Employment Talk

What’s the main risk for employers when deciding what to say in a job advert? Why do they need to be careful about the overall impression it gives? In our latest episode, our employment experts look at the legal issues that could arise from job adverts, alongside some practical examples from recent cases.

According to the NHS, 1-in-5 of the UK population are disabled and 80% of these people have a hidden disability. How are employers expected to know an employee has a disability if they haven't disclosed it due to fears of discrimination? And what are their legal responsibilities? Our employment experts answer these questions, and more, in this latest episode.

What issues do employers have to consider when managing ill-health, particularly long-term conditions?

In our latest podcast, our employment experts cover the legal definition of disability, reasonable adjustments, sick pay, long-COVID, and more.

Our employment experts discuss the Women and Equalities Committee's suggestions for helping menopausal women thrive at work, which were recently rejected by the government.

What recommendations were put forward by the committee? And why did the government reject them?

What investigations does an employer have to undertake when they suspect someone of misconduct, or someone has raised a grievance? And who should carry out the investigation?

In our latest episode, our experts discuss investigations, standard of proof, how employers can establish facts in situations where it’s one person’s word against another, and more.

Do you know when the right to ask to work flexibly first came into force?

In our latest episode, our experts look at how legislation around flexible working has transformed since 2003, focusing on the four key changes the government has recently announced.

Can employers refuse to recruit someone because they have visible tattoos or piercings?

In this podcast, our employment experts explore attitudes towards tattoos, piercings, and hairstyles and how these have changed overtime. They also discuss the protection the Equality Act 2010 provides against discrimination.

The new Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill started life as a Private Members' Bill, but it's now being backed by the government and is likely to become law. Will this actually happen and how will this protect new parents?

Our experts discuss the proposed changes, the criticisms, when the bill will come into force, and more.

In this episode, our employment law experts Glenn Hayes and Jo Moseley discuss the meaning of quiet quitting and how widespread this issue is. They also explore the different ways employers can keep their staff motivated.

With Acas releasing new guidance on suspending employees, what legal issues do you need to be aware of before suspending someone?

In our latest episode, we look at how employers should go about dismissing an employee, how long they should be suspended for, and if they should be paid.