In this episode 247 of the podcast I explore the new law concerning neonatal care leave and pay – a new statutory right designed to support parents whose babies require neonatal care after birth.

We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including:

• What neonatal care leave is and who will be eligible
• How the statutory leave and pay will work in practice
• The qualifying conditions for employees
• The likely impact on employers and pay requirements
• Practical steps to prepare for the new legislation

Whether you’re an employer, HR advisor, or employee looking to understand your rights, this episode offers clear, up-to-date guidance on this important new family-friendly policy.

 

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In this episode 246 of the podcast I bring you the final episode in this mini series all about TUPE, and today we cover the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about all things TUPE.

This is episode 5 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE.

In this episode of the podcast we cover the following questions

• Can you change employee terms so that they are the same as your existing employees?
• When can you make changes to employee contracts?
• Can you make changes to terms if a couple of years have passed?
• What happens to employee holiday entitlement when they transfer?
• What if the client decides they no longer want the service we provide and do not appoint a new provider or bring the work in-house?
• What if TUPE does not apply to a particular employee but the transferor and transferee agree for them to transfer? 

 

Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE

Episode 2 – Employee Rights

Episode 3 – Automatic Unfair Dismissal

Episode 4 – The legal duty to inform and consult

 

 

 

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The Employers obligation to provide information to employees

In this episode 245 of the podcast I bring you the details of the obligations for transferee employers to provide information to the transferor about employees, and the obligations to inform employees and in certain circumstances to consult with employees before they transfer.

This is episode 4 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• The requirement to provide employee liability information for the incoming employer.
• When you may have to provide employee information under the terms of your contract with a customer.
• Who employers need to inform about a transfer.
• When employers need to elect employee representatives.
• When an employer can inform employees directly.
• When the obligation to consult with employees arises.
• Practical steps to plan ahead and ensure compliance with legal obligations.

 

Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE

Episode 2 – Employee Rights

Episode 3 – Automatic Unfair Dismissal

 

 

 

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In this episode 244 of the podcast I bring you the details of the enhanced protection from dismissal that applies to certain employees under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment.

This is episode 3 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• The additional protection from unfair dismissal as a result of a transfer.
• When the automatic unfair dismissal right applies.
• The required length of service to bring a claim for automatic unfair TUPE dismissal.
• The defence to a claim for automatic unfair dismissal under TUPE.
• What economic, technical and organisational reasons have been successful defences.
• When a dismissal is not linked to the TUPE transfer.

 

Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE

Episode 2 – Employee Rights

 

 

 

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In this episode 243 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key employee rights under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment.

This is episode 2 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• The automatic transfer of employment principle.
• How to determine which employees fall into the organised grouping that transfer.
• Employee right to object to the transfer.
• What happens when an employee objects to the transfer.
• What happens to employee continuous service on transfer.
• How to deal with employee terms and conditions on transfer.
• When a change to terms is void.
• The exceptions to making changes to employee terms after a transfer.

 

Episode 1 – Introduction to TUPE

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In this episode 242 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law on the transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations, also known as TUPE.

This is episode 1 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What TUPE is.
• The background to the legislation.
• The purpose and effect of TUPE regulations.
• When TUPE will apply.
• What a Business Transfer is and how to identify if TUPE applies.
• What a Service Provision change is and how to identify when TUPE will apply to a Service Provision Change.

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Dealing with toxic or negative employees can be time consuming and tricky.

In this episode 241 of the podcast I discuss what it is like to have toxic or negative employees on your team. Those employees who bring everyone down, and in some cases relish making life difficult for their manager, supervisor or employer, are very tricky to deal with and require really strong management and proactive management even when it is difficult.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• How to identify those toxic employees.
• What you do with employees who are constantly negative.
• The impact these toxic employees can have on the rest of the team.
• How toxic employees can, in extreme cases, make employers afraid to attend at their own business!
• The steps you can take to address the issue of a toxic or negative employee.
• Why you need to address negative or disruptive behaviours early on.
• Why approaching difficult conversations with kind candour will help you overcome your fear.
• Example cases where employees have been dismissed due to their negative or disruptive behaviours.

 

Cases covered in this weeks' podcast

Dangerfield v Red Bull Technology Limited

O’Hare v Q D Services Ltd

 

 

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In this episode 240 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of when you may be able to recover your costs if you are successful in making a claim or defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What you need to know to avoid having a costs order made against you.
• When you may be at risk of having to pay the other party’s costs.
• When a costs award may be made
• What the Employment Tribunal will consider when they are deciding whether to make a costs award.
• If costs can be awarded against someone who does not have a legal representative.
• If costs will be awarded against you if you do not have the money to pay.
• What vexatious, abusive or disruptive conduct is.
• Why unreasonable conduct in the bringing or defending a claim can lead to you having to pay costs.
• What the Employment Tribunal will consider when determining if a case has no reasonable prospects of success.
• The type of costs order that can be made.
• The amount of costs that you can recover.

  Cases covered in this weeks’ podcast

Hargreaves v Evolve Housing and Support (2024)

Clements v Secretary of State for Justice (2021)

Legge v Environment Agency [2024] 3 WLUK 616 

Vaughan v London Borough of Lewisham and others UKEAT/0533/12

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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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