Employment Law Bitesize Series

Travers Smith

Welcome to our series of short podcasts from the Travers Smith Employment team. Our podcasts are designed to give a basic overview of different areas of UK and international employment law, either as a refresher or update on topical issues, or as a helpful introduction for those new to HR. Episodes cover a range of topics including redundancies, discrimination, key case law, disciplinary hearings and key issues when employing people overseas."

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20 episodes
Updated July 17

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July 17 · 17 min
Employment Update - July 2026
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May 28 · 7 min
Episode 3: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland
Other trends in the Switzerland In the third and final episode of our series, we turn our attention to a range of other key considerations when employing individuals in Switzerland. We explore the rise in employee complaints and how they are managed, and the enforceability of post-termination restrictions. We also discuss flexible working models, compliance processes and ESG obligations, and the increasing focus on pay transparency. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
May 15 · 18 min
Employment Update May 2026
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
May 11 · 18 min
Episode 2: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland
In the second episode of our series we cover the termination of employment in Switzerland. We examine the key legal considerations and protections that employers must navigate when bringing an employment contract to an end. Topics covered include the handling of discrimination claims, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, garden leave provisions, probationary periods and notice requirements, as well as the special protections against dismissal for certain groups of employees. We also explore the role of employee representative bodies in collective redundancy situations and offer practical guidance on the steps employers should consider when seeking to resolve termination disputes effectively. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
April 10 · 18 min
A new era for HR - Episode 3: The impact of AI on employment litigation
In our third episode, host Ailie Murray and our guest Ruth Kennedy, Barrister at 11KBW, dive into the impact of AI on employment litigation, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the conduct of cases, the rise of interim relief applications, and the generation of materials at unprecedented speed and volume. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
March 26 · 13 min
Episode 1: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland
Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. In these three episodes, Marianne Parkinson and Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team are joined by Thomas Kälin of MLL Legal to discuss key employment law considerations and important factors to keep in mind when employing staff in Switzerland. You can also listen and download on Apple and Spotify. Episode one: Hiring in Switzerland Our first episode is now live, focusing on the hiring process in Switzerland. This episode covers topics such as questions to avoid during interviews, common hiring practices, reference letters, considerations when hiring from a competitor, steps required for documenting terms of employment, and notice periods under Swiss law. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
March 20 · 19 min
Employment Update March 2026
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
February 6 · 12 min
A new era for HR - Episode 2: AI use cases and compliant efficiencies
In our second episode, we discuss how AI is transforming recruitment, performance management and employee monitoring. Hosts Ailie Murray and James Wells look at some of the practical benefits AI can bring in these areas, and consider the associated legal and people risks, as well as going on to offer some practical tips for HR and People teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
January 23 · 11 min
A new era for HR - Episode 1: Navigating AI with Best Practice
In our first episode, discover the impact of the UK's and EU's regulations on of AI in the workplace – from obligations under data protection and equalities legislation to the forthcoming, stricter requirements of the EU AI Act for high-risk recruitment and decision-making systems. Hosts, Ailie Murray and James Longster, discuss the rules on automated decision-making, employer duties to avoid bias and discrimination, and the crucial role of human oversight. You’ll also hear about headline legal cases, the risks of “shadow AI”, and why implementing robust policies, staff training and other risk management is vital as regulatory goalposts continue to shift. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
January 20 · 19 min
Employment Update January 2026
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Dec 19, 2025 · 19 min
Employment Winter Newsletter 2025
Rounding up 2025 and looking forward into 2026 with the Travers Smith Employment team. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 24, 2025 · 16 min
Episode 3: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates
In our final episode, our speakers discuss other hot topics and employment trends in the UAE, including a rise in grievances and increased use of third parties for investigations; post-termination restriction (i.e. non-competes) enforceability, Emiratisation requirements, and other unique regional challenges. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 13, 2025 · 19 min
Employment Update November 2025
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 11, 2025 · 17 min
Episode 2: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates
Episode two of our series covering employment law in the UAE covers dismissals and the end of employment in the UAE. Our speakers are joined by Michael Chattle of Al Tamimi to discuss topics such as existing employee protections (particularly between mainland, free zones and financial free zones); justification of 'for cause' immediate termination; notice periods, pay in lieu, and garden leave; and settle agreements and practical considerations. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Nov 5, 2025 · 18 min
Episode 1: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates
Our first episode is now live, covering the hiring process in the UAE, including differing laws in the UAE mainland, free zones, and financial free zones; anti-discrimination rules when advertising and interviewing candidates; background checks; hiring from competitors and related legal risks; and essential documentation (offer letters, contracts, etc.). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Sep 18, 2025 · 13 min
Employment Update September 2025
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Aug 28, 2025 · 14 min
Episode 3: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands
In our final episode on The Netherlands, our speakers discuss other employment considerations and trends in The Netherlands, including the growing trend of conducting third-party investigations, the use of non-competes and potential upcoming changes to their duration. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Aug 6, 2025 · 20 min
Episode 2: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands
In this second episode, we speak with Houthoff about termination of employment in The Netherlands and key things to consider – including requirements for dismissal and specific protections that employees are afforded, the role of works councils and termination agreements. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Jul 30, 2025 · 12 min
Episode 1: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands
In the these three episodes, Senior Associate Marianne Parkinson and Associate Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team are joined by Partner Jet Stolk who heads up Houthoff's Employment & Pensions practice in The Netherlands. Our speakers discuss the process of hiring, ending employment, and other notable considerations when employing staff in The Netherlands. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp
Jul 11, 2025 · 19 min
Employment Update July 2025
Key employment and business immigration developments for employers This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Blubrry - https://create.blubrry.com/resources/about-blubrry/privacy-policy OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Employment Law Bitesize Series

Employment Update - July 2026

Episode 3: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland

Employment Update May 2026

Episode 2: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland

A new era for HR - Episode 3: The impact of AI on employment litigation

Episode 1: Travers Smith X MLL Legal - Switzerland

Employment Update March 2026

A new era for HR - Episode 2: AI use cases and compliant efficiencies

A new era for HR - Episode 1: Navigating AI with Best Practice

Employment Update January 2026

Employment Winter Newsletter 2025

Episode 3: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates

Employment Update November 2025

Episode 2: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates

Episode 1: Travers Smith x Al Tamimi - The United Arab Emirates

Employment Update September 2025

Episode 3: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands

Episode 2: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands

Episode 1: Travers Smith x Houthoff - The Netherlands

Employment Update July 2025