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Employment Law MattersBreaking - Unfair Dismissal Compensation CapIn this episode, Daniel Barnett considers the impact for employers and lawyers on the proposed removal of the cap for the unfair dismissal compensatory award.Important: this episode was recorded before the government’s amendments were considered by the House of Lords, so the content may become out of date if the House of Lords rejects the Commons’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBER...
2025-12-0926 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E09 - Setting goals, dismissing problem employees, and tricky redundancy issuesThis episode contains:Bob Regnerus discussing setting - or not setting - goalsDaniel Barnett on dismissing problem employeesDavid Reade on tricky redundancy Issues (part one)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virt...
2025-08-1240 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E08 - Constructive Dismissal, why we sabotage ourselves, and more GDPRThis episode contains:Sean Jones KC discussing Constructive DismissalBob Regnerus on Why we Sabotage OurselvesDaniel Barnett on GDPR (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – ht...
2025-08-0541 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E07 - More employee privacy & GDPRThis episode contains:Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy60 second top tip from Susi O'BrienDaniel Barnett on GDPRThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarn...
2025-07-2939 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E06 - Employee privacy, workplace burnout & resilience, and a day in the life of a trade union lawyerThis episode contains:Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy (part 1)Dr Andrew Greenland on workplace burnout and resilience (part 2)Daniel Barnett discussing if an employer can restrict holiday from being taken during a fixed-term contractShantha David on a day in the life of a trade union lawyer (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner...
2025-07-2241 minEmployment Law MattersSE10 E04 - Grievances (part 2) and Criminal Record checks (part 2)This episode contains:Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 2)60 second top tip by Pat McNameeDaniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual...
2025-07-0840 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E03 - Grievances (part1), Criminal Record Checks (part 1), Dealing with Employee theft and fraud, and Holiday Pay and Reducing HoursThis episode contains:Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 1)Daniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 1)Daniel Barnett on dealing with employee theft and fraudDaniel Barnett on holiday pay and reducing HoursThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Po...
2025-07-0138 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E02 - Tricky Compensation Issues, What a Barristers' Clerk does (part 2) and Part Year WorkersThis episode contains:Gavin Mansfield KC on tricky compensation issuesDaniel Barnett on part year workers60 second top tip by Audrey LudwigNick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/
2025-06-2439 minEmployment Law MattersS10 E01 - Changing Terms & Conditions, What a Barristers' Clerk Does (part 1) and VictimisationThis episode contains:Lydia Seymour discussing changing terms and conditionsNick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 1)Daniel Barnett on victimisationThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employme...
2025-06-1740 minEmployment Law MattersReplay - Top 5 SOSR dismissalsThis is a replay version of an episode originally published in July 2019. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.SOSR is like a classic car. It can work well but only in the right conditions. An employer must have a fair reason to dismiss an employee.When other avenues are exhausted, employers can sort to SOSR - which stands for ‘some other substantial reason’. Rather unhelpfully, there is no definition or guidance about its meaning. It must be 'substantial', which can include anything that is not frivol...
2025-03-1812 minEmployment Law MattersReplay - Why Verbal Warnings Annoy meThis is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.What do you get when you record a verbal warning in writing? A paradox, that’s what! In this light-hearted episode, Daniel Barnett reveals the things that really annoy him, and shares the result of his Twitter Poll on who even uses them any more.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett...
2025-02-1811 minEmployment Law MattersReplay - Making an Occupational Health ReferralThis is a replay version of an episode originally published in January 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.In this episode, Daniel Barnett offers practical guidance and shares the do’s and don’ts when making referrals.In this episode, you’ll learn: what sort of questions you should ask the OH practitioner? when to make an OH referral? what you should do if an employee is reluctant or refusing to attend an occupational health examination? what should you expect from an occupational health report?Are you a...
2024-10-0314 minEmployment Law MattersBonus Episode - Prize DrawIn this episode, I announce the prize winners.www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviewsCongratulations Enka77 on winning the first prize - a place on the Virtual Employment Law Academy www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com Congratulations to the winners of the second prize, a copy of my Employment Law Handbook - www.employmentlawhandbook.co.uk:James W MossJacqueresOhheyamyAsknoquestionsHRM1550Mike ClyneThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle.🎁 FRE...
2024-07-0310 minEmployment Law MattersBonus episode: season 9, sponsors and reviewsSeason 9 will launch in the autumn. Please send any suggestions to podcast@danielbarnett.co.uk.If you are interested in sponsoring Season 9, please head over to www.danielbarnett.com/sponsorpodcast for further details. Leave a podcast review before 11 June 2024 to be entered into the prize draw, announced 21 June 2024. Full details of the competition at www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews.This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle.Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews🎁 FREE STUFF...
2024-06-0604 minEmployment Law MattersListener CompetitionLeave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESHR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.comJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukUltimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunalChanging Terms and Conditio...
2024-05-0307 minEmployment Law MattersS7E06 - TUPE: Part TwoLearn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part two.This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner C...
2023-10-3154 minEmployment Law MattersS7E05 - TUPE: Part OneLearn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part one.This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner...
2023-10-2454 minEmployment Law MattersS6E4A - HR Policies 2023 - bonus episodeThis is a bonus episode, to tell you a little about my new HR Policies for 2023 - www.policies2023.com.Find out more about the entire Platinum Policy Suite, consisting of:26 compliant, up to date HR Policiestwo template employment contractsan implementation kit, showing businesses EXACTLY how to implement the policies, including an implementation guide, template letters, FAQs for employees and morea 'business in a box' marketing kit, containing a resale license, a template sales letter, keyword research and more. This series is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR...
2023-04-2049 minEmployment Law MattersS5E3 - Tricky Issues with Pregnancy and Maternity Rights (with Betsan Criddle KC)In this episode, you’ll learn about the tricky issues associated with pregnancy and maternity rights in the workplace, including:-how pregnancy/maternity is legally different from other protected characteristicstricky pay issues, eg should women on maternity pay receive bonuses paid to other employees?tricky issues to do with redundancy, eg what happens when an employer realises that it doesn’t need the role any more, as there’s no impact on the business when the woman is off?Daniel discusses the topic with Betsan Criddle KC from Old Square Chambers.This podcast is support...
2022-10-0433 minEmployment Law MattersS5E2 - Reasonable Adjustments (with Kate Lea)In this episode, you’ll learn about making reasonable adjustments in the workplace, including:what are reasonable adjustments?when should employers make such adjustments? common adjustments in the workplaceDaniel discusses the topic with Kate Lea from didlaw.This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSH...
2022-09-2750 minEmployment Law MattersS5E1 - Harassment (with Paul Livingston)In this episode, you’ll learn about workplace harassment, including:-what is harassment?employer’s liability and the statutory defencehow to deal with anonymous complaintsDaniel discusses the topic with Paul Livingston from Outer Temple Chambers.This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COU...
2022-09-2055 minEmployment Law MattersS4E10 - Being a Good Witness (with Sean Jones QC)In this episode, you’ll learn how to be a good witness in an employment tribunal, including:what is your job as a witness?should you prepare in advance?how to answer questions during cross-examinationDaniel discusses the topic with Sean Jones QC from 11KBW.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - w...
2022-06-1433 minEmployment Law MattersS4E9 - Life as an HR Consultant (with Donna Negus)In this episode, you’ll learn about the day-to-day life of an HR consultant and what their role involve , including:what a typical day looks likemarketing and attracting new clientsdealing with clients and managing expectations onboarding new clients and using their softwareDaniel discusses the topic with Donna Negus from Sekoya.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal...
2022-06-0737 minEmployment Law MattersS4E8 - What next for the theory and practice of HRM? (with Professor Roger Seifert)In this episode, you’ll learn about the future for the theory and practice of HRM, including:-macro-economics: brexit, covid-19 etc.micro-economics: increase in part-time work, wage pressures etc.HRM fantasies HRM realitiesDaniel discusses the topic with Professor Roger Seifert.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett...
2022-05-3139 minEmployment Law MattersS4E7 - Employment Disputes in the MetaVerse (with Tarun Tawakley)In this episode, you’ll learn how employment law might cope – or not cope – with problems presented by emerging technology, including:-How people’s choice of avatars can throw up diversity issues. What happens if employees or managers ‘try on’ different skin colours? Should a pregnant woman at a job interview hide the fact she’s pregnant with her avatar, or use an avatar which shows her pregnancy? How does the duty to make reasonable adjustments engage when a physically disabled employee uses an able-bodied avatar?Could inappropriate behaviour with an AI character (so not a real person) give rise...
2022-05-2428 minEmployment Law MattersS4E6 - Landmark Cases in Labour Law (with Professors Alan Bogg and Anne Davies)In this episode, you'll discover some of the most important labour law cases from the past 50 years, including:-Iceland Frozen Foods v JonesWilson v Associated Newspapers; Wilson v UKO’Kelly v Trusthouse Forte Autoclenz v BelcherDaniel discusses the topic with Professors Alan Bogg and Anne Davies.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a que...
2022-05-1744 minEmployment Law MattersS4E5 - Paperless Working (with Michael Salter)In this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of paperless working and how to make the most of technology to improve your productivity, including:-the advantages of paperless workingmaking the most of paperless working during and outside of a hearinghow to automate your systems of paperless workingDaniel discusses the topic with Michael Salter from 42 Bedford Row.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbar...
2022-05-1050 minEmployment Law MattersS4E4 - Employment Background Checks (with Mike Clyne)In this episode, you’ll learn how to conduct employment background checks including:why do screening?what screening can be done?how does screening interact with an employees' right to private life?Daniel discusses the topic with Mike Clyne from FeMan Consulting.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielba...
2022-05-0346 minEmployment Law MattersS4E3 - Definition of Disability (with Karen Jackson)In this episode, you’ll learn about the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010, including:the different limbs of the definition of disability;when fluctuating and recurring conditions qualify as a disability;whether covid 19 and long covid are disabilities; andinvisible disabilities, and the challenges they present.Daniel discusses the topic with Karen Jackson from didlaw.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielba...
2022-04-2648 minEmployment Law MattersS4E2 - Workplace Mediation (with Antony Sendall)In this episode, you’ll learn about the value of workplace mediation and how it works, including:-when mediation is most effectivewhat outcomes you can expect from mediationthe costs involvedDaniel discusses the topic with Antony Sendall from Littleton Chambers, who is also a Director of a Workplace mediation company called Mediation Rescue.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - ww...
2022-04-1935 minEmployment Law MattersS4E1 - Managing an Occupational Health Referral (with Gillian Howard)In this episode, you’ll learn how to get the most out of an occupational health referral, including:-how to find the right occupational health practitionerwhether cloud video platform assessments are satisfactory replacement for face to face assessmentshow to deal with employees who won’t cooperateDaniel discusses the topic with Gillian Howard.This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals).🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.y...
2022-04-1237 minEmployment Law MattersS3E10 - Ten Top Tips for Case Management Hearings (with Michael Salter)In this episode, you’ll learn how to prepare for and run a case management hearing in the employment tribunal, including:Why you should follow Isaac Asimov’s three laws of roboticsThe unknown knownsHow to be a hero in front of the judge.Daniel discusses the topic with Michael Salter from 42 Bedford Row.This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question...
2022-01-2549 minEmployment Law MattersS3E9 - Long Covid and Occupational Health (with Anna Harrington)In this episode you'll learn:Long Covid - why it needs to be on the employer radar?Red flag symptoms and what the employee must avoid doing.The most common symptoms. Will they be disabled?How to return someone to work who has residual long covid symptoms including adjustment ideas.Daniel discusses the topic with Anna Harrington, the Founder, Managing Director and Clinical Lead for WHIB (Wellbeing & Health in Business), an occupational health provider.This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle.
2022-01-1830 minEmployment Law MattersS3E7 - Flexible Working (with Jason Braier)In today’s episode, you’ll learn:-how to make a flexible working applicationthe grounds on which an employer can refuse a requesthow to challenge an employer’s decision; andhow tribunals have been dealing with cases involving flexible working requests.Daniel discusses the topic with Jason Braier from 42 Bedford Row.This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle .🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www...
2022-01-0446 minEmployment Law MattersS3E6 - Restrictive Covenants (with Jeremy Scott-Joynt)In this episode, you’ll learn:-How wide restrictive covenants can beHow you can enforce them, and why they go wrongThe golden rules for using restrictive covenantsDaniel discusses the topic with Jeremy Scott-Joynt from Outer Temple Chambers.This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inn...
2021-12-2855 minEmployment Law MattersS3E5 - Views from a Regional Employment Judge (with REJ Wade)In this episode you'll learn:when you can expect new cases to be listed for hearinghow to help the tribunal help youa behind the scenes look at a day in the life of a REJwhat London Central tribunal is doing to recover from the Covid-related issues.Daniel is joined by Regional Employment Judge Wade, the Judge in charge of the London Central Employment Tribunal region.This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My You...
2021-12-2155 minEmployment Law MattersS3E3 - Age Discrimination (with Naomi Ling) In this episode you'll learn:how something which appears age discriminatory can – and can’t – be justified how tribunals approach the complex question of what is, and isn’t, a legitimate aimmy favourite episode from LA LawDaniel discusses the topic with Naomi Ling from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals)🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk
2021-12-0735 minEmployment Law MattersS3E2 - Menopause (with Amanda Steadman)In this episode you'll learn:why is the menopause a workplace issue?why celebrities are now speaking publicly about itwhat legal protections do menopausal workers have?what should be in a good menopause policyDaniel discusses the topic with Amanda Steadman of BDBF, who can also be contacted via Twitter. This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbotton Solicitors and by Cover Clinic, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals)🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.yout...
2021-11-3040 min
Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly6: Priestly Formation and a Growing Seminary Program with Fr. Daniel BarnettBishop Daly welcomes Fr. Daniel Barnett to discuss the new program of priestly formation being finalized in Rome. The new program includes a new requirement called the propaedeutic phase. Father Barnett explains this new phase and the expansion of Bishop White Seminary to accommodate more young men entering formation.
Walking in Faith with Bishop Daly is a production of the Catholic Diocese of Spokane. Walking in Faith is hosted by Bishop Thomas Daly and is produced and edited by Mitchell Palmquist. Free music for non-commercial use from Fesliyan Studios.Special Guest: Father Daniel Barnett.
2021-02-2427 minEmployment Law MattersS1E68 - Changing Terms & Conditions after a TUPE TransferOne particularly fraught question in dealing with TUPE transfers is the extent to which employers and employees can agree to change the terms and conditions of a transferring employee.Cases referred to:The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, reg 4(4)Foreningen af Arbejdsledere i Danmark v Daddy's Dance Hall A/SRegent Security Services Ltd v PowerFerguson v Astrea Asset Management LtdManchester College v HazelSkills Development Scotland Co Ltd v BuchananBuy ‘Deconstructing TUPE’ by Daniel Barnett on Amazon💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnerci...
2020-10-1312 minEmployment Law MattersS1E66 - Social Media DismissalsWhen can, and can’t, you dismiss an employee for social media misuse? In this episode, barrister Daniel Barnett discusses this topic briefly with Professor Virginia Mantouvalou, Professor of Human Rights & Labour Law at UCL Faculty of Laws. He then explains the law on social media and dismissals, giving examples of various cases where dismissals have been held to be fair and unfair.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS...
2020-09-2218 minEmployment Law MattersS1E64 - Can a Disciplinary Process be a 'Last Straw'?In this short extract from Daniel Barnett’s new book on Constructive Dismissal, you’ll learn whether a dismissal process can be a ‘last straw’ to enable an employee to resign and claim constructive dismissal.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employme...
2020-09-0807 minEmployment Law MattersS1E61 - GDPR Two Years On - Part TwoIn this, the second of two consecutive episodes, Daniel Barnett of Outer Temple Chambers and Emma Erskine-Fox of TLT Solicitors (@emmafoxlaw) discuss the GDPR, two years after it came into force.In this second part, you’ll learn:things employers need to search fordefiniting the search parametersdealing with requests for common names or initialsredactionanswers to ten questions tweeted in before recording the podcast🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AN...
2020-08-1832 minEmployment Law MattersS1E60 - GDPR Two Years On - Part OneIn this, the first of two episodes, Daniel Barnett of Outer Temple Chambers and Emma Erskine-Fox of TLT Solicitors (@emmafoxlaw) discuss the GDPR, two years after it came into force.In this first part, you’ll learn:the difference between the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018what sort of prosecutions and fines have been issued in the last two yearshow long HR Professionals have to keep records forwhether requests have to say they are data protection requestswhat to do with people who put in multiple, or ‘grudge’, requeststhe circumstances when employers can refuse to respondhow long e...
2020-08-1026 minEmployment Law MattersS1E58 - Unconscious Bias: My training storyIn this episode, Daniel Barnett explains why he’s doing unconscious bias trainingEveryone has biases and we can't get rid of them. So this is not about being in the wrong. On the training session, Selwyn Blyth will raise your awareness of the (unintentional) impact of bias - and offer practical suggestions for how to minimise the negative impact at work. A lot of the learning comes from watching and interacting with scenes delivered by professional actors based on real-life workplace events. You can influence what happens by suggesting how they adapt their behaviour [no...
2020-07-1107 minEmployment Law MattersS1E57 - Recent Unfair Dismissal CasesIf you like this podcast, please send out this tweet – it helps grow the podcast and encourages us to keep going.In this episode, Daniel Barnett discusses three recent unfair dismissal cases:-1. Harrison v Barking, Havering and Redbridge NHS Trust: suspension should not take place as a kneejerk reaction2. Lafferty v Nuffield Health - whether you can dismiss an employee who has been charged, but not convicted, of a crime3. Uddin v London Borough of Ealing - a case following on from Royal Mail v Jhuti, about the...
2020-07-0611 minEmployment Law MattersS1E55 - Covid-19 and Anxiety in the WorkplaceWhat can employers do to help the workforce develop resilience and cope with anxiety in the workplace arising from Covid-19. Dr Kerry Davison from Psychology Associates joins Daniel Barnett to discuss:- why mental health is so important in the workplace right nowhow Covid-19 will have far-reaching implicationshow different people react differentlytop tips on what employers can do to help employeesLINKSDr Kerry Davison of Psychology Associates - https://www.psychologyassociates.org.uk/who-we-are/meet-the-team/dr-kerry-davison/🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtube...
2020-06-0907 minEmployment Law MattersS1E54 - Why Verbal Warnings Annoy MeWhat do you get when you record a verbal warning in writing? A paradox, that’s what! In this light-hearted episode, Daniel Barnett reveals the things that really annoy him, and shares the result of his Twitter Poll on who even uses them any more.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Po...
2020-06-0910 minEmployment Law MattersS1E53 - Preparing for HomeworkingDo you think your employees will want to work permanently from home in the future? This episode of Employment Law Matters is an exert from a recent audio seminar Daniel Barnett gave on homeworking, covering some of the preparations. In it, Daniel discussed:where and when the employee will be workingtrial periodsfurniture and equipmentpay and benefitstaxpoliciesmonitoring 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircl...
2020-06-0515 minEmployment Law MattersS1E52 - Imposing Changes to Terms and ConditionsAre you introducing new policies or changing terms and conditions? Are you having difficulty getting an employee’s agreement to detrimental contractual changes? Daniel Barnett has just published a book on Changing Terms and Conditions, which is sent free to all members of HR Inner Circle or to anybody who orders HR Policies and Contracts (www.policies2020.com)Daniel reads a chapter of Changing Terms and Conditions, an accompanying book to the Policies 2020 Package. In this episode, you’ll learn:‘Stand and sue’ and constructive dismissalDo employees have to resign in response to a serious breach?Deemed d...
2020-05-2717 minEmployment Law MattersS1E51 - LBC Radio Q&A (broadcast live 13 May 2020)As the resident legal expert on LBC Radio, Daniel Barnett can be heard often answering questions on employment law and more general legal issues. This is a recording of a Q&A session on the Nick Ferrari Breakfast Show, broadcast live on 13 May 2020, the day before the Nick Ferrari's show won RAJAR accreditation as the most popular commercial radio breakfast show in the UK.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel...
2020-05-1527 minEmployment Law MattersS1E50 - Getting Investigations RightJoin Daniel Barnett and Jeremy Scott-Joynt discussing how to get investigations right. They cover:-are investigations really that difficult? do you really need one?what kind of risks are there if an investigation goes wrong? and end up playing 'top tips' ping-pong.LINKS:List of Independent HR InvestigatorsEmployee Investigations by Daniel Barnett (Kindle Store)About Jeremy Scott-Joynt🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND...
2020-05-1413 minEmployment Law MattersS1E48 - Sneak preview: WhistleblowingGet a sneak preview of the employment webinar with Daniel Barnett and Andrew Allen QC, on whistleblowing.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/Employment Tribuna...
2020-04-1707 minEmployment Law MattersS1E45 - Q&AWe're taking a break from coronavirus. Daniel asked people on twitter for a short, non-covid-19 employment law question. He picked seven replies and answered them, including:-What's the law about taking time off for doctor, dentist and other appointments? Would an employer be liable for an employee’s racist remark on Facebook?How long must employers delay a disciplinary hearing if a trade union representative is unavailable?Can you compel someone as a witness in an employment tribunal? 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a...
2020-04-1414 minEmployment Law MattersS1E44 - Furlough: Three Outstanding IssuesIn this episode, Daniel Barnett discusses three further issues around the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme:-1. When will the online portal open, and how will it work?2. Does the furlough scheme cover employees who TUPE over after 28 February 2020? 3. Can employees take annual leave when on furlough, or will doing so break furlough? LINKS:Email from HM Treasure to David Johnston MP regarding TUPE https://twitter.com/PamanSingh/status/1247528124083920899/photo/2Tweet from HMRC Customer Support regarding annual leave https://twitter.com/HMRCcustomers/status/1247470902767489024 🎁 FREE STUFFEmplo...
2020-04-0818 minEmployment Law MattersS1E43 - Furlough: Updated GuidanceIn this episode, Daniel Barnett discussed the updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme issued overnight by the government on 4th April 2020.KEY LINKSThe updated scheme - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-schemeDaniel Barnett's view on TUPE transfers and the scheme - https://twitter.com/daniel_barnett/status/1244233083941007360Daniel Barnett's view on annual leave and the scheme - https://www.outertemple.com/2020/04/furlough-maternity-sick-and-annual-leave-are-we-clear/🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.dan...
2020-04-0421 minEmployment Law MattersS1E42 - Coronavirus: LBC Radio Q&AA bonus episode: Daniel Barnett features on 'Ask the Expert' on Iain Dale's LBC show on 1 April 2020.Listen to Daniel answering questions on coronavirus and employment law from a variety of employees and employers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Emplo...
2020-04-0242 minEmployment Law MattersS1E41 - Coronavirus: Taking Annual Leave on FurloughIn this episode, Daniel Barnett discusses:-1. Can an Employee be on Furlough and Annual Leave at the same time?2. Can Employers require employees to take their holiday leave during furlough?3. Is Holiday Pay when on Furlough based on 80% or 100%? And does it include Commission and Bonuses? IMPORTANT: This podcast episode deals with a wholly unclear area of law. It represents the speaker's views, but you rely on them at your own risk. If you want specific advice, please contact Outer Temple Chambers, via Adam.MacDonald@outertemple.com.🎁 FREE STU...
2020-04-0120 minEmployment Law MattersS1E40 - Handling Employee BereavementLosing someone you love is never easy. It is important to ensure that you allow employees an appropriate amount of time off work to grieve. But how much time off is permitted? What can employers do to ease the effects of bereavement?In this episode, you’ll learn: the old legal framework the new statutory right to time off for bereavement helping with the effects of bereavement return to work discriminationAre you involved in a complex, high value or high profile employment dispute? Contact adam.macdonald@outertemple.com to find out whether employment barrister Daniel B...
2020-03-3114 minEmployment Law MattersS1E39A - Furlough Leave 2In this episode, Daniel Barnett discusses the announcements from the government on 26 March 2020:(a) the government package for the self-employed(b) the guidance on the job retention scheme.The original documents are at:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-schemehttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-schemeSubscribe to Employment Law Matters at www.danielbarnett.co.uk/podcast🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODU...
2020-03-2716 minEmployment Law MattersS1E38B - National Broadcast on Employment LawIn this bite-size episode, Daniel Barnett explains how to register for his forthcoming National Broadcast on Employment Law and Coronavirus🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.comThe Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/
2020-03-2303 minEmployment Law MattersS1E38A - Furlough Leave - Bonus EpisodeIn this bonus episode, Daniel Barnett discusses the little we know about furlough leave, covering:what it iscan it be imposed?how much does the government pay?need the employer top up to 100%?can employees put themselves on furlough leave?is the system capable of abuse?🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment...
2020-03-2112 minEmployment Law MattersS1E38 - Sending Staff HomeIn this week's extended episode, Daniel Barnett discusses sending staff home. You’ll learn: when you can insist staff work from homehow to handle adaptations and expenseslaying off staff, guarantee payments and deemed redundancypossible emergency changes to the law on lay-offcollective redundancy consultation and special circumstancesDownload Daniel's Homeworking Policy for free.On Friday 13 March, Daniel hosted a two hour online meeting, answering questions from over 100 HR Professionals on CV issues, and hearing from people on what their different businesses were doing to cope with the current situation. The video and transcript is available in th...
2020-03-1726 minEmployment Law MattersS1E37 - Coronavirus: an LBC SpecialThis episode is a recorded version of Daniel Barnett's special LBC Radio programme on the legal implications in the workplace of coronavirus. He discusses issues and answers questions from callers including:the government's proposed reforms to sickpaycan the NHS insist paramedics shave their facial hair to make masks more effective?do jurors have to turn up to jury service?should driving instructors stop giving lessons?the difference between sickpay and statutory sickpayas a wedding photographer, what are my rights if weddings are cancelled?what medical evidence is needed to take time off?what employers should do if people d...
2020-03-1046 minEmployment Law MattersS1E36 - Defending a Sex Harassment claim – Part 2In this episode, you will learn nine strategies for preparing a harassment case for tribunal.What should be done when sexual harassment occurs in the workplace? An employer seeking to minimise liability arising from claims of sexual harassment can follow these steps to address sexual harassment if it arises in the workplace.An employer can insulate itself from becoming the next newsworthy headline – firstly, by having a good investigator.Pick the right person for the job - here’s a list of independent HR professionals who have experience in conducting this sort of inve...
2020-03-0315 minEmployment Law MattersS1E35 - CoronavirusIt's reported this week that Baker McKenzie has closed down its London office for fear of one of its employees having coronavirus.In this bonus episode, you'll learn:what to do with employees who don't want to come into workwhat your obligations are if an employee self-isolates or quarantineswhat if someone suddenly becomes unwell at worktop tips, and things to do now.Are you involved in a complex, high value or high profile employment dispute? Contact adam.macdonald@outertemple.com to find out whether employment barrister Daniel Barnett can help you. 🎁 FREE STUF...
2020-02-2812 minEmployment Law MattersS1E34 - Defending a Sex Harassment claim – Part 1Unless the employer has taken ‘all reasonable steps’ in advance to stop any sexual conduct from happening, an employer will be liable for one employee’s harassment of another. Tribunals can be reluctant to allow an employer to escape liability because it leaves the employee without any meaningful recourse. The question then is, how do you demonstrate ‘all reasonable steps’?In this episode, you will learn about the employers’ statutory defence and what reasonable steps you should be taking as an employer.Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your most complex HR and emplo...
2020-02-2511 minEmployment Law MattersS1E33A - Policies 2020A bonus episode, with information about Daniel Barnett's HR Policies 2020.www.policies2020.comNever again face the problem of employees saying they don't understand a policy, or managers not following them.Most HR policies are far too long. They've been assembled from a template designed to cover every situation, or have been added to again and again over the years until they're a mess.We've selected the key twenty policies that every business needs and re-imagined them, stripping them down to their b...
2020-02-2420 minEmployment Law MattersS1E33 - Non Disclosure AgreementsIf the parties are going to settle a case then they both need to be confident that the matter has indeed been settled and will not be resurrected in some other form. Non disclosure agreements allow the employer and worker to resolve a dispute confidentially without going to a tribunal or court. Almost any settlement will include a confidentiality clause.In this episode, you’ll learn: the pros and cons of NDA’s when an NDA is enforceable, and when it’s not how to maximise the chance of enforceabilityAre you involved in a complex...
2020-02-1810 minEmployment Law MattersS1E32 - Two Supreme Court Cases for 2020In this episode, Daniel Barnett predicts the outcome of the two big Supreme Court cases of 2020 in discussion with employment law speaker Darren Newman.First, they discuss The Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake, due to be argued in the Supreme Court later this week, which will consider whether ‘on-call’ workers at care homes are entitled to be paid the minimum wage for periods when they are on call (ie available for work, but not actually working). Second, they discuss the Uber case, Uber BV v Aslam. Uber lost in the employment tribunal, EAT and Court of App...
2020-02-1126 minEmployment Law MattersS1E31 - Flexible WorkingIn the context of greater mental health awareness, and the increasing appetite for agile working, an employee’s ability to ask for reduced hours, home working, or even simply a later start to their working day can be significant.In this episode, you’ll learn: who is eligible to apply for flexible working? what a flexible working request should look like? what your next steps should be?Want free employment law updates by email? Subscribe now to Daniel Barnett’s email bulletins at http://www.danielbarnett.co.uk.Thank you for listening and please lea...
2020-02-0414 minEmployment Law MattersS1E30 - Stress at WorkStudies suggest that a little stress can actually do you good – it boosts focus and primes your body. However, prolonged stress, can become a problem for both the employee and the business they work for. It can lead to physical and mental problems, and long-term absences. Recognising and knowing how to tackle stress is something all companies need to be prepared for. In this episode, Daniel Barnett offers guidance to help employers identify and support employees who are stressed in the workplace.In this episode, you’ll learn: how to reduce/prevent stress? what reasonable adjustments can yo...
2020-01-2812 minEmployment Law MattersS1E29 - ApprenticesApprenticeships can add significant value to a business. They play an important role in defining the future success of firms and professions as a whole. Apprenticeships have changed over the years. An employer now has more flexibility to make sure that apprenticeships are not only relevant to business needs but expands the way new talent is recruited and nurtured. Whether you have not employed an apprentice before or count yourself as an apprenticeship veteran, Daniel Barnett offers guidance to how to create and benefit from successful apprenticeships time and time again.In this episode, you’ll learn: c...
2020-01-2111 minEmployment Law MattersS1E28 - Making an Occupational Health ReferralAn employee’s health might be affecting their ability to carry out their roles. Getting the most appropriate advice from an occupation health professional will greatly help a manager resolve this situation. To get the best value from a referral, the manager should be able to ask clear and relevant questions.In this episode, Daniel Barnett offers practical guidance and shares the do’s and don’ts when making referrals.In this episode, you’ll learn: what sort of questions you should ask the OH practitioner? when to make an OH referral? what you should do i...
2020-01-1414 minEmployment Law MattersS1E26 - Performance ManagementIf performance problems start to arise, how do we go about dealing with poor performance fairly? In any organisation, the people are the greatest creators of value. It is important early on, that they understand what’s expected of them and set the level of standard they need to meet their job. To enable them to achieve their performance goals, they need to be motivated, have the necessary skills, resources and support. In this episode, you’ll learn: what are the reasons causing performance issues? what do you do when an employee puts in a grieva...
2019-12-3115 minEmployment Law MattersS1E25 - Covert recording of meetingsThe advances in technology facilitates a relatively easy way of covertly recording meetings. So, would it be lawful to secretly record a meeting in the workplace on a smart phone (or any other device)?Typically, with respect to meetings involving the disciplining of an employee, can an employee or employer rely on covert recordings in employment tribunal proceedings?Daniel Barnett shares some helpful observations and guidance on covert recordings of meetings.P.S. If you record most meetings and need a fast, quality, on-demand services for audio transcription – Click here http://bit.ly/tr...
2019-12-2412 minEmployment Law MattersS1E24 - What to do if you receive a tribunal claimAt some stage during the course of your business, you’ll face an employment tribunal claim. It is easy to panic in the face of litigation, however, if a Tribunal claim lands on your desk, it is important to act quickly and calmly, to ensure that you are in the best possible position to defend the claim.In this episode, Daniel Barnett walks you through a checklist of the initial steps you should take, time limits and how to apply for extension.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this he...
2019-12-1711 minEmployment Law MattersS1E23 - Criminal recordsCan an employer refuse to recruit someone who had a conviction? Or on which circumstances an employer may not legally recruit a person with a certain type of offense?A great deal of prejudice comes when dealing with someone who has a criminal record. Understandably, many employers have fears or concerns about recruiting people with convictions or who believe, incorrectly, that they cannot employ someone for legal reasons or insurance purposes. In this episode, you’ll learn: when convictions become ‘spent’ if someone has an unspent conviction, what should you think about when deciding whether t...
2019-12-1009 minEmployment Law MattersS1E21 - Dress codesA dress code can be a part of an employer’s terms and conditions of employment. They set a standard that employers have developed on what they believe is appropriate for employees to wear at work.However, recent cases have shown that dress codes can be an apple of discord for employees and employers.What makes a dress code unreasonable, or even discriminatory?In this episode, Daniel Barnett shares detailed guidance for employers and workers to clarify this emotive subject. Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your mos...
2019-11-2611 minEmployment Law MattersS1E20 - Vegetarianism and Philosophical BeliefWhile most employers would be familiar with religious discrimination rights, the Equality Act 2010 goes beyond safeguarding employees' religious beliefs. It covers ‘philosophical’ beliefs as well. Many cases have established that certain belief systems can be afforded protection by law. There have also been notable failures to establish a case that meets the criteria for discrimination protection - Consisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd. In this episode, we’ll discuss what sort of questions will help you confirm if a ‘belief’ qualifies for protection. Are you involved in a complex, high value or high profile employment di...
2019-11-1909 minEmployment Law MattersS1E19 - Giving noticeSometimes there can be uncertainty around notice periods – how long should they be? How much do you have to pay? Both parties must understand their obligations relating to the required notice period to avoid a breach of contract.In this episode, we’ll discuss:the minimum notice periods required by law when notice isn’t required how best to give notice can notice be withdrawn?Are you a smart, ambitious HR Professional? If so, learn more about Daniel Barnett’s exclusive membership club to help boost your career and develop your business. Join the HR Inner Circle...
2019-11-1214 minEmployment Law MattersS1E18 - A couple of cases on harassmentCan an employer be held liable for an employee’s post on social media, or for his personal views said to the press? A conflict between an employee’s out-of-work actions and an employer’s reputation can quite easily happen. Employers should ensure that they have detailed conduct policies and should take reasonable steps to ensure such policies are communicated to staff. In this episode, Daniel Barnett talks about two harassment cases in recent months: Forbes v LHR Airport – Can an employer be vicariously liable for an employee’s racist Facebook post?Page v NHS Trust Development...
2019-11-0508 minEmployment Law MattersS1E17 - Disrupting DisciplinariesIt is common for an employee to go off sick during a disciplinary process. In this episode, Daniel Barnett shares his suggestions on how to make sure the disciplinary investigation continues so far as possible in the event of an employee’s absence. We cover what to do when in these situations: if an employee goes off sick after you launch a disciplinary process if an employee puts in a grievance after you’ve started disciplinary proceedings Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your most complex HR and employment law problems. Join the...
2019-10-2912 minEmployment Law MattersS1E16 - Employees who go AWOLAn unauthorised absence can be deemed fair grounds for dismissal, but there could be a lot of reasons why an employee might simply not turn up for work one day - from a simple hangover, to a life threating family emergency. As an employer, it is important that you know how to avoid tribunal claims when dismissing.In this episode, you’ll learn:why it’s dangerous to assume the employee has resigned whether you can argue frustration of contract, or that the employee has self-dismissed how to handle the inevitably artificial dismissal processAre you in...
2019-10-2211 minEmployment Law MattersS1E15 - Without Prejudice and Professional PrivilegeDiscover the two types of Privilege that applies in the employment setting.how to qualify for ‘without prejudice’ protectionwill an advice provided by a non-legally-qualified HR professional qualify for a privilege?can you refuse a Subject Access Request?Are you a smart, ambitious HR Professional? If so, learn more about Daniel Barnett’s exclusive membership club to help boost your career and develop your business. Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukThank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful. 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment la...
2019-10-1510 minEmployment Law MattersS1E14 - Two Recent Cases on TUPETUPE can be intimidating. If your business, or part of it, is in the process of changing hands, you’ve probably seen how the processes involved in a TUPE transfer can be complex, time consuming and detailed. In this episode, Daniel Barnett walks you through two of the more interesting TUPE cases in recent months: Hare Wines v Kaur – In a TUPE transfer, is it unfair to dismiss someone for personal reasons? Mears Homecare v Bradburn - Does the transferor have to keep and produce records for employees who have transferred to another employer? Thank you for...
2019-10-0807 minEmployment Law MattersS1E13 - Predicted Brexit changesMuch of the UK’s employment law derives from the EU, but it is unlikely that the UK’s withdrawal from the EU will have an immediate impact on employment law.In this episode, Daniel sets out what might happen in six areas of employment law as the result of Brexit.Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your most complex HR and employment law problems. Visit http://www.hrinnercircle.co.uk for more information.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful.
2019-10-0109 minEmployment Law MattersS1E12 - What, exactly, is 'Fair'?In this episode, you'll learn about the standard of 'reasonableness' in conduct and performance dismissal, including:-why you should never fly with Captain Taylor of Alidair Airlineswhen it can be okay for bus drivers to have traces of cocaine in their systems and not be dismissedthe future of the 'range of reasonable responses' test.We're down to the last 20 or so places for Daniel Barnett's big conference in a couple of weeks time in central London. It’s for HR Professionals, on 14th October, and is exclusively for members of the HR Inner Circle – my membe...
2019-09-2418 minEmployment Law MattersS1E11 - Requests to Drop Sexual Harassment AllegationsIn this episode, employment barrister Daniel Barnett discusses what to do when an employee who has complained of sexual harassment decides she wants to drop her allegations. You'll learn what to do, depending on whether: the complainant agrees to a formal investigationyou are genuinely satisfied the issue is resolvedthe complainant doesn't want to cooperateyou want to investigate irrespective of the complainant's cooperation.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful as it helps others to find the podcast and to keep the project going.🎁 FREE STUFF...
2019-09-1714 minEmployment Law MattersS1E10 - When will Alternative Employment be 'Suitable'?This episode considers when alternative employment will and won’t be ‘suitable’ in a redundancy situation. You'll learn:what is the duty to consider alternative employment?what are the five factors a tribunal will want to know about to decide whether the alternative role is 'suitable'?when might it be reasonable for a redundant employee to turn down an offer of suitable alternative employment?how hard does an employer have to look for alternative employment?LINKS:Daniel Barnett's conference on 14 October for HR Professionals - www.hrinnercircle.co.uk/hrconference2019Thank you for...
2019-09-1014 minEmployment Law MattersS1E9 - Will Tribunal Fees be Brought Back?In 2017, the trade union Unison persuaded the Supreme Court that employment tribunal fees were unlawful, because they deprived the public of effective access to justice. Are we going to get fees back? In this episode, you'll hear:-why HR like tribunal fees and lawyers hate themwhy tribunals haven't reached their pre-2013 numberswhat the various political parties say about the future of tribunal feesDaniel Barnett's prediction on whether, and in what circumstances, fees will be brought back.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful as it helps others to...
2019-09-0308 minEmployment Law MattersS1E8 - Tips for Giving EvidenceIn this episode of Employment Law Matters, Daniel Barnett explains 16 techniques for giving evidence well, including:answering the question that's been askeddealing with the 'is it possible?' questioncoping with a tricky cross-examinerThank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful as it helps others to find the podcast and to keep the project going.Be sure to subscribe to Employment Law Matters to be notified of new episodes🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAs...
2019-08-2715 minEmployment Law MattersS1E7 - Valuing a ClaimDeciding how much a claim is worth, and how much you might be willing to offer, is a methodical process. It’s a bit of science, and a bit of art. Policies, processes, meetings, communications, actions in the workplace are aimed at keeping things running smoothly, and avoiding legal liabilities. But there are things that throw a spanner in the works.In this week’s podcast, Daniel Barnett talks about things to consider when valuing a claim.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a...
2019-08-2006 minEmployment Law MattersS1E6 - Unfair Dismissal Time Limit ExtensionsIn this episode, Daniel Barnett discusses the statutory test for extending time in unfair dismissal claims, as contained in section 111(2) of the Employment Rights Act 1996.Daniel Barnett also reads a chapter from his newly published book on Time Limits in Employment Tribunals.If you’re interested in getting hold of a copy, it’s available to members of the HR Inner Circle, which is the UK’s community for smart, ambitious HR professionals. Find out more at www.hrinnercircle.co.ukBe sure to subscribe to Employment Law Matters to be notified of new epi...
2019-08-1320 minEmployment Law MattersS1E5 - Private Life and Social MediaWe live in an age where our private lives are shown all over the internet. And this is also where businesses live. Employees are entitled to a private life, and tribunals often hear claims that an employer has infringed this fundamental human right.In this week’s podcast, Daniel Barnett covers Employee’s Private Life and Social Media, and looks at some relevant example cases.Be sure to subscribe to Employment Law Matters to be notified of new episodes.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this...
2019-08-0609 minEmployment Law MattersS1E4 - Giving References: Can you? Should you?Employees can sue for negligent or incorrect references, and although those sorts of claims are rare, they can be tricky to handle.In this week’s podcast, Daniel Barnett shares his six rules of giving references as well as some common pitfalls.Be sure to subscribe to Employment Law Matters to be notified of new episodes.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful as it helps others to find the podcast and to keep the project going.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.dan...
2019-07-3008 minEmployment Law MattersS1E3 - Top Five SOSR DismissalsSOSR is like a classic car. It can work well but only in the right conditions. An employer must have a fair reason to dismiss an employee.When other avenues are exhausted, employers can sort to SOSR - which stands for ‘some other substantial reason’. Rather unhelpfully, there is no definition or guidance about its meaning. It must be 'substantial', which can include anything that is not frivolous or insignificant.In this episode of Employment Law Matters, Daniel Barnett talks about the top five SOSR dismissals and why lawyers use that phrase, and look...
2019-07-2312 minEmployment Law MattersS1E1 - Can we suspend that Employee?In this episode of Employment Law Matters, Daniel Barnett looks at when and how you can suspend an employee. Generally, you can suspend as long as you have good reason. Daniel will tell you first about a recent CA decision which said that, and then he will give you five situations where you’ll run into trouble if you suspend.There are five ways in which suspension can lead to a constructive dismissal claim or, indeed, a finding of unfairness if you subsequently make a decision to dismiss.Be sure to subscribe to Em...
2019-07-2308 minEmployment Law MattersS1E2 - Holiday Pay ConundrumsHow hard can it be to work out how much someone’s wage slip should be for?In recent years it has become clear that a wide range of payments that have not traditionally been used in the calculation of holiday pay should in fact have been included. As a result, many employers will have been underpaying their staff for a considerable period. In this episode of Employment Law Matters, Daniel Barnett looks at the complicated and fraught subject of paid annual leave.Thank you for listening and please leave a review if yo...
2019-07-2309 minEmployment Law MattersTrailerDaniel Barnett is an employment law barrister with 25 years experience at Outer Temple Chambers. He's seen everything employers do wrong and wants to share all that knowledge with you in handy bitesize instalments over the course of this exciting and informative new podcast, Employment Law Matters.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum...
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