The Employment Law & HR Podcast

By: Alison Colley Solicitor from Real Employment Law Advice
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  • Summary

  • Established in August 2014 this is a podcast for Employers, HR professionals and anyone who is interested in employment law & HR. It is designed to bring you an update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise at work. Employment law changes on a daily basis and it can be really hard to keep up to date with the changes and essential elements of what you need to know to successfully run your business. This podcast is designed to bring you all the information you need to know in an easy to listen, easy to understand and easy to implement way. Looking at things from a practical as well as legal perspective. Your legal lighthouse, guiding you through a sea of employment legislation.
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Episodes
  • When are settlement discussions protected?

    When are settlement discussions protected?
    Jan 27 2025

    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

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    As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – alison@realemploymentlawadvice.co.uk or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

    Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

    We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

    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
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    27 mins
  • Employment Law & HR highlights 2024

    Employment Law & HR highlights 2024
    Jan 3 2025

    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
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    22 mins
  • Suicide Awareness for Employers

    Suicide Awareness for Employers
    Dec 9 2024
    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
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