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The Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt recently provided useful clarification about operators using agency and self-employed drivers during one of his hearings.  Jo Dawson-Gerrard,  Mark Davies and Laura Smith discuss what was said, the key issues and ways  for operators to mitigate their risk.

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Ever dread hearing or using that phrase "Can I have a word?" Jo Dawson-Gerrard, Jon Myhill and Heather Lunney discuss the importance of positive conversations for people management. 

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Tahira Patala discuss the what to do when an employee resigns in the heat of the moment and whether or not an employer has to accept this. 

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the mayhem of the works Christmas party and how to handle before, during and after. 

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Today Julia Davies and Laura Smith discuss the issues surrounding malingering - what it is and how to manage it.

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector regarding drivers being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst at work and how to handle this.   

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney de-bunk the myths surrounding the rather complicated Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE").  We cover: what is is; when it applies; and how to avoid it's nasty sting in the tail.   

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding social media usage by employees.   

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding bullying at work and the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill which has recently been proposed.   

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Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the issues surrounding employing staff with criminal convictions, what to ask at the recruitment stage, the difference between spent and unspent convictions, what do do when new information comes to light and how to handle employees under investigation (as opposed to having a conviction).   

The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.

Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy!

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