Employment Talk

Irwin Mitchell

Do you want to keep up-to-date with the latest employment law news? Tune in to our fortnightly employment podcast where our experts will help you keep your finger on the pulse.

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May 21, 2024 · 36 min
Workers' rights under a Labour government
After a poor turnout for the Conservatives at the local elections, polls are indicating that Labour will form the next government. Labour has said that it will publish an Employment Bill within its first 100 days in government. In our latest podcast our experts map out what this might mean for business.
Apr 16, 2024 · 31 min
Redundancies – the tricky bits
Do you know your rights when faced with redundancy? From recent headlines of job losses at Ted Baker and The Metro Bank, our latest employment podcast provides essential advice on redundancies. Our experts Elaine Huttley and Jo Moseley discuss the complexities and the best practice when an employer/employee is faced with termination of a contract.
Mar 19, 2024 · 28 min
Flexible working: How can you get it right?
What are the benefits of flexible working, and what do employers have to consider? In our latest podcast, employment experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss everything you need to know about flexible working and how your teams can do it effectively.
Feb 22, 2024 · 20 min
Spending a penny: toilets and the workplace
Can an employer ask women to use the men’s bathroom or an accessible toilet if they don’t have dedicated female facilities? In our latest employment podcast, experts Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss the legal position about providing staff toilets in the workplace, and the issues surrounding toilet breaks.
Jan 18, 2024 · 27 min
Employment law: what's coming up in 2024?
With the government trying to legislate for more inclusive working practices, there’s plenty of change expected to employment law this year. In our latest podcast, employment experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley break down all you need to know to plan for the next twelve months.
Dec 12, 2023 · 23 min
Swearing in the workplace
What are your thoughts on swearing in the workplace? Do you think we’ve become more tolerant of it as a society? In our latest employment podcast, our experts Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss the legal context around swearing in the workplace and potential discrimination issues, alongside practical tips for employers.
Oct 3, 2023 · 18 min
Relationships in the workplace
In a 2020 YouGov survey, how many people said they’d met their current partner at work? Should employers implement policies to regulate relationships in the workplace or ban them altogether? From the legal issues of workplace relationships to what you should include in a policy, and practical advice on how to deal with relationships between managers and the people they supervise, our employment experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes cover everything you need to know.
Sep 19, 2023 · 37 min
Everything you need to know about performance management
In our latest employment law podcast, our experts Jo Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the general principles of performance management, what reasonableness looks like in the context of unfair dismissal claims, why you need to make adjustments to the process if an employee is disabled, and more.
Aug 15, 2023 · 43 min
Maternity discrimination in the workplace
In 2016, the government published a report with the Equality and Human Rights Commission which revealed that 11% of mothers had lost their jobs because they'd been dismissed by their employers or been treated so unfairly that they felt they had to leave. Maternity discrimination in the workplace is still an issue. In our latest podcast, our employment experts provide practical examples of recent cases and explain the laws in place to support women.
Aug 1, 2023 · 18 min
The latest on the Worker Protection Bill changes
Last time, we discussed the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act) Bill, which was making its way through the House of Lords. But there's been some significant changes over the last couple of weeks. Join Jo and Glenn as they address these and outline what you need to do to prepare.
Jul 18, 2023 · 30 min
Protecting your employees from third-party harassment
Before 2008, there was no specific legislation which protected employees from third-party harassment. But the law in this area has changed significantly over the last 10 years. Our employment experts discuss claims employees can bring, what the new Worker Protection Bill says about third party harassment, and more.
Jul 4, 2023 · 32 min
19. Stamping out sexual harassment in the workplace
A number of high-profile sexual harassment cases have hit the headlines over recent weeks. In our latest employment law podcast, our experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the concerning number of sexual harassment cases, the legislation currently going through Parliament, the cost of employers not taking action, and more.
Jun 20, 2023 · 44 min
18. How can employers deal with complaints where there is a conflict of equally lawful views?
In our latest employment podcast, our host Joanne Moseley sat down with Partner, Charlotte Rees-John and Senior Associate and co-chair of our IMEqual network group, Chris Hurlston. To celebrate Pride Month, they discuss LGBTQ+ rights in the workplace, the lessons you can take from conflicting beliefs cases, our IMEqual network group, and more.
May 23, 2023 · 23 min
17. Post Brexit changes to employment law
What changes to employment law has the government announced? And how will they impact employers? In our latest podcast, our employment experts Joanne Moseley and Glenn Hayes discuss the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, Working Time Regulations, rolled up holiday pay, TUPE, and more.
May 9, 2023 · 37 min
16. What are the employment issues related to social media?
In our latest podcast, our experts discuss the controversy over Gary Lineker’s tweet and the legal issues employers should consider before taking action against a member of staff who says something they don’t agree with on social media.
Apr 25, 2023 · 32 min
15. What counts as a resignation?
If an employee says they intend to resign in the near future, does that count as a resignation? Is a resignation effective if it’s given verbally? In our latest episode, host Jo Moseley and employment expert Glenn Hayes discuss the legal principles around resigning and some of the mistakes employers make.
Apr 11, 2023 · 35 min
14. Everything you need to know about the four day working week
What do we mean when we talk about the four-day working week trial? How many hours do employees on the trial work compared to their normal hours? And do they receive the same pay? In our latest episode, our host Joanne Moseley is joined by a guest colleague, Elaine Huttley to discuss the positive benefits of the four-day working week, the legal issues employers need to consider before starting a trial, and more.
Mar 28, 2023 · 29 min
13. Problematic new starters and probation periods
How can you make sure you’re hiring a good fit for the job? Why is it important to get the contract right? In our latest episode, our experts discuss probationary periods, giving notice to dismiss an employee, changing work arrangements, and more.
Mar 14, 2023 · 23 min
12. Main risks for employers when writing a job advert
What’s the main risk for employers when deciding what to say in a job advert? Why do they need to be careful about the overall impression it gives? In our latest episode, our employment experts look at the legal issues that could arise from job adverts, alongside some practical examples from recent cases.
Feb 28, 2023 · 23 min
11. Hidden disabilities in the workplace
According to the NHS, 1-in-5 of the UK population are disabled and 80% of these people have a hidden disability. How are employers expected to know an employee has a disability if they haven't disclosed it due to fears of discrimination? And what are their legal responsibilities? Our employment experts answer these questions, and more, in this latest episode.