This latest episode of Employment Talk delves back into the upcoming Employment Rights Bill to focus on what it means for trade unions and industrial relations in the UK.

From union access rights and digital ballots to the evolving role of representation in the workplace, our hosts explore what's being repealed, what's being introduced, what's still up for debate, and the challenges employers and those working in HR are likely to face.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts unpack the government’s proposed ban on NDAs in workplace harassment and discrimination cases. What is an NDA in the context of employment law? What exactly is changing? And will this empower victims or make it harder to settle claims? Listen as we answer those questions.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts delve into the government’s proposal to reintroduce employer liability for third-party harassment in the workplace. With headlines warning of a so-called “banter ban,” Jo and Elaine cut through the noise to explain what the new legal duties actually mean for employers.

They explore the background to third-party harassment laws, look at what the proposed changes to the Equality Act involve, and outline how employers can prepare, especially in high-risk sectors like hospitality and retail.

In this episode of Employment Talk, experts Jo Moseley and Elaine Huttley delve into the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on the definition of “sex” under the Equality Act 2010 and what it means for employers.

They sensitively unpack the legal distinction between biological and legal sex as determined by the ruling, explore the implications for recruitment, workplace facilities, and positive action, and bust common myths circulating in the wake of the judgment.

Whether you're revisiting your policies or navigating complex inclusion challenges, this episode offers essential insights and practical guidance for HR professionals.

The government has tabled a number of amendments to the Employment Rights Bill since our last podcast.

These will affect collective redundancies and Statutory Sick Pay, and introduce the Fair Work Agency to help employees enforce their rights. Our podcast outlines the changes you need to be aware of.

The second part of this month’s episode looks at injury to feelings awards. What are they? How does a tribunal assess how much to award? Does a claimant need medical evidence to support their claims?

We answer these questions, and more.

News stories have circulated suggesting the PM is under pressure to “tear up” the new Employment Bill. That's unlikely to happen, but we may see some changes, further consultations, and secondary legislation.

Our latest podcast provides an update on these changes, and looks into the three new rights created by that Bill that will affect workers on low-hours or zero-hours contracts.

What does the new Employment Bill tell us about zero-hour contracts?

In our latest podcast, our experts discuss the so-called ban on zero-hour contracts, the new rights for zero-hour workers and the right to be guaranteed hours.

Listen now.

What are the changes to dismissals under the new Employment Rights Bill?

From proposed changes to collective redundancy, to fire and re-hire, our experts discuss the outlook for dismissals following October’s Employment Rights Bill.

The Labour government presented their much-anticipated Employment Bill on Thursday 10 October, bringing lots of changes in the future of employment law. In particularly, unfair dismissal.

Our experts, Elaine Huttley and Joanna Moseley, explore the details from when employees can bring an unfair dismissal claim, length of probationary periods, when the changes are expected to come into force, and more.

There’s been a lot of talk in the press recently about what an employer can legally do to terminate an employee’s contract of employment where they have been charged with, or have pleaded guilty to, a criminal offence.

This has come to the fore following the UK riots, with the PM saying that the perpetrators will feel the "full force of the law."

In this episode, Joanne Moseley and Elaine Huttley discuss what employers should consider if they have a staff member who has been charged with a criminal offence, avoiding unfair dismissal claims, frustrated contracts, and more.