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.

Settlement Discussions & Settlement Agreements

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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.

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

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

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

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

From the 26th October 2024 a new proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment comes into force and will apply to all employers regardless of size.

In this episode 233 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the change in the law as well as my advice and recommendations on what employers should be doing to ensure compliance. In this episode we cover:

• What the new legal obligation means.
• The consequences of not complying with the new obligation.
• The steps that employers should take to ensure minimum compliance.
• Why an annual review is needed.
• Why training for managers and all staff is important.

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

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

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

We are often called upon by both employers and employees to advise in situations where a departing employee has taken documents or confidential information belonging to their employer.

Sometimes this is completely innocent and there is no intention on the part of the employee to exploit the information, and in others it is taken with the intent to use in their new employment, either way this can be very worrying for employers.

In this episode 232 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key things employers can do if they find themselves in a situation where confidential information has been taken and how to safeguard and prevent the loss in the first place. In this episode we cover:

• The reasons why departing employees may take confidential information or documents,
• The immediate steps employers should take when they find out that an employee has taken confidential information.
• The legal options available including obtaining an injunction and/or damages.
• The potential criminal consequences of taking confidential information or documents.
• Steps that employers can take during an employee’s employment to safeguard data.
• The importance of a robust confidentiality clause in employment contracts.
• When a non-disclosure agreement may be required.
• Why you should consider post-termination restrictions in your employee contracts.
• The points to note to ensure post-termination restrictions are enforceable.
• Why having robust IT processes and regular audits is important.

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

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