Podcasts by Brodies host, Margaret Taylor, and head of litigation at Brodies, Stephen Goldie, discuss how our courts have responded to the pandemic and why COVID-19 has encouraged collaboration across the legal sector to create a court system that is fit for the future.

The information in this podcast was correct at the time of recording.  The podcast and its content is for general information purposes only and should not be regarded as legal advice. This episode was recorded on 24/09/2020

This episode was originally published on Friday 31 July 2020.

Legal experts Lynne Marr and Katie Spearman discuss the topic of disciplinary and grievance investigations, including how to conduct investigations remotely. 

They consider the importance of carrying out a robust investigation; whether its possible to delay an investigation and the impact of that, and cover some of the many issues thrown up by conducting investigations remotely.

This episode was originally published on Friday 17 July 2020.

Legal experts Will Rollinson and Katie Spearman discuss the topic of employee holidays on this episode. They cover the recent legislative changes as a result of COVID-19, as well as managing the holiday entitlements of furloughed workers.

This episode was originally published on Thursday 2 July 2020.

Legal experts Katie Spearman and Louise Usher discuss the topic of changing employee's terms and conditions. They provide guidance on how to go about making changes and the key considerations employers should be thinking about.

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This episode was originally published on Wednesday 18 June 2020.

Immigration law experts Elaine McIlroy and Erin McLafferty join Katie Spearman remotely to discuss the key things that employers should be thinking about when it comes to applying for a sponsor licence and preparing for upcoming Brexit immigration deadlines.

For more information you can read Elaine's blog: 

• Top 6 Tips for applying for a sponsor licence

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This episode was originally published on Wednesday 3 June 2020.

Legal experts Fiona Herrell and Katie Spearman discuss what they anticipate HR agendas will include for the remainder of the year, in light of the COVID-19 outbreak and share their updated 2020 HR to-do list.

Blogs referred to in this podcast:

• Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: What's changing? 
• Should employers elect a standing body of employee representatives? 
• COVID-19: Your updated 2020 HR to-do list 

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This episode was originally published on Wednesday 20 May 2020.

Legal experts Lynne Marr and Katie Spearman discuss the impact that homeworking can have on employees' mental health and wellbeing.

They cover top tips for consideration in relation to promoting employee mental wellbeing and reducing potential mental ill health risks associated with homeworking.

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