In this episode 239 of the podcast I bring you a reminder of the without prejudice rules and section 111A protected discussions and the importance of following a process when you are making an offer to an employee. Equally if you are an employee engaged in discussions why your behaviour can also come under scrutiny. The case we are covering is Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What the common law ‘without prejudice’ rules are and when they apply.
• What improper behaviour is in the context of without prejudice discussions.
• What the Section 111A Employment Rights Act 1996 is and when it applies.
• Why employers should follow the ACAS code of practice on settlement discussions.
• My tips for dealing with settlement discussions in a way that avoids any improper behaviour.
• The facts the case Gallagher v McKinnon’s Auto and Tyres and the decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.

  Previous Podcasts to Note

Settlement Discussions & Settlement Agreements

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In this episode 238 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of the key employment law changes from 2024 as well as a look ahead to what is to come in 2025. It is important that all employers are aware of the changes and take steps to ensure compliance now.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Holiday entitlement calculations for irregular hours, zero hours and part-year workers.
• Holiday pay changes.
• Expansion of flexible working rights.
• Introduction of carer’s leave.
• Paternity leave changes.
• Changes to redundancy protection for pregnant employees and those taking family leave.
• Sexual harassment prevention duty.
• Gratuity (Tips) law changes.
• The Employment Rights Bill.
• New Employment Tribunal rules and procedures.
• Removal of employers ability to respond to an Employment claim by email.
• Neo-natal care leave.
• Gender identity and gender critical belief cases.

  Previous Podcasts to Note

Holiday Pay changes – Holiday Entitlement & Pay

Sexual Harassment Prevention – New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2024 & New Sexual Harassment Law: Important change for all employers

Employment Rights Bill – Employment Rights Bill 2024: Key information

Redundancy Protection case – Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave

 

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In this episode 237 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Steve Phillip founder of The Jordan Legacy an organisation founded following his life-changing experience after the death of his son Jordan.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What employers need to be aware of with regards to suicide.
• Tips on how to manage conversations about suicide.
• Why every employer has a role to play in preventing suicide.
• Resources that all employers can access.
• Managing employee wellbeing and mental health generally.

  Resources

Zero Suicide Alliance 20-minute free video training resource: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training

The Hub of Hope – postcode search for local help and support: https://hubofhope.co.uk/

The Jordan Legacy website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/

The Jordan Legacy Help & Resources website page: https://thejordanlegacy.com/help-resources/

 

 

Steve Phillip

Steve Phillip was a successful leadership & sales coach and corporate speaker, heading towards semi-retirement, when, in December 2019, he received a call that would change his life forever; his 34 year old son, Jordan, had taken his own life.

Within 12 months of this life-changing experience, Steve established The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide hope to people who are feeling suicidal, by engaging all those who share his ambition prevent all preventable suicides’.

With a following of more than 60,000 people on LinkedIn, Steve delivers impactful and inspiring talks and interviews, using his own lived experience and insight to help others spot the signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to provide support to those who are feeling suicidal. Steve delivers talks and interviews on the topic of suicide awareness and prevention to corporate organisations, charities, education centres, the Police, the Military and other organisations and community groups throughout the UK and overseas, including policy makers in various UK Government departments.

 

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗛

Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/ 

Jordan’s Space – The Jordan Legacy’s fortnightly radio show https://thejordanlegacy.com/jordans-space-on-yowah/ 

E: [email protected]

LinkedIn – (Steve’s profile): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/

LinkedIn – The Jordan Legacy Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/

Instagram: @jordanlegacyUK https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/

Twitter – The Jordan Legacy: @jordanlegacyUK https://twitter.com/jordanlegacyUK  

Twitter – (Steve’s profile) @hopestevep https://twitter.com/hopestevep

Facebook – (The Jordan Legacy) https://www.facebook.com/thejordanlegacycic/

 

 

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Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

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In this episode 236 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to have effective one to one and supervision meetings with staff.

One of the things that many managers struggle with when managing people is maintaining regular meaningful communications with staff.

In this episode of the podcast I cover:

• What is a one to one and supervision meeting.
• What is the difference between a one to one and a supervision meeting.
• Why it is important to incorporate in your management of staff.
• Why it does not have to be a complicated process.
• Why it is effective in improving performance.
• The steps needed to hold effective one to one and supervision meetings.
• What to include in your conversation.
• Why follow up is critical to success
• How it will save you time in the long run.

 

When preparing for one to one’s or supervision meetings I strongly recommend you read the work by Gary Vaynerchuck on Kind Candour.

You can read a blog post on it here: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/kind-candor-and-why-how-you-deliver-the-medicine-matters-road-to-twelve-and-a-half-series/

Alternatively his book, Twelve and a Half: Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success is even better as a resource for managers.

You can purchase the book via Amazon HERE *

*please note that if you use this link it is an affiliate link which means whilst it will not cost you any more however we will receive a referral payment from Amazon.

 

 

Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT)

We have created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment.

 

The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to:

We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail [email protected] for more information.

Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training.

 

 

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We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

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The information contained in this Podcast and post is provided for guidance and is a snapshot of the law at the time. It is provided for your information only and should not be used as a substitute for obtaining legal advice that it specific to your particular circumstances.

The guidance should not be relied upon in any decision making process. It is strongly recommended that you seek advice before taking action.

In this episode 235 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Hunter V Carnival plc in which the Appeal Tribunal considered the protection provided by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999.

In this episode we cover:

• The protection provided to women on maternity leave by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999.
• The analysis of a suitable alternative vacancy in the context of maternity leave protection when a redundancy situation arises.
• What employers have to consider if they are making redundancies when an employee is on maternity leave or another period of family leave.
• What the difference is between reducing numbers of staff in a role and creating new reduced number roles.

You can read the full judgment here: Hunter v Carnival plc

 

  Sexual Harassment Training Requirements: Prevention Obligation Webinar Training for Managers

20th November at 10am

 90-minute training webinar to ensure they understand what sexual harassment is, how to prevent sexual harassment and reporting and investigation obligations and processes.

Each webinar is 90 Minutes, and the cost is £81.96 per person.

To book please head to Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sexual-harassment-prevention-training-for-managers-tickets-1059654728819?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

Marie Fall, Chief People and Culture Officer from Axel Arigato had this to say about the training provided:

 “We recently participated in a workshop led by Alison Colley on sexual harassment prevention, and it exceeded our expectations in every way. Alison brought an engaging and structured approach, delivering critical insights with clarity and depth. The session was interactive, making the complex topic accessible and relatable for all our leaders. The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting both the quality of the content and Alison’s expert facilitation. We left feeling equipped and motivated to foster a safe, respectful workplace culture. Thank you, Alison, for an impactful session!”

  DIY Training for Employees – £18 per person (inclusive of VAT)

We have also created a training programme for all employees so that they understand what Sexual Harassment is, how to report and what they should be doing to help prevent sexual harassment.

The training can be completed as required and will take approximately 75 minutes to complete. For more information or to access the course please go to:

We are also offering a discount for bulk orders to please contact me by mail [email protected] for more information.

Certificates will be provided for all attendees as proof of training.

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On the 10th October 2024 the biggest reform of employment law for many years was published in the form of the Employment Rights Bill.

In this episode 234 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the changes to employment law. In this episode we cover:

• Sexual Harassment ‘all’ steps prevention
• Employees who make a sexual harassment disclosure will become a ‘protected disclosure’ for whistleblowing protection
• Employers will be liable to third party harassment
• Removal of the unfair dismissal qualifying period
• Introduction of a statutory probation period
• Regulation on zero and low hours contracts
• Additional rights for those on zero hours or low hour contracts
• Additional pregnancy protection from dismissal
• Additional protection for those who take family leave
• End to employers ability to dismiss employees who refuse a change to their contract terms
• Additional requirements for employers to justify the decision to refuse a request for flexible working
• Removal of the waiting period for statutory sick pay so it will be available from day 1 of employment
• Bereavement leave available for all
• Paternity and parental leave will be available from day one of employment
• Change to how you calculate the numbers for collective redundancy
• Creation of a fair work agency
• Trade Union reform including requirement for employers to set out in a written statement that the worker has the right to join a trade union

You can read the full bill here: https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3737

  Sexual Harassment prevention paperwork

For £100 plus VAT you can now download the following documents to get you started with your obligation to prevent sexual harassment:

Sexual harassment risk assessment – organisation wide Sexual Harassment Policy Template & Guidance Note Sexual Harassment Investigation flow chart Notice to issue to all staff Training record Timetable for annual review Investigation guidance for managers

You can download now here: Sexual Harassment Prevention Documents for Employers

 

 

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From the 26th October 2024 a new proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment comes into force and will apply to all employers regardless of size.

In this episode 233 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the change in the law as well as my advice and recommendations on what employers should be doing to ensure compliance. In this episode we cover:

• What the new legal obligation means.
• The consequences of not complying with the new obligation.
• The steps that employers should take to ensure minimum compliance.
• Why an annual review is needed.
• Why training for managers and all staff is important.

 

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Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

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We are often called upon by both employers and employees to advise in situations where a departing employee has taken documents or confidential information belonging to their employer.

Sometimes this is completely innocent and there is no intention on the part of the employee to exploit the information, and in others it is taken with the intent to use in their new employment, either way this can be very worrying for employers.

In this episode 232 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key things employers can do if they find themselves in a situation where confidential information has been taken and how to safeguard and prevent the loss in the first place. In this episode we cover:

• The reasons why departing employees may take confidential information or documents,
• The immediate steps employers should take when they find out that an employee has taken confidential information.
• The legal options available including obtaining an injunction and/or damages.
• The potential criminal consequences of taking confidential information or documents.
• Steps that employers can take during an employee’s employment to safeguard data.
• The importance of a robust confidentiality clause in employment contracts.
• When a non-disclosure agreement may be required.
• Why you should consider post-termination restrictions in your employee contracts.
• The points to note to ensure post-termination restrictions are enforceable.
• Why having robust IT processes and regular audits is important.

 

 

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Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

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In this episode 231 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Alice Derbyshire who is a specialist coach and speaker and who works with parents and employers on making the transition back to work as easy as possible.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What the key issues are for HR and managers to consider.
• Tips on how to reintegrate new parents back to the workplace.
• Why communication is key to a successful return to work.
• Why both employee and employer have a role to play in making it a success.
• The importance of one to one and or performance reviews before someone leaves for maternity leave.
• Why you need to have a plan in place for breastfeeding employees.
• Health and safety reviews for pregnant employees and new mums.
• The importance of putting in place touch points during parental leave.

 

Alice has also produced a document for you ‘Return to work from Parental Leave – 3 Easy Steps to Success’ which you can download for free here: HERE

 

Alice Derbyshire

I want my kids to go to work and see a balance of men and women at every level of the organisation. To see role models that look and feel like them; to know that it’s possible to succeed regardless of their gender. I work with businesses who care about this too; supporting you to get structural balance from the bottom to the top.

Leadership Coaching | Leadership Development | Parental Transitions | Workshops | Consultancy

What clients say:

“Alice is one of those rare individuals who understands the world we work in and how to impact business quickly. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough if you need an exceptional person to help your business grow through the people that you employ.” – Managing Director

“You are perceptive, kind, and challenging in the most supportive way. How wonderful it is to see small tweaks have such a positive transformation on my leadership impact. I’ve learnt so much in a short time.” – Senior Global Marketing Director

You can contact Alice:

By phone: +44(0)7789 555626

Book time with Alice on Calendly

Find out more – www.alicedarbyshire.com

See Alice’s experience on LinkedIn 

Follow her musings on Instagram

 

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Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

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We are often called upon by employers and managers to advise on situations where issues with performance arise with employees, and the manager/employer has reached the end of their patience with the individual.

We are also regularly asked by employers about how to manage employees who do not do what is required or are not up to standards.

Whilst we can advise and resolve issues using a formal performance management process it is much better to head off the issues at an early stage and avoid the formal process altogether. In this episode 230 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key things you can do to set your employees up for success. In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Assessing and checking if you and your team understand their role and contribution to the business
• How to start in setting out goals and targets for each employee
• Why it is important to have the goals and targets and aims in place
• How it will help you in the long run
• How to proactively manage your team
• Why it is important to proactively manage your team
• What typically happens when the foundation work has not been done
• Why it inevitably leads to a dispute if the foundation is not in place and proactively managed
• The action points that you can take now to set up for success and prevent problems from arising

    Training for your Team

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    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

 

 

 

 

 

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