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A podcast offering clear, practical guidance on UK employment law and HR issues.Hosted by David Hossack, a highly experienced employment lawyer at MFMac, one of Scotland's top independent law firms.... more
FAQs about MFMac: Employment Law:How many episodes does MFMac: Employment Law have?The podcast currently has 481 episodes available.
February 18, 2026The importance of being aware of an employee's side hustleIn this employment law podcast, David Hossack and Daniel Cormack discuss a recent Employment Tribunal case involving an employee who had been working two full-time jobs simultaneously for 16 years. This podcast explores the key lessons arising from this case for employers dealing with employees who have a "side hustle"....more17minPlay
February 16, 2026Right to Work: What Employers Need to Know | Immigration for Employers seriesIn this second episode of the Immigration for Employers series, we explore what employers need to know about right to work compliance and the responsibilities involved in hiring and managing staff in the UK. Stuart McWilliams, Partner at MFMac, joins host David Hossack to discuss the key risks businesses face, how to meet Home Office requirements, and what happens if checks are carried out incorrectly. They explain how sponsor licences work, the duties placed on employers, and the common issues that can lead to penalties or the loss of a licence. This episode provides clear and practical guidance for HR teams, compliance managers and employers who want to protect their business and stay up to date with UK immigration rules....more21minPlay
February 04, 2026Balancing rights and single sex facilitiesDavid Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about three recent Employment Tribunal judgments which show the legal and practical complexities currently facing employers when managing competing rights under the Equality Act....more19minPlay
January 21, 2026When the cap comes off - unfair dismissal and employer riskDavid Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the very important changes relating to the law of unfair dismissal which are expected in 2027, including the removal of the compensation cap and the reduction in the qualifying period to 6 months....more28minPlay
January 19, 2026Proposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain | Immigration for Employers seriesIn this first episode of our Immigration for Employers series, we explore proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain and the implications for organisations across the UK. Stuart McWilliams joins host David Hossack to discuss residence requirements, the suggested reduction to the settlement period and the route to British citizenship, as well as the potential impact on families, employers and long‑term residents....more20minPlay
January 07, 2026What to expect in employment law in 2026David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the very significant changes to be expected in 2026 as a result of the Employment Rights Act, as well as covering some other important changes that employers should be aware of....more28minPlay
December 17, 2025Travelling to work and the national minimum wageIn this episode Alan Delaney and David Hossack discuss whether employees need to be paid the NMW for time spent travelling to work....more17minPlay
December 02, 2025Can job applicants be rejected for supporting a rival football team?In this podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at a recent Employment Tribunal decision which has attracted significant media attention, where an Employment Judge commented that there could be circumstances where a job applicant's support for a rival football team could provide a justifiable basis for an employer refusing to offer them a job....more13minPlay
November 18, 2025The pitfalls of failing to consider whether an employee's (mis)behaviour could be impacted by a medical conditionIn our latest podcast, David Hossack and Ellen Grant discuss some recent case examples which demonstrate the importance of ensuring that medical conditions are taken into consideration by employers during disciplinary investigations....more12minPlay
November 05, 2025Sponsorship squeeze: Navigating immigration salary rules and employment law risksIn this episode, we explore the legal and practical challenges facing employers as changes to the Immigration Rules - particularly around minimum salary thresholds - begin to take effect....more14minPlay
FAQs about MFMac: Employment Law:How many episodes does MFMac: Employment Law have?The podcast currently has 481 episodes available.