour contracts Additional pregnancy protection from dismissal Additional protection for those who take family leave End to employers ability to dismiss employees who refuse a change to their contract terms Additional requirements for employers to justify the decision to refuse a request for flexible working Removal of the waiting period for statutory sick pay so it will be available from day 1 of employment Bereavement leave available for all Paternity and parental leave will be available from day one of employment Change to how you calculate the numbers for collective redundancy Creation of a fair work agency Trade Union reform including requirement for employers to set out in a written statement that the worker has the right to join a trade union You can read the full bill here: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3737   Sexual Harassment prevention paperwork For £100 plus VAT you can now download the following documents to get you started with your obligation to prevent sexual harassment: Sexual harassment risk assessment – organisation wide Sexual Harassment Policy Template & Guidance Note Sexual Harassment Investigation flow chart Notice to issue to all staff Training record Timetable for annual review Investigation guidance for managers You can download now here: Sexual Harassment Prevention Documents for Employers     Training for your Team 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     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   Zoes Law Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw             Photo by Deniz Fuchidzhiev on Unsplash