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RadioBypass PodcastRadioBypass Presents - The Making Of Jimmy Page & The Black Crowes - Live At The Greek: All AccessJoin Jimmy Page, along with Chris and Rich Robinson for a celebration of the 25th anniversary re-mixed and expanded release of a blistering tour! The new Live at the Greek release is a 36 song set that features 16 previously unreleased tracks, including a never before issued soundcheck jam. You will hear a ton of great music, including one of the soundcheck tunes. Crank it up and enjoy some insights from the men that created this fantastic music, and hear several tracks of killer, live, Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard!2025-06-161h 50
Having A NatteRRSeries 11 Episode 5In the latest episode of Robinson Ralph’s ever unpopular podcast "Having a NatteRR", Simon and David take on the serious stuff and the shed stuff.
This week’s legal spotlight: Yousif v The Good Shepherd Trust, a case involving a claim of harassment related to race. As ever, Simon and David break it down and highlight the lessons for employers.
And let us not forget the banter section (aka “Middle-aged Men Do Outdoorsy Things”) which in this episode covers:
🧹 Clearing out sheds
🚜 Mowing lawns
🏯 Erecting pagodas
If you’re looking for empl...2025-04-0912 min
The K-Rob CollectionAudio Antiques - Ralph Bunche: International Man of PeaceRalph Johnson Bunche was an American political scientist, diplomat, and leading participant in the decolonization process following World War 2, as well as the US civil rights movement. Bunche received the 1950 Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to resolve the Arab–Israeli conflict in Palestine. He was the first African-American and first person of African descent to be awarded any Nobel Prize. Bunche was involved in the formation and administration of the United Nations. In 1963, Bunche was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by U.S. President John Kennedy. The Detroit native, and former resident of Toledo, Albuquerque, and Los An...2025-03-0455 min
The Ralph Moore PodcastDave Robinson – Part 1 of 3 – Calling and CourageThis week, Ralph is joined by Dave Robinson who shares his journey from salvation through nearly three decades of ministry. Dave talks about his decision to go into full time ministry, then leave for other jobs, before returning to pastoral ministry. If you're considering your calling and whether to change your ministry capacity, then you don't want to miss this episode.In this podcast, you'll hear about:How to discern your calling and walk bravely in itHow to set boundaries and know when it might be time to leave a roleThe dangers of elevating the pastoral...2024-08-1620 minHaving A NatteRRSeries 10 Episode 2In the second episode of this series of Robinson Ralph’s Having a Natter podcast, David and Simon discuss the case of Ms Lad v Lily Head Dental Practice. The Claimant in this case was removed from a work whatsapp group whilst on maternity leave and brought a claim for maternity leave discrimination. There were other aspects to the case, but that is the aspect they focus on; there are lessons to be learned for employers with employees absent on maternity leave, when it is necessary to put in place measures to ensure those employees are included in events an...2024-02-2214 minHaving A NatteRRSeries 10 Episode 1In this episode, the first of a new series of Robinson Ralph’s Having a NatteRR podcast, Simon and David discuss the case of Muir v AstraZeneca, where the employee was dismissed in December 2020 for misconduct relating to bullying and harassment. The Tribunal criticised the employer for failing to have due regard to Mr Muir’s mental health disability, which had impacted on his behaviour. The tribunal found that Mr Muir’s line manager and other relevant managers were aware of his disability and they could have taken steps to support him, rather than dismiss him.
They also d...2024-02-1914 min
Ralph Nader Radio HourTribute to Ford, Robinson, and BelafonteThis week we welcome back Professor Randall Kennedy to help us pay tribute to three principled, uncompromising African American activists, Glen Ford of Black Agenda Report, human rights champion, Randall Robinson, and legendary actor, singer, and activist, Harry Belafonte.Randall Kennedy is Michael R. Klein Professor at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on contracts, criminal law, and the regulation of race relations. He is the author of several books, including Contracts: Happiness and Heartbreak, For Discrimination: Race, Affirmative Action, and the Law, and Say It Loud! On Race, Law, History, and Culture.You’ve...2023-06-171h 04Having A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 10This week Simon and David discuss the EAT case of Mr Darrell Miles v Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency.
They focus on the Health and Safety detriment and dismissal aspect of the claim, which arose because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The question in the case was whether the Claimant reasonably believed there were circumstances that placed him in serious and imminent danger.
The case also had to consider whether the Claimant could have raised concerns with a Health and Safety Representative / Committee, who were not based in the same office location as the...2023-05-2521 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 9This week Simon and David discuss the case of D Martin v Jet Maintenance Limited.
They discuss the Claimant’s summary dismissal ‘in the heat of the moment’ during an altercation with a co-owner of the business.
The facts of that altercation were disputed. The Claimant acknowledged swearing but denied acting in an aggressive manner.
An internal Hearing was then carried out to hear the allegations into the Claimant’s conduct during the altercation, which was adjourned following the Claimant raising a grievance.
An HR Consultant was engaged to hear the case aga...2023-05-1819 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 8This week Simon and David discuss the case of Maxwell v HBOS Plc.
The Claimant had a long-term sickness absence and the Tribunal had to consider whether that was sufficient reason for dismissal.
They discuss the Tribunal’s considerations in respect of whether a fair process had been conducted.
The Tribunal concluded that the Claimant was in an entrenched position with a loss of faith in the Respondent and there was no realistic prospect of him returning within any reasonable time frame.
The Claimant’s claim for Unfair Dismissal was subsequently dism...2023-04-2018 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 7This week Simon and David discuss the case of Mrs Dumigan v The Mount School Limited.
All staff members were requested by email on a Saturday to attend a meeting on Monday.
This was a day off for the Claimant and she was due to meet her family to discuss the care of her elderly mother suffering with cancer.
Following the Claimant raising that she could not attend the meeting, she was told it was not optional. The Claimant reiterated that she could not attend, and she was told her resignation was accepted...2023-03-3118 min
Join Up Dots - Business Coaching Made Easy (With A Bit Of Life Coaching Too)LISTENER TURNS GUEST: Neil Robinson Finds His Personal DreamNeil Robinson Finds His Personal Dream Neil Robinson is todays guest on the Steve Jobs inspired Join Up Dots podcast. Neil first connected with us a few years ago after listening to the show and at that time he was running his own domestic cleaning business. As you can imagine he was making appointments, turning up and his time wasn’t his own. But that was going to change as he is an entrepreneur at heart and unlike so many people across the world, can see the opportunities that lie all around us better than most. So alongside the cleaning bu...2023-03-2454 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 6This week Simon and David discuss the case of Mr Bryce v Sentry Consulting Limited.
The Claimant suffered with Asperger’s Syndrome and Dyslexia. As a result of his condition the Claimant’s timekeeping and ability to plan ahead were impacted.
The Respondent decided not to offer more shifts to the Claimant following his lateness and performance on site, namely not monitoring the site, spending time while on shift using social media and not patrolling the site because of an alleged tripping hazard.
Simon and David discuss the Claimant’s successful claims for discri...2023-03-2320 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 5This week Simon and David discuss the case of Ian Drury v Ministry of Defence.
The Claimant succeeded with claims of Unfair and Wrongful Dismissal. The Claimant stated he had suspended himself and there were concerns for the Claimant’s mental ill health. The Claimant was then dismissed for gross misconduct relating to his absence without leave, irrespective of these concerns.
They also discuss the determination that a 25% reduction in compensation should apply under the Polkey principle and the importance of only treating an Occupational Health report as advice, as it cannot replace the responsibility fo...2023-03-0928 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 4This week Simon and David discuss the case of Mrs V Nimoni v London Borough of Croydon.
They discuss the successful claims for unfair dismissal, failure to make reasonable adjustments and discrimination arising from a disability.
The Claimant worked as a Travel Trainer. The Claimant later became unable to work in this role because of her disability.
They discuss the Respondent’s failure to make reasonable adjustments by not adjusting its redeployment policy to allow the Claimant to move into a vacant role at her level, instead making the Claimant apply for the ro...2023-02-2418 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 3This week Simon and David discuss the case of Ms T Webb v London Underground Ltd, in which the Claimant alleged unfair dismissal and race discrimination.
The Claimant’s dismissal was because of posts on social media that the Respondent determined were offensive, inflammatory, and racially divisive following the death of George Floyd, in breach of their policies and guidance.
The Tribunal agreed with the Respondent’s determination of the Claimant’s activity on social media. The Tribunal also found that the Claimant was not the subject of racial discrimination.
The claimant was, howeve...2023-02-1717 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 Episode 2This week Simon and David discuss the case of Earl Shilton Town Council v Ms K Miller.
They discuss the Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment regarding the provision of inadequate toilet facilities for women.
They discuss this in the context of the EAT finding that the Tribunal did not err in law in finding that this subjected the Claimant to direct sex discrimination.
The case involved whether the treatment of women in accessing toilet facilities, notably involving a risk of seeing a man using the urinals, amounted to a detriment because of sex.
2023-02-0907 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 8 - Episode1This week in the first episode of a brand-new series, Simon and David discuss the case of Mr A Tunnicliff v Baytree Car Sales and others.
They discuss the case and the findings of unfair and wrongful dismissal.
They also discuss the fact that the Respondent’s main witness was away on a cruise at the time of the Hearing, meaning that no live evidence was given on behalf of the Respondent, as well as the Tribunal finding that there had been falsification of evidence.
They consider this in the context of the Tri...2023-02-0119 min
watch this.47. Wreck-It Ralph (Rich Moore)This past week marked 10 years since the most slept-on modern movie in the Disney canon was first unleashed onto the world. Wreck-It Ralph has everything you could ever ask for in a Disney movie: funny moments, great characters/dynamics, an emotional core, cameos from video game characters, fun in-jokes, John C. Reilly… in other words, pure perfection.
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Intro song: chief. – ashes
Outro song: Topaz Gang - AU...2022-11-111h 43Having A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 7 Episode 3
This week Simon and David talk about the case of X v Y & Z, in which a female executive who was bombarded with peach emojis by her boss and was eventually awarded £420,000 after successfully claiming sex-related harassment and victimisation.
We will discuss the harassment suffered by the claimant, as well as the problems the Respondent caused itself by its approach to the grievance investigation.
David and Simon also tell you why they can’t tell you the name of the case; in short, they don’t want to go to jail.
2022-11-0323 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR Series 7 Episode 2In this week’s case Simon and David discuss the case of Mr D Duployen v Whyte & Mackay Ltd.
This week’s case reiterates the importance of properly exploring reasonable adjustments and working with an employee collaboratively to reduce the impact of their absences.
They also consider how a blanket approach to absence management and trigger points will rarely be reasonable.
The Tribunal in this case upheld that the absence trigger points were a PCP which placed the employee at a substantial disadvantage, with the employer having no mechanism to account for disability or d...2022-10-2514 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 7 Episode 1In this week’s podcast Simon and David discuss the case of Mr D Finch v Clegg Gifford & Co Ltd and S Bellamy.
The Claimant brought claims of direct discrimination and harassment on age and disability grounds, discrimination arising from a disability, failure to make reasonable adjustments and victimisation.
Simon and David discuss the details of the claims, noting that not all claims succeeded.
They also provide their views on dealing with difficult and sensitive topics, including working with the employee to resolve any concerns.
This week’s case also serves as a...2022-10-1015 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 8This week on the podcast Simon and David discuss the case of Miss M Doran v Pearl Holdings NW Limited.
They discuss the Claimant's intermittent chronic migraines amounting to a disability and the Tribunal's finding of a failure to make reasonable adjustments by her employer.
They discuss this in the context of the Claimant's employer refusing to let the Claimant leave her shift early due to her migraine, saying it was 'tough'.
The Claimant was subsequently forced to sit in a stock room where she lost her balance and was left lying on th...2022-07-2208 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 7This week Simon and David discuss the case of Mrs Regnante v Essex Cares Ltd.
We discuss the judgment upholding the Claimant’s Constructive (Unfair) Dismissal claim relating to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Claimant requesting to work from home due to her husband’s clinically extremely vulnerable status.
We discuss the Tribunal’s assessment of the employer’s decision not to allow the Claimant to continue working from home, despite the government guidance in place at the time.
We also consider the contradicting options the Claimant was provided with by her employer, of takin...2022-07-1215 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 6This week, Simon, David, and Imogen discuss the case of Miss Allen v Primark Stores Limited.
We discuss the Claimant’s successful appeal to the EAT and the decision that in claims for indirect discrimination, the comparison pool should be matched to the relevant provision, criterion, or practice (PCP).
The case involved the Claimant making a flexible working request and having a requirement imposed on her to guarantee her availability to work the late shift on Thursdays each week.
The Claimant argued that this put her, as a woman, at a substantial disadvantage gi...2022-04-2909 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR- Series 6 Episode 5This week, Simon, David, and Imogen discuss the case of Catriona Robinson v Mind Monmouthshire Ltd.
The former employee of Mind, mental health charity, succeeded in her claims for automatic unfair dismissal (public interest disclosures), failure to make reasonable adjustments and victimisation.
We discuss the issues in the case, focussing on the need to address bullying and harassment in the workplace and the need for employers to have clear policies on acceptable workplace behaviour.
We also highlight the need to provide up to date training to equip managers on how to properly deal...2022-03-1808 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 4In the latest episode of this series, Simon, David, and Imogen discuss the case of Cassidy v Iceland Frozen Foods Ltd.
The case involved the dismissal of Miss Cassidy for eating a chocolate bar and giving some to a customer, caught on CCTV, with the chocolate bar believed to be the stock of Iceland.
We discuss the issues in the case, focussing on the flaws of the investigation conducted into the suspected theft of stock, representing gross misconduct.
We discuss the importance of clearly outlining the allegations to the employee under investigation and...2022-03-0113 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 3In the third episode of this series, Simon, David, and Imogen discuss the rules on taking evidence from abroad via video conference in the Employment Tribunal.
We discuss the case of Agbabiaka, which is about the process for what you need to do if witnesses you intend to call will be out of the country, but are otherwise available and willing to give evidence virtually.
We also discuss the relevance of the case in the context of Covid-19 disrupting travel plans and placing a particular emphasis on the need for evidence to be given virtually....2022-02-2308 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 2In the second episode of our new series, Simon, David and Imogen discuss the Employment Tribunal case of Allette v Scarsdale Grange Nursing Home Ltd.
We discuss the case, including how a situation will be assessed when a mandatory vaccination requirement has been adopted by an employer before the appropriate legislation has been introduced to mandate that.
We also discuss the relevance of the case in the context of the recent changes in government policy on the compulsory vaccination mandate in the health and social care sector.
2022-02-0318 minHaving A NatteRRHaving a NatteRR - Series 6 Episode 1This week, in the first episode of the series, Simon, David and Imogen discuss the Employment Tribunal case of Ms D Fitzpatrick v The Scottish Ministers.
We discuss the issues in the case, including the Claimant's allegations that she was "restrained" by male colleagues in December 2010, as a lesson to "keep her mouth shut" after blowing the whistle about a toxic workplace culture.
The Respondent's case was that they had dismissed Fitzpatrick for gross misconduct, stating she had intentionally lied about the date of the incident and forged emails.
We discuss the Tribunal's fi...2022-02-0307 min
The Lead Sponsor - Real Estate Investing Through Syndications and FundsAn Introduction to Short Term Rental Investing - with Ralph DiBugnara | TLS158Ralph DiBugnara is a successful serial entrepreneur and real estate expert. He holds the prestigious roles of President of Home Qualified, a digital resource for buyers and sellers, and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company. With his expertise this led him to start a series called The Real Estate Disruptors, where he interviews guests on investing, property guidance and advice.Join Our Passive Investor NetworkDownload Our Passive Investor Guide to Multifamily SyndicationsWE DISCUSS:The mistakes that he made early on.How his mortgage...2021-12-3129 min