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DMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEmployers duty to make reasonable adjustments for disabled employeesAn employer is generally under a duty to make reasonable adjustments for a disabled employee under Section 20 of the Equality Act, if they know or ought to reasonably know, that the individual in question is disabled and likely to be placed at a substantial disadvantage because of their disability.
In this podcast, our employment experts look at the issues that employers need to consider and how far they need to go to make reasonable adjustments in the workplace to accommodate a disabled employee.
Hosted by Partner and Head of Employment, Rustom Tata, with employment solicitor...
2025-11-2523 minDMH Stallard Employment Law Updates10 faux pas when dealing with misconduct issues in the workplaceEmployers often have to deal with situations where an employee has committed acts of, or is facing allegations of, misconduct and there is the potential for a lot to go wrong. It is important that the employer gets the process right when dealing with issues of misconduct as the consequence of failing to do so can be damaging to the employer and could lead to them facing unfair dismissal claims, reputational damage and high settlement costs.
In this latest podcast, we consider 10 common pitfalls made by employers when dealing with misconduct and how best to avoid them.
2025-11-1432 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesConflict in protected characteristicsConflicts arising in respect of different protected characteristics have come to the fore in a number of recent high profile cases, particular in the context of sex, sexual orientation and gender critical beliefs.
In this podcast, we discuss recent cases in this area, including Higgs v Farmor’s School and Maya Forstater v CGD Europe. An area which is also a cause for concern is the difficulties employers have in policing workplace conversations and adopting a zero tolerance approach to conversations that may cause offence to others.
The sensitivities surrounding many of the reported employment tr...
2025-10-1536 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesSerial litigants in the workplace - how to spot employment claims earlyEmployees, workers, and even job applicants are becoming more and more aware of their employment rights and how to bring a claim in the Employment Tribunals. With this, we are seeing a growing number of serial litigants, who seek employment with the primary purpose of creating disruption and subsequently lodging an Employment Tribunal claim.
No organisation is immune, and even small start ups and charities can find themselves as respondents to baseless litigation. Employment Tribunals appear to be showing an increasing level of patience with litigants in person: they are very anxious not to be perceived as...
2025-10-0224 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesPreventing sexual harassment in the workplaceIn this latest podcast, our employment law experts discuss the new laws, introduced in October 2024, which places a positive duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of its employees in the workplace. These laws mean that if an employee is sexually harassed, and the employer has failed to take reasonable steps to prevent that from happening, any compensation can then be increased by up to 25%.
So what steps should employers be taking to protect their business from sexual harassment claims?
Hosted by Employment Partner, Rustom Tata, with Employment Partner Will Walsh...
2025-09-1619 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesWithout prejudice and protected conversation - when might an employer want to use it?In this latest episode, our employment law experts look at without prejudice and protected conversations and when they might be used by an employer.
These are used in all sorts of situations by employers. It might be used in situations where there’s a grievance causing a breakdown in relationship with the employee. There might be performance issues, a redundancy situation, long-term sick leave, or even for misconduct where the employer is not sure whether there's enough to justify a summary dismissal.
Hosted by Rustom Tata, Partner and Head of Employment, with Greg Burgess, Partner in E...
2025-07-1818 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesLegislative changes to the Employment Rights Bill – what might happen and when?In this latest podcast, our employment experts examine the recent changes to the Employment Rights Bill under the new Labour government and how these changes might impact businesses and HR teams. It’s fair to say that this piece of legislation will be one of the most significant developments shaping the employment sphere over the next decade.
Hosted by Partner and Head of Employment, Rustom Tata, with speakers Greg Burgess and Rebecca Thornley-Gibson joining the discussion to provide their expert insights into some of the key points and major developments under the new reforms.
2025-04-1642 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEmployment Law highlights from 2024 and looking ahead to 2025In this latest episode, our expert Employment lawyers take a look back over important changes and key developments in the law that we saw in 2024, and can still expect to see in 2025.
Our experts also look through the key employment law cases of the last 12 months and the cases of note going through the tribunals and courts in 2025. We also provide an update on legislation not just from the Labour government’s plans, but other changes HR managers and employers need to look out for.
Review of Employment cases from 2024
Disciplinary Processes: Weir -v- Citigroup Global Mar...
2025-03-061h 18DMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesDiscrimination and religious beliefs – case of Higgs v Farmor's SchoolIn this latest podcast, our employment law experts discuss the developments in discrimination following the recent Court of Appeal decision in Higgs v Farmor's School.
This case highlights the challenge for employers of balancing staff’s competing protected characteristics under the Equality Act. In this case, the way that Mrs Higgs expressed her Christian beliefs in Facebook posts led to her dismissal from her role at Farmor’s School, where she had worked for a number of years.
Mrs Higgs then brought a claim alleging her dismissal was discriminatory as she said it was because of h...
2025-02-2011 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesRight to work checks and illegal working in the digital ageIllegal working is big business, not only in terms of the sums made by those who facilitate it, but also in the penalties that are issued to employers (in the year to March 2024 employers were issued with fines totally £8m).
The Home Office's guidance in this area changes regularly, partly to reflect changes in the immigration rules, but also to try to keep pace with the changing landscape of illegal working. This makes it so important for employers to stay on top of their compliance processes. Rapid advances in modern technology create new opportunities for illegal workers t...
2024-11-2939 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesReturn to office workingIn this episode, our employment experts discuss the challenges for employers in a post-Covid world who are now asking their employees to return to office-based working.
The Covid-19 national lockdown led to a dramatic shift in the way many businesses operate, initially with an immediate move to full home working, which has been followed by an extended period of flexible working practices. Almost 5 years on, the health and safety factors that drove the move to the flexible working patterns have long since disappeared, however huge numbers of office workers across the UK continue to adopt hybrid working...
2024-11-1325 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesRelationships in the workplaceIn this latest podcast, our Employment experts explore the complexities of managing relationships in the workplace including the legal and operational challenges for employers. We look at the potential risks and benefits of workplace relationships, and how best to manage them when things go wrong. With sexual harassment being a more significant focus due to new employer duties, we also look at the broader question of whether workplace relationships should be encouraged and the best practices to managing them effectively.
Hosted by Employment Partner Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Rustom Tata and Abigail Maino joining the discussion...
2024-10-1538 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesLabour government's new employment law reformsIn this latest Employment Law podcast, our experts discuss the new employment law proposals introduced by the UK Labour government. What are the potential implications of these changes for business owners and HR professionals? How might this impact workplace policies, employee rights and recruitment?
Hosted by Employment Partner Abigail Maino, with Employment Partners Stephen ten Hove and Greg Burgess joining the discussion to share their valuable insights.
2024-08-0631 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesFuture of AI in the workplace - what employers need to considerIn this latest episode, our experts explore the fascinating and complex world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on the workplace. The discussion highlights the rise of generative AI, like ChatGPT, and examines the associated risks, uncertainties, and opportunities it presents.
Key topics covered in this episode include data protection, confidentiality, potential discrimination issues, and the limitations and inaccuracies of AI. The episode also addresses how businesses should navigate these challenges and leverage AI effectively while considering its implications for the workforce.
Hosted by Employment Partner Abigail Maino and joined by Employment Partner Stephen...
2024-07-0139 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesCorporate leadership in addressing modern slavery riskIn this latest episode, host Adam Williams delves into the pressing issue of modern slavery which can encompass various forms such as forced labour, forced marriage, debt bondage, human trafficking, and the exploitation of children.
As awareness and legislative actions increase globally, organisations face growing pressure to address modern slavery within their operations and supply chains. This episode explores the evolving expectations from stakeholders and the challenges of prioritising issues without immediate financial returns. The discussion also touches on the broader context of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks, where the social element is gaining more importance.
2024-05-2947 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesInternational trade and trading across borders; the financial and legal implicationsMany businesses engaged in international trade are navigating through a period of significant change and uncertainty. Factors such as inflation, high interest rates, debt distress, geopolitical tensions, and international conflicts have created a complex landscape. In this episode, we delve into the risks and opportunities confronting businesses involved in global trade or aspiring to expand their international footprint amidst the current economic climate.
Led by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, and joined by Commercial Partner, John Yates, along with guest speaker Martin Hamilton, from Menzies LLP, our discussion explores the dynamic challenges and potential avenues for gr...
2024-04-1246 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesRestructuring and employment aspects of InsolvencyIn this episode, our legal experts look at what is an insolvency event and the key elements to consider when a company falls into administration. What support is there for businesses and employees who find themselves in such situations and why is it important to take expert legal advice early in the process?
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Employment Partner, Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Insolvency Partner, Michael Lynch also joining the discussion.
2024-03-1839 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEmployment Law highlights from 2023 and looking ahead to 2024In this podcast employment law specialists Greg Burgess and Simon Bellm delve into the key cases and developments from the past 12 months, and provide valuable insights on what to expect in the world of employment law in 2024. This includes:
An overview of the key cases and legislation from 2023:
Government response to widespread industrial action
Disciplinary and dismissal: a fair process
Redundancy: consulting over the rationale for the proposed redundancy
Disability discrimination: Asperger’s/dyslexia
Without prejudice: when is the protection lost?
Subject Access Requests: ICO Guidance updated
Looking ahead to what is likely to come int...
2024-02-271h 20DMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesAll change? Brexit ‘bonfires’, holiday pay and TUPEIn this episode, our Employment team discuss the latest update on the retained EU law bill and the government’s proposals providing for changes to UK employment laws in respect of working time regulations, which is set to come into force on 1 January 2024.
How will these proposals impact most, if not all, employers?
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Stephen ten Hove and Rustom Tata also joining the discussion.
2023-11-2232 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesChanging landscape of flexible working in the UKIn this episode, our Employment team discuss the evolving landscape of flexible working and the potential impact of the recent bill passed in parliament which allows employees greater flexibility as to where, when and how they work. We look at historical context of the statutory right to request flexible work and its perceived limitations, and also highlight the significant shifts in work patterns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of the gig economy.
What proactive measures can employers and HR professionals take to align their policies with the transformed workplace realities resulting from these recent...
2023-10-0939 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesGlobalisation - working without international borders (part 3)This episode is part three in our podcast series on globalisation in the world of work, where we consider the issue of whether it is prudent for employees to engage in work whilst abroad. Should there be a balance between granting such opportunities and effectively overseeing them?
In this final session our experts look at some of the issues and potential benefits associated with engaging employees on a more permanent basis to work abroad and discuss what businesses need to consider from a legal, tax and immigration perspective.
Whether you're an employer, employee, or simply...
2023-09-2036 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesGlobalisation - working without international borders (part 2)This episode is part two of a three-part podcast series on globalisation in the world of work, where we consider the issue of whether it is prudent for employees to engage in work whilst abroad? Should there be a balance between granting such opportunities and effectively overseeing them?
Our employment experts discuss the intricacies of shorter-term work scenarios beyond the UK, exploring practicalities, policy considerations, and the ongoing debate over formal versus informal management approaches.
Whether you're an employer, employee, or simply curious about the evolving work landscape, this episode offers valuable insights into the...
2023-08-2236 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesThird-party harassment in the workplaceIn this episode, our Employment Law team discuss the subject of third-party harassment in the workplace and whether the current legislative framework is effective in ensuring employers do more to protect individuals. What is the true extent of an employer’s duty to prevent third-party harassment and what are the implications of getting it wrong?
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Will Walsh joining the discussion.
2023-08-0741 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesGlobalisation - working without international borders (part 1)This episode is the first of a three-part podcast series on globalisation in the world of work.
Globalisation is an increasingly important topic for employers, with tightening in the labour market together with the end of the free movement of workers, businesses now need to consider whether visa sponsorship of overseas workers is a viable option. Does compliance justify the benefits? How expensive is it to recruit from abroad? What responsibilities does an employer have when recruiting in the global labour market?
Hosted by Employment Partner, Abigail Maino, with Employment and Immigration Partner Adam Williams...
2023-06-2748 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesProtected characteristics - What does the future hold?In this latest episode, our Employment Law experts look at how societal change has accelerated the need to recognise individual beliefs and characteristics that are worthy of respect in a democratic society. The question is how out of step is the current set of protected characteristics? Do we have a flexible baseline that allows the law to evolve? Can the courts adapt and evolve the position to cover our changing times? Or should we be adopting a dramatically different model that doesn't seek to define the specific characteristics at all? What would the consequences of that be for employers...
2023-06-1342 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEU retained law - UK government consultation on proposals to reform employment lawsIn this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the recent government announcements in relation to the retained law arrangements and some so-called sunset clauses, which we previously covered in episode 2 on the removal of EU laws from our statute books.
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Partners Rustom Tata and Stephen ten Hove joining the discussion.
2023-05-3040 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesFire and rehire - latest ACAS guide for employersIn this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the Government's recent announcement seeking to crack down on employers use of fire and rehire; this culminated in January of this year 2023 and the announcement of a new code of practice following the P&O events of last year. What does it mean for employers? Should we be worried about breaching the code? Does it actually address the behaviour that employees are most likely to experience here?
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Employment Partners Rebecca Thornley-Gibson and Simon Bellm joining the discussion.
2023-04-1729 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEU retained bill - Impact on UK businessesIn this latest episode, our Employment Law experts discuss the retained EU law revocation and reform bill, and how this will impact UK employment law and HR practitioners. The bill is yet to complete its passage through Parliament that seeks to remove all domestic legislation made under the European Communities Act 1972 and all retained EU legislation from the 31st December 2023. But it also contains some interesting proposals around how courts and tribunals will treat EU case law going forward.
Hosted by Employment & Immigration Law Partner, Adam Williams, with Partners Rustom Tata and Stephen ten Hove joining the...
2023-03-2417 minDMH Stallard Employment Law UpdatesEmployment Law review of 2022, and what’s to come in 2023Our latest episode features the recording from our webinar last month, where our employment experts, Greg Burgess and Will Walsh, review important employment cases from 2022 and discuss what issues are on the horizon for 2023 including:
An overview of the key cases and legislation from 2022
- Gender identity cases in 2022
- CV fraud: what can an employer do when an applicant lies
- Strike action and the use of agency workers
- Holiday pay for casual workers
- Employment tribunal system – an update on their caseload and delays
A preview of wha...
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