MFMac: Employment Law

The discussion covers practical steps employers can take to improve workplace inclusion for people with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia and other neurodivergent conditions, including accessible recruitment practices, workplace design, manager training and a needs-based approach to support. David and Alan also examine the employment law implications of neurodiversity, highlighting how proactive adjustments and inclusive workplace cultures can improve employee wellbeing, performance and retention while helping employers manage legal risk.

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In this episode of the MFMac Employment Podcast, David Hossack speaks with Sarah Hanson of Interactifs about how better workplace conversations, social intelligence and clear communication can build trust, strengthen employment relationships and help prevent conflict. Sarah shares practical tips for managers, HR professionals and business leaders on preparing for difficult conversations, listening effectively and using constructive language to improve communication in the workplace.

In this episode, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss how AI is changing the workplace and the employment law issues that come with it. From workplace policies and recruitment to data protection and dispute resolution, they explore the opportunities, risks and practical steps employers should be taking now.

In this podcast, host David Hossack and Fiona Meek, Senior Associate at MFMac, discuss a recent employment tribunal case in which an employee who misgendered a colleague successfully argued that the way in which the employer treated her after the incident amounted to disability discrimination.

In this employment law podcast, David Hossack is joined by Jenny Dickson, Chair of MFMac and a leading personal injury lawyer, to explore the interplay between employment and personal injury claims arising from workplace stress and situations where employers may be said to have caused or contributed to that stress.

David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the forthcoming requirement for employers with 250 or more employees to publish Gender Equality Action Plans. They discuss how employers can address the gender pay gap, support employees experiencing menopause, and prepare for mandatory reporting requirements ahead of the first publication deadline in April 2028.

In this bonus episode of our Employment and Immigration series, host David Hossack is joined by Stuart McWilliams and employment and immigration lawyer Lily Braunholtz to discuss recent Employment Tribunal decisions involving sponsored workers. They explore fair dismissal where sponsorship cannot continue, the discrimination risks associated with salary increases to meet visa requirements, and why workforce planning is becoming increasingly important for employers. The episode also provides practical guidance on managing sponsorship obligations, salary thresholds and changing immigration rules.

In this podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision examining the use of "up or out" policies in the workplace, alongside wider considerations around disability discrimination, including whether endometriosis can amount to a disability.

The discussion builds on themes explored in our previous podcast Endometriosis: What Employers Need to Know and also highlights the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme by Endometriosis UK, both of which are referenced during the episode.

In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack is joined by Andrew Gibson to discuss a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case concerning the use of medicinal cannabis in the workplace.