MFMac: Employment Law

MFMac: Employment Law

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MFMac: Employment Law episodes

  • Home Office Audits and Sponsor Responsibilities | Immigration for Employers series

    Home Office sponsor licence audits are a key part of UK immigration compliance and can carry serious consequences for employers. In this episode, David Hossack hosts a practical discussion on what Home Office audits involve, what compliance officers are assessing, and how employers can prepare effectively.

    He is joined by Stuart McWilliams, Partner at MFMac and an accredited specialist in Immigration Law, who explains how audits are carried out in practice, including announced and unannounced visits, the sponsor duties employers must evidence, and the common compliance gaps that place organisations at risk.

    This episode is aimed at sponsoring employers, HR and people teams, and business leaders seeking a clear, practical understanding of sponsor licence compliance, right to work record keeping, and audit readiness.

    19 min
  • The importance of being aware of an employee's side hustle

    In 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".

    17 min
  • Right to Work: What Employers Need to Know | Immigration for Employers series
    In 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.
    21 min
  • Balancing rights and single sex facilities

    David 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.

    19 min
  • Proposed Changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain | Immigration for Employers series
    In 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.
    20 min
  • What to expect in employment law in 2026

    David 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.

    28 min
  • Can 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.

    13 min

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A podcast offering clear, practical guidance on UK employment law and HR issues.