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Employment Law Focus

Keep on top of the employment law issues that matter most to you and your organisation. Whether you work in HR, in-house legal or run your own business, think of us as your news filter. We'll cover the important issues in employment today, explain how the law is responding and what needs to be on your radar, as well as answering your questions. Presented by the UK-wide employment team at top 50 UK law firm TLT LLP, and featuring guest speakers. We provide employment law advice to public and private sector organisations and are recognised in The Times Best Law Firms report. This podcast is for general guidance and represents our understanding of the law at the time of recording. Specific legal advice should be sought for specific cases.

  1. DEC 4

    Labour's Employment Rights Bill

    The Employment Rights Bill is set to redefine workplace protections and employer responsibilities. With significant changes to probation periods, dismissal laws, zero-hour contracts, and harassment protections, this bill will affect millions of employers and employees across the UK. In the latest episode of our Employment Law Focus series, Hosts, Partner, Amy Stokes, and Partner, Charlie Rae, break down all the proposed changes from the comprehensive 150-page bill into 10 key takeaways: Unfair dismissal reforms: The bill removes the unfair dismissal qualifying period and introduces changes to probationary reviews, granting unfair dismissal rights to an additional 9 million employees. Firing and rehiring practices: While not outright banned, reforms address the high threshold for firing and rehiring, making the process significantly more challenging. Zero-hour contracts: Proposed changes aim to end “exploitative” zero-hour contracts, requiring employers to offer guaranteed hours, reasonable notice of changes to schedules, and compensation if shifts are cancelled or ended early. The duty to prevent sexual harassment: Employers will have a legal obligation to take “all” reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, including incidents involving third parties. The bill also incorporates whistleblowing protections for sexual harassment claims. Trade union reforms: The repeal, in particular of the Trade Union Act, and the reduced notice period for strikes, could drastically hinder employers' ability to manage effectively during a period of strike or industrial action. Other topics covered include changes to flexible working requests, collective redundancy consultations, the establishment of a new fair work agency, day one leave rights, including the new bereavement leave entitlements, and the surprising aspects left out of the bill. The Employment Rights Bill is a game-changer for UK workplaces. Speak to our team to ensure your policies and practices are future-ready and aligned with all the latest reforms.

    42 min

  2. MAY 20

    Flexible Working

    In the latest episode of our Employment Law focus podcast, Partner, Jonathan Rennie, and Knowledge Lawyer, Victoria Wenn, discuss the recent reforms to flexible working regulations that took effect on 6th April 2024.  Also covered are the legal and practical implications of adopting a four-day working week, something that has been introduced in several other countries, with pilots taking place in the UK already with some success.

    23 min

  3. 10/24/2023

    Employment Law Focus: AI and employment law

    How would you react if you had won at an Employment Tribunal, only to be told that the Judge’s decision had been written for him by AI? This thought-provoking scenario recently became a reality when a Judge used ChatGPT in part of a judgement. While the Judge emphasised the importance of using AI tools judiciously, this incident raises critical questions about what this might mean for employment tribunals, employment law and potential implications for employees.

    29 min

  4. 07/13/2023

    Menopause in the Workplace: empowering employers and supporting employees

    Employment Law Focus

    26 min

  5. 03/16/2023

    Thinking Differently: neurodiversity and work

    We discuss the important role that employers play in the lives of people who are neurodivergent and what best practice can look like in the modern workplace.

    26 min

  6. 12/08/2022

    Winter 2022 and the cost of living crisis

    We discuss the plethora of new considerations HR teams need to be aware of this winter.

    28 min

  7. 10/04/2022

    Trans and non-binary inclusion at work

    How can employers improve their approach to trans and non-binary inclusion in the workplace?

    33 min

  8. 06/28/2022

    Gender equality: a work in progress

    50 years on from the Sex Discrimination Act, sexism is unfortunately still common at work. We look at how gender equality issues are changing, and help HR and legal teams to navigate the risks, challenges and debates.

    35 min
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Keep on top of the employment law issues that matter most to you and your organisation. Whether you work in HR, in-house legal or run your own business, think of us as your news filter. We'll cover the important issues in employment today, explain how the law is responding and what needs to be on your radar, as well as answering your questions. Presented by the UK-wide employment team at top 50 UK law firm TLT LLP, and featuring guest speakers. We provide employment law advice to public and private sector organisations and are recognised in The Times Best Law Firms report. This podcast is for general guidance and represents our understanding of the law at the time of recording. Specific legal advice should be sought for specific cases.

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  • Creator
    TLT LLP
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
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    Clean
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    © 2019 TLT LLP
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    Employment Law Focus

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