The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Episodes
Employment Contracts: What should be included?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Legal requirements, best practice & changes needed In this episode 262 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a rundown and reminder about ...
Statutory Sick Pay payable from first day of absence
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 261 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you all the details about the changes with the rules about payment of statutory sick...
Employers liability for Third Party Harassment
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 260 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a run down of the new law coming in October 2026 which provides a legal duty on ...
Changes to Employment Law from April 2026
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 259 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act ...
Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights & Claims: January 2027
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 258 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act ...
The Employment Rights Bill: An update
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the status of the changes under the new law? In this episode 257 of the employment law and HR podcast, as we reach the end of the year and ...
Settlement Discussions, and Without Prejudice offers: a way to resolve difficult issues
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An effective tool to resolve disputes In this episode 256 of the employment law and HR podcast I cover an overview of Settlement Discussions and how y...
Harsh Words, Harsh Consequences: What Employers Can Learn from an Unfair Dismissal Case
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 255 of the employment law and HR podcast I cover an employment tribunal decision where an employee who called their manager a derogato...
When Is Sexual Harassment "In the Course of Employment"?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 254 of the employment law and HR podcast I cover a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision that sheds light on a vital question for...
Fix It Before It Festers: Taking Early Action on Workplace Concerns
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Practical Guidance for Managers When it comes to managing workplace issues, prevention is always better than cure. In this episode 253 of the Employme...
Constructive Unfair Dismissal Explained: Case examples
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Summer Message
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a quick summer message as I am taking a short break from the podcast for some rest and family time. The Real Employment Law Team are still a...
Constructive Unfair Dismissal Explained: What is needed for a claim?
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Constructi...
Warnings at work
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Substantive delays in the Employment Tribunal & the impact this has on employers and employees
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Understanding Annual Leave Entitlement & Holiday Pay: A Guide for Employers and HR Managers
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Neonatal Care Leave and Pay – What You Need to Know
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Transfer of Undertakings: Frequently Asked Questions
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Transfer of Undertakings: The duty to inform and consult with employees
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Employers obligation to provide information to employees In this episode 245 of the podcast I bring you the details of the obligations for transfe...
Transfer of Undertakings: Automatic Unfair Dismissal
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Transfer of Undertakings: Employee Rights under TUPE
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Transfer of Undertakings: Introduction to TUPE
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
How do you deal with 'toxic' employees?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tox...
Can you get your costs back if you win in the Employment Tribunal?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 defe...
When are settlement discussions protected?
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Employment Law & HR highlights 2024
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 202...
Suicide Awareness for Employers
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Effective One to One and Supervision Meetings: Tips for Managers
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Employment Rights Bill 2024: Key information
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
New Sexual Harassment Law: Important change for all employers
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
What happens when an employee takes confidential information?
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are often called upon by both employers and employees to advise in situations where a departing employee has taken documents or confidential inform...
How can employers make it easier for parents to return to work after a period of family leave
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 231 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Alice Derbyshire who is a specialist coach and speaker and who works with parents and...
Setting your employees up for success
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are often called upon by employers and managers to advise on situations where issues with performance arise with employees, and the manager/employe...
Directors employment rights
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In recent weeks we have been advising several directors (who also happen to be shareholders) of companies where there has been some sort of fall out w...
Unfair Dismissal: Frequently Asked Questions?
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 6: Listener questions answered about disciplinary issues & unfair dismissal In this weeks' episode of the podcast I will answer some of the mo...
Unfair Dismissal: Compensation & Remedies Episode 5
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode of the podcast I will tell you what the compensation could be for an employee who is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal...
Unfair Dismissal: The ACAS Code of Practice Episode 4
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode of the podcast I bring you a run down of the requirements of the ACAS code of practice. This is the fourth of 6 episodes that w...
Unfair Dismissal: The Reasonableness of Dismissal Episode 3
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode of the podcast I bring you information and analysis of the second test for a fair dismissal, the reasonableness test. This is t...
Unfair Dismissal: Potentially Fair Reasons
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode of the podcast I bring you the five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee. This is the second of 6 episodes that ...
Unfair Dismissal: What is unfair dismissal?
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode 223 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law regarding unfair dismissal. This is the first of a mini series that will focus ...
Holiday pay and holiday entitlement changes 2024
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 222 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the changes to the Working Time Regulations which are effective in the holiday year that ...
What Employers & HR should learn from Bates v The Post Office
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 221 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and reflections on the case of Bates v The Post Office and whilst not directly related to e...
Top tips for HR and people professionals
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 220 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Fay Wallis who is a specialist career coach who helps HR and People Professionals. ...
The Gender Pay Gap & Equal Pay at work
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist. Michelle is an expert in assi...
New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2024
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prevention of Sexual Harassment obligations for employers are changing in 2024 In this episode 218 of the podcast I bring you an update on the new sex...
Adjustments at work for Employees with sight or hearing loss
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How employers can assist employees with sight or hearing loss to succeed In this episode 217 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Dan Williams...
Menopause Symptoms led to discrimination claim
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This case illustrates when an employee can qualify for protection from discrimination due to menopause symptoms In this episode 216 of the podcast I b...
Reasonable Adjustments at work: an interview with Jan Brookes
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 215 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Jan Brookes who is the CEO of a local Isle of Wight Charity, Isle Access. Jan is an e...
Employers need to consider reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 214 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in regards to the issue of wheth...
Why is it important to put in writing terms of employment or consultancy arrangements?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This Employment Tribunal case illustrates why it is important for businesses to set out terms in writing in advance of someone starting work In this e...
Workplace Mediation: What is it & why should you consider it?
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Workplace mediation is a critical tool for resolving disputes in the future of work In this episode 212 of the podcast I bring you an interview and di...
Changing employee contract terms
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 211 of the podcast I bring you a run down from a case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal where the issue of making a change to ...
Employing Care Leavers: Top tips for employers
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What should employers consider when employing care leavers or care experienced people In this episode 210 of the podcast I am joined by Ali Steele fro...
How to conduct a disciplinary investigation
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Procedure and Tips for employers about disciplinary investigations In this episode 209 of the podcast I will explain why getting the disciplinary inve...
What is gross misconduct?
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 208 of the podcast I will explain what gross misconduct is so that you understand when circumstances arise that could be gross miscond...
What are the most common reasons for Employment Tribunal claims?
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The reasons cases arise and steps you can take to prevent them In this episode 207 of the podcast I bring you the most common reasons for Employment T...
Employment law changes announced & Ignoring furlough led to an unfair redundancy dismissal
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 206 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the proposed changes to employment law announced by the government on the 10th May 2023. ...
How to conduct an effective appraisal
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 205 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and guidance on the appraisal process and how to ensure that you are getting it right. In t...
Is it discrimination to discipline an employee for aggressive behaviour?
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disability discrimination for something arising from the disability In this episode 204 of the podcast I bring you details of a case recently decided ...
Managing Performance Issues with Employees
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 203 of the podcast I bring you a run down on the steps you need to take to effectively manage an employee who is not performing to the...
Holiday Entitlement & Pay
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 202 of the podcast I bring you an update on the latest news about holiday pay and holiday entitlement following the Supreme Court Case...
Should you introduce a Fertility Policy?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 201 of the podcast I am joined by Kate Davies, Independent Fertility Nurse Consultant, Corporate & Fertility Industry Consultancy & ...
Flexible Working Request Appeal Case & Is the F Word no longer offensive at work?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Case review of two interesting recent Tribunal cases In this episode 200 of the podcast I bring you a run down of two interesting cases that have be...
Teacher Strikes: Planning for employees who cannot work
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
School Closures: What are your options? In this episode 199 of the podcast I bring you some ideas for planning ahead for teacher strikes that may clos...
Effective One to One and Supervision Meetings: Tips for Managers
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Being a good manager means moving from being reactive to being proactive via regular dialogue with staff In this episode 198 of the podcast I bring yo...
Is it fair to dismiss an employee who fails to declare bankruptcy?
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An interesting case where there was no written requirement to tell the employer about bankruptcy In this episode 197 of the podcast I bring you detail...
The Employment Tribunal Process: Final Preparation for the Hearing
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 196 of the podcast I bring you the sixth and final episode in a mini series c...
The Employment Tribunal Process: Witness Statements
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 195 of the podcast I bring you the fifth in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is a...
The Employment Tribunal Process: Disclosure of Evidence
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 194 of the podcast I bring you the fourth in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is ...
The Employment Tribunal Process: Case Management Hearing
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 193 of the podcast I bring you the third in a mini series covering step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal process. This is a...
The Employment Tribunal Process: Case Management
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 192 of the podcast I bring you the second in a mini series covering step by s...
The Employment Tribunal Process: making & defending a claim
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Step by step guidance on the Employment Tribunal Process In this episode 191 of the podcast I bring you the first in a mini series covering step by st...
Tips on having difficult conversations
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 190 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to best handle having difficult conversations with employees. One of the most ...
Getting your recruitment process right
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 189 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of how to get your recruitment process right, and why a good process is important to...
A guide to the Probation Period
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 188 of the podcast I bring you a detailed account of the probation period at the start of employment or the start of a new job role. P...
Results only working: What is it all about?
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 187 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Jeri Williams, an employer who has implemented a results only working enviro...
How to deal with alcoholism and substance abuse at work
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 186 of the podcast I bring you information and ideas on how best to deal with issues of alcoholism and substance abuse at work. In thi...
What should employers be thinking about now?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 185 of the podcast I bring you my observations of the critical things that employers and HR professionals should be considering and ac...
Does a lack of an appeal hearing make a redundancy dismissal unfair?
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of following a fair process in an unfair dismissal claim In this episode 184 of the podcast I bring you details of a recent case decide...
Menopause support at work: An interview with Nicola Green
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 183 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Nicola Green, a specialist in helping organisations with menopause support at work. I...
Flexible working – current rights & consultation for change
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 182 of the podcast I bring you details of the current legal right to request flexible working and what employers need to know, as well...
The Changing World of Work 2021
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 181 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts on the main changes to the world of work that employers need to be aware of. These are my v...
Top Tips for Managing Mental Health in the Workplace
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 180 of the podcast I bring you my practical top tips for managing mental health in the workplace. These are my practical tips which I ...
Top Tips For Managing Sickness Absence
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 179 of the podcast I bring you an extract from a webinar I recently delivered for our HR Harbour Members on the top tips fo...
Childless women in the workplace: What employers should consider.
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 178 of the podcast I bring you a fantastic interview with Karin, Sophia and Lindsay from Gateway Women an organisation who support chi...
Managing Home Working: Practical Tips for Employers
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 177 of the podcast I bring you my practical tips for managing home working. This follows episodes 174 and 175 about the introduction o...
The end of Furlough & changes to Self-Isolation rules: what do employers need to know?
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 176 of the podcast I bring you the latest information on furlough ending and the key points employers need to be aware of in ...
Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 2
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 175 of the podcast I am following on from the last episode on Hybrid Working and this time bring you my list of practical consideratio...
Introducing Hybrid Working – what do employers need to consider: Part 1
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 174 of the podcast I am very pleased to be joined by Kate Davis, Leadership Coach and business mentor to talk about the very timely an...
How to deal with capability dismissal and/or performance issues with staff: Part 4
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 173 of the podcast I continue the series about dealing with capability and performance issues with staff. With what I am calling, the ...
How to deal with capability and/or performance issues with staff: Part 3
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 172 of the podcast I continue the series about dealing with capability and performance issues with staff. With what I am calling, the ...
How to deal with capability and/or performance issues with staff: Part 2
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 171 of the podcast I continue the series about dealing with capability and performance issues with staff. With what I am calling, the ...
How to deal with capability and/or performance issues with staff: Part 1
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 170 of the podcast I start a new series about dealing with capability and performance issues with staff. With what I am calling, the '...
Employees who are reluctant to return to work & shielding employees
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 169 of the podcast I am covering the tricky question of what you can do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace because of c...
Changing employment contracts: What do you need to consider when making changes to terms of employment?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 168 of the podcast I am covering an issue that has been coming up fairly frequently of late, as employers are looking to make changes ...
Adult ADHD: What do employers need to know?
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 167 of the Podcast I am joined by Tony Coward, who is a coach for adults with ADHD. Tony himself has been diagnosed with ADHD which le...
Without Prejudice Discussions: When are they really 'off the record'
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Protected discussions leading to a Settlement Agreement In this episode 166 of the podcast I am covering an issue that was raised by a listener to the...
Domestic Violence and Abuse: what do employers need to know
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 165 of the podcast I am very pleased to be joined by Ed Grey from BlueTouchPaper consulting to talk about the very timely and interest...
What are the options for an employee who cannot work due to school closures and childcare?
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 164 of the Podcast I address a question which has arisen frequently since the announcement by Boris Johnson on the 4th January 2021 th...