Employment Law Matters

Daniel Barnett
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Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.

  1. 12/09/2025

    Breaking - Unfair Dismissal Compensation Cap

    In 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was recorded before the government’s amendments were considered by the House of Lords, so the content may become out of date if the House of Lords rejects the Commons’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.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 STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026

    26 min

  2. 11/18/2025

    Where does HR earn its money? [bonus episode]

    In this bonus episode, I discuss the grey areas between law and fairness in the world of HR and employment law. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026

    7 min

  3. 11/06/2025

    Will Artificial Intelligence replace HR? [bonus episode]

    In this episode, I discuss the impact of AI in HR.  🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026

    8 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    S9E14 - Bonus - Virtual Employment Law Academy lowdown

    In this bonus episode, I tell you about the Virtual Employment Law Academy, which launches in January 2025. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026 Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026

    20 min

  5. 09/08/2025

    S10 E13 - Dismissals for absence, and yet more on witness familiarisation

    This episode contains: Nadia Montraghi discussing dismissals for absenceGillian Howard's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on witness familiarisation (part three)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026 Ask me a question on the podcast - https://danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion/

    41 min

  6. 09/01/2025

    S10 E12 - Director's duties, plus more on witness familiarisation

    This episode contains: Daniel Tatton-Brown KC discussing director's dutiesZain Malek's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on witness familiarisation (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026

    35 min

  7. 08/25/2025

    S10 E11 - Recruitment and witness familiarisation

    This episode contains: Eleena Misra discussing recruitmentNancy Prest's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on Witness Familiarisation (part one)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026 Ask me a question on the podcast - https://danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion/

    39 min

  8. 08/18/2025

    S10 E10 - Employment tribunal procedure, and more tricky redundancy issues

    This episode contains: Jude Shepherd discussing employment tribunal procedureMarc Jones' 60 second top tipDavid Reade on tricky redundancy issues (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com        My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – https://danielbarnett.com/vela/ Ultimate Employment Law 2024 - https://danielbarnett.com/ultimate2024/ Employment Tribunal Compensation course - https://courses.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com/p/employment-tribunal Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Computer and Social Media Misuse (see all books). 🌞 WHO AM I: I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrister.  I advise and represent clients in employment tribunal litigation. I have my main website and work out of a set of Chambers.  I run a membership club for smart, ambitious HR Professionals and present the legal hour on LBC Radio. ☎️ CONTACT ME: Contact my assistant via email.   ♨️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This podcast is published by (c) Employment Law Services Limited.  The information in this video is for general guidance only and, although the presenters and publisher believe it was correct at the time it was recorded, the law may have changed since then.  You should always seek your own independent legal advice.  Any employment law explained applies to England, Scotland and Wales only. Join the Virtual Employment Law Academy - starting January 2026 Ask me a question on the podcast - https://danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion/

    40 min
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Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.

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  • Creator
    Daniel Barnett
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Employment Law Services Limited
  • Show Website
    Employment Law Matters

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