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David Hossack speaks to Lily Braunholtz about the circumstances in which employers can seek reimbursement of immigration costs from employees and the consequences if they get this wrong.
David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean talk to Dr Sigi Joseph and Dr Jane Catley about the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace and the simple steps that employees and employers can take to reduce the impact of ill health at work.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about the recent decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and the impact of the case for employers and service providers.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about Higgs v Farmor's School where an employee was dismissed for expressing her beliefs on social media and how employers can justify taking action in these circumstances.
In our latest podcast, David Hossack speaks to Alan Delaney, Employment Lawyer and Melissa Hall, Data Protection Lawyer about the use of biometric recognition systems with employees. The podcast includes learnings from previous ICO enforcement action and practical tips for employers on what to consider before implementing these technologies.
In our latest employment law podcast, David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson about various recent changes to employment law, including the introduction of neonatal leave, as well as discussing where we are with the Employment Rights Bill.
David Hossack is joined by Joe Atkinson, a lecturer in employment law at the University of Southampton, to discuss a report he has co-authored calling for a new generation of rights to protect workers from the rise of "management by algorithm".
David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean are joined by Litigation Partner, Richard McMeeken to discuss a recent case where the interpretation of a trade union's tweets led to a defamation action being brought by the employer in the context of a workplace dispute.
As we mark International Women’s Day on 8 March, Sarah Gilzean talks to Consultant Gynaecologist, Dr Lucky Saraswat, about endometriosis, the legal risks that can arise in the workplace and the simple steps that employers can take.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the increasing number of employers issuing return to office mandates and the legal issues which arise from this.
In this week's employment law podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner are joined by special guest speaker Fiona Lewis of the charity SAMH to explore the topic of burnout in the workplace, why it happens, the potential effects, the relevant legal obligations and the steps that employers can take to mitigate against the risk of stress and burnout.
In our latest podcast, Alan Delaney and David Hossack discuss how employers can take steps now to prepare for the significant new rights set to be introduced by the Employment Rights Bill.
Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key changes to employment law that employers should be aware of including all the latest on the Employment Rights Bill.
In our final podcast of the year, Lindsey Cartwright and David Hossack discuss the CIPD Good Work Index and how a positive culture can reduce conflict in the workplace.
In our fortnightly podcast, David Hossack and Kerri McGaff discuss the Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Thomas v Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and another, in which the EAT considered whether "English Nationalism" could amount to a protected belief in the context of the claimant, an agency worker, having been dismissed prior to the expiry of his fixed-term contract.
In our latest Employment law podcast, Elise Turner speaks to David Hossack about the case of Alsnih v Al Quds Al-Arabi Publishing and Advertising, in which it was found that an employee was unfairly dismissed for refusing to download a work-related app to her personal phone.
In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the recently published annual UK employment tribunal award statistics, including the highest awards made.
In our latest employment podcast, Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the recent case against Next in which 3,500 women won their equal pay claims when the employer was unable to justify the pay difference on the basis that they were paying male warehouse workers the market rate.
In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson about new guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission on Supporting Disabled Workers with Hybrid Working arrangements. Hayley signposts the practical tips included in the guidance and discusses how these can be used to encourage conversations between staff and managers about any barriers to working effectively.
In our latest employment podcast David Hossack is joined by Jenny Dickson, Health and Safety expert and Chair of Morton Fraser MacRoberts to consider the practical steps that need to be taken by employers in the aftermaths of accidents at work.
In our recent podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the recent EAT case of Masiero & others v Barchester Healthcare PLC, where the EAT concluded that the dismissal of the Claimants for refusing to comply with the mandatory covid vaccination policy was fair.
With the law set to change in October to put the onus on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, David Hossack and discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean discuss what employers need to do to comply.
Care should be taken if an employer is considering dismissing an apprentice, as a higher legal threshold applies for terminating a contract of apprenticeship in Scotland compared to other employees.
In our latest podcast, Nikita Sandhu discusses the case of Hassan v Commsworld Ltd with David Hossack and highlights why the employer was found to have unlawfully terminated their apprentice's contract. It was accepted in this case that the individual was a common law apprentice. Even if a contract describes the arrangement as an apprenticeship, if the key features of a common law apprenticeship are not present then it is open to the Employment Tribunal or Court to find that the individual was not, in fact, a common law apprentice.
Please note that the above applies to the law of Scotland. Different considerations apply to apprentices in England and Wales.
In light of the recent General Election, Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss what is likely to change for employers sponsoring work visas and what other reforms would be useful in the visa system.
In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson about the new employment legislation that the Labour Government has promised to introduce - what changes can we expect to see and when? Are these the most significant changes we have seen to the world of work over the past 20 years?
In our latest employment podcast, we are joined by Tatiana Pignon from the Autonomy Institute to discuss a follow up report looking at the longer term effects of a four-day working week pilot which took place in the UK in 2022. Details of the report can be found via this link Making It Stick: The UK Four-Day Week Pilot One Year On - The Autonomy Institute
In our latest employment podcast David Hossack is joined by Grace Corby of Cloisters Chambers to discuss the use of AI in employment and the proposed Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights) Bill. As one of the team involved in the drafting of the Bill, Grace is well positioned to cast light on this area. Details of the Bill, which was an outcome of a TUC taskforce, can be found here Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights) Bill | TUC
In our recent podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at a recent employment tribunal decision which has attracted a significant amount of publicity, regarding an employee who was dismissed and discriminated against in light of her gender critical beliefs.
In our latest employment podcast, hosted by David Hossack, Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson discuss the employment law changes that Labour are proposing in the event that they win the general election.
In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Ellen Grant discuss the recent Supreme Court decision of Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade v Mercer and the impact this judgement may have on the protection of workers who take part in industrial action during working hours.
David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson, Legal Director and Andrew Crammond, Barrister from Trinity Chambers about what you need to know about how Employment Tribunal hearings work in practice from giving evidence, how hearings in England and Scotland differ, to dos and don'ts during hearings.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the case of Lister v New College Swindon where a teacher was dismissed for - amongst other things - failing to use a pupil's preferred name and pronouns.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd (T/A Global Artists) and another in which the EAT considered whether there had been direct religion or belief discrimination or harassment when a Christian actor was dismissed from a role.
David Hossack is joined by Tim LaTulippe from iDiscovery Solutions to discuss investigative steps that employers might take when there is a concern about sensitive information being taken by a departing employee. Tim's contact details can be found at Timothy LaTulippe - Director, UK/EEA (idsinc.com)
In this week's employment podcast, Lily Braunholtz and David Hossack discuss the recent case of Rentokil Initial UK v Mr M Miller which looked at whether redeployment in an alternative role for a trial period could be considered a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act.
The CIPD's new guidance on managing terminally ill employees is considered in this week's podcast by David Walker in conversation with David Hossack.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss the new statutory Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement which is expected to be brought into force this summer and the steps employers should take to comply with this.
The penalty for hiring someone without the right to work is now £45,000 for a first offence. Business immigration expert Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack talk about the possible consequences for a breach of the right to work rules, how and when businesses should be checking the right to work and the practical steps that need to be in place.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the latest employment tribunal compensation award limit increase as well as taking a trip down memory lane to look at how employment tribunal compensation for unfair dismissal claims has developed over the years.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Rhianna Robinson discuss the recent case of Bathgate v Technip Singapore PTE and what it means for the ability to settle future claims within settlement agreements, whether known or unknown at the time of signing.
In this podcast David Hossack is joined by Sue Johnson, Managing Partner, Inclusion & Diversity Consulting Practice at Odgers Berndtson to take a fresh look at Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and to consider how this can impact positively on the performance of an organisation.
Nikita Sandhu and David Hossack discuss a recent Employment Tribunal case where it was found that the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames discriminated against a trans employee by “deadnaming”.
In this week's podcast, Sarah Gilzean and David Hossack discuss the recent news that the Labour Party are considering extending the right to bring equal pay claims to those who believe they are being paid less on grounds of their race or disability. Protection against pay discrimination on these grounds already exists so are these proposals really necessary?
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent case of Wilson v FCA and what it means for flexible working.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which centred around a "heat of the moment" resignation and look at the legal rules around retracting a resignation given in these circumstances.
Emma Mamo, Assistant Director of Workplace & Business Development at Scottish Action for Mental Health, and MFMac's Nicole Moscardini, discuss the challenges that employers and employees may face with hybrid working from a legal and wellbeing perspective. They also provide practical tips for employers and employees on how to get the most out of hybrid working to create and foster a positive working environment. To find out more about improving mental health in the workplace including using Wellness Action Plans, please visit the SAMH website using the following link: samh.org.uk/get-involved/workplace/improving-mental-health-wellbeing-in-my-organisation
Sarah Gilzean and David Hossack discuss the recent decision of the Court of Session on this question and other potential developments on this issue.
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the key legislative changes that employers should prepare for this year.
David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the introduction of the new Section 19A of the Equality Act on 1 January 2024 and the potential implications of this for employers and employees.
In our weekly employment law podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark reflect on the key employment law developments of the past 12 months.
David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the potential impact of the Supreme Court ruling in Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent guidance for employers from the ICO on monitoring staff at work.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look ahead to the detail of the new right, to be introduced next year, for certain workers to request a more predictable working pattern.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the recent case of Henry v Tattu Manchester Limited and discuss the interesting question of whether lie detector evidence could be used in employment tribunal proceedings.
In our very first Morton Fraser MacRoberts podcast, Innes Clark takes a deep dive into the annual employment tribunal award statistics and discusses some of the key findings with David Hossack.
A story for Halloween that would keep most HR practitioners awake at night, this bumper award for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal demonstrates how employee relations can quickly descend into a horrible mess when left unchecked.
In the 200th edition of our employment podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look into the protected characteristic of religion and belief in the case of Nijloveanu v Vigilant Security (Scotland) Ltd and discuss how far these protections extend in the workplace.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how tensions between employees can be costly to businesses, the steps employers could take to try to prevent such conflicts arising, and how to deal with a live conflict between two employees.
David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean discuss a recent UK Government announcement that EU protection in relation to equal pay will be replicated in UK legislation and discuss why this is important.
David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss a recent case where the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an employment tribunal was entitled to find that an employer should have made further enquires by telephone where a job applicant was struggling to submit an online application due to his disability.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss updated guidance recently published by ACAS in respect of managing sickness absence as well as some of the other key issues to consider.
In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Corporate Partner Andrew Walker chats with James Withers on a range of current issues and opportunities affecting the Food and Drink sector in Scotland.
In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent the case of Jackson v University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, where the EAT considered the question of whether an employee's contract of employment had been terminated by an employer's unilateral imposition of a new contract.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss proposed changes to the statutory paternity leave regime.
Lindsey Cartwright discusses with David Hossack the new employment rights for carers that are on the horizon.
Andrew Gibson and David Hossack discuss the recent Presidential Guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution in England and Wales which has seen the introduction of a "non-consensual" mediation process in the form of Dispute Resolution Appointments as well as discussing the possible implications for claims in Scotland.
Nicole Moscardini chats with Emma Mamo of SAMH about burnout in the workplace and provide practical tips for employers and employees on how to prevent and manage burnout.
To support our listeners with implementing the recommended actions shared in the podcast, we have included some useful links below:
- Mental Health at Health Commitment – you can find out more about the six standards and how you can implement them in your workplace
- Support from SAMH – you can find out more about the support SAMH can offer to you including their training courses
- 5 ways to wellbeing – you can find out more about how you can build the 5 ways into your daily life and boost your wellbeing
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Hayley Johnson discuss what we know so far about the promises the UK Labour and Conservative Party have made that relate to the world of work.
Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss how companies that sponsor skilled worker visas can make sure they meet their obligations to the Home Office, while meeting the demand for hybrid working arrangements.
With big name brands recently named and shamed for failure to pay National Minimum Wage, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss why businesses get it wrong, the ways in which employees can enforce NMW compliance, the potential consequences for employers who fail to comply, as well as their top tips on how to avoid common mistakes.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the recent case of Cope v Razzle Dazzle Costumes in which an Employment Tribunal concluded that an employee saying 'I'm done' did not amount to a resignation.
There can be significant risks when employers change terms and conditions without employee consent. In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in Secretary of State for the Home Department & others v Cox & others, which highlights that employees continuing to work does not always signify an acceptance of contractual changes.
In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek take a look at the recent EAT case of Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which saw the Claimant try to argue he had been constructively dismissed and subject to health and safety detriments because he refused to attend work during the Covid pandemic.
As more businesses seek to recruit from abroad and Home Office visa fees continue to increase, David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss what steps employers can take to recover visa fees from sponsored workers who leave their employment
In order to support both employers and employees, ACAS has recently published guidance on making reasonable adjustments, specifically in circumstances where the issue is mental health related. In this podcast, we discuss what the guidance covers, and what practical steps employers should be taking in light of this guidance.
With the Office For National Statistics recently reporting record levels of long-term absence in UK workplaces, David Hossack and Elise Turner explore some of the potential explanations for the increase, the legal issues that could arise and what steps employers can take to address the issue.
In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner chats to Ben Walker from Carlyle about the challenges of recruiting and retaining talent in the current economic climate.
As the Government announce their intention to legislate to restrict the duration of post-employment non-compete clauses, Lindsey Cartwright and David Hossack explore the background to these, the Government's proposals, and what employers should consider doing in the meantime.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the recent issue that arose where the cancellation of an event involving Joanna Cherry MP led to allegations of discrimination on ground of gender critical beliefs and a rapid re-instatement of the event.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the growing use of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot, in the workplace and consider the key issues for employers to be aware of.
David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson about April 2023's published gender pay gap statistics, what progress is being made and what more can be done.
Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss the recent changes to the right to work guidance and the steps employers should be taking to ensure they are compliant and avoid fines for hiring illegal workers.
Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about a legal agreement reached between IKEA and the Equality and Human Rights Commission and what all employers need to be doing to prevent harassment in the workplace.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the current protections for those on maternity leave in redundancy situations and what steps employers can take to prepare for the changes which are expected to come into force.
In our employment podcast, David Hossack chats with David Laud of HReSource about a recent survey of senior HR decision-makers on the challenges they face this year.
To get a copy of the survey please email David on david@hresource.co.uk.
In this week's podcast David Hossack and Alan Delaney consider the thorny question of how long employers should retain HR records in light of GDPR requirements.
In May there will be an extra bank holiday to celebrate the King's Coronation. In this podcast, we discuss whether employees are entitled to have this day off.
This week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.
This week in our podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a look at the employment law changes taking place in April this year.
In this podcast, we discuss what an individual stress risk assessment is, the legal basis for conducting individual stress risk assessments and why it is important that employers know how to deal with work-related stress.
In this week's podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss an Employment Tribunal claim where the dismissed employee claimed that her dyslexia should have been taken into consideration.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the recent Bill proposed by Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman, which would require certain employers to take steps to ensure safe transport home for their employees.
Andrew Walker, Partner and Head of Corporate Growth at Morton Fraser, is joined by Head of Food & Drink at Johnston Carmichael, Adam Hardie, to explore the opportunities, trends and challenges facing the drinks industry, and to look ahead to the In Drinks trade show in Glasgow
Sarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the case of the BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION against the SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS (SEC), where the charity successfully claimed that the SEC's cancellation of their event amounted to discrimination on religious grounds.
David Hossack, Sarah Gilzean and Rebecca McAvoy discuss the recent case of Mallet-Ali v Perth & Kinross Council as well as future changes to the law on an employer's liability for third party harassment towards employees.
In our weekly podcast, Innes Clark, Hayley Johnson and David Hossack discuss the latest employment tribunal award statistics and the trends we are currently seeing.
In this week's podcast, Jessica Heagren tells us about her Careers After Babies research and discusses with Hayley Johnson and David Hossack what employers can do to support working parents.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss whether Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and what obligations employers have in respect of any employees suffering from SAD.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, what the Bill would look to do and the reactions to the Bill so far.
In our latest Corporate Clarity Podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner and Head of Corporate Growth, is joined by Alan Mahon, the founder of Brewgooder. Alan shares and discusses his own entrepreneurial background and the fascinating evolution of Brewgooder in making real impact in the provision of clean and safe water in the world. He also passes on his tips to the next generation of entrepreneurs who may be considering attending the inaugural In Drinks event in Glasgow in March 2023 and/or looking to set up a drinks business in the current economic climate.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which looked at the concept of a "vanishing dismissal" following an employee's successful appeal against dismissal.
Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key employment law developments that employers should have on their radar this year.
With "ghosting" on the rise in UK workplaces, Elise Turner and David Hossack explore the possible reasons for this trend and the legal implications when an employee leaves without resigning.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright look at the key employment law events of 2022.
Tough decisions on anonymous harassment reports - can an employer really meet everyone's expectations?
With a recent survey finding that 46% of UK workers had been mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting because of their accent, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how accent bias can impact in a workplace setting and what steps can be taken to combat bias.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent events at Twitter from a UK employment law perspective.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the risks associated with adopting a 'pool of one' in redundancy situations.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case, which looks at the protections available to employees who are dismissed for reasons related to their political beliefs.
David Hossack talks to Rebecca McAvoy about the new ACAS Guidance on suspension and what this means for employers considering suspending an employee.
In this week's podcast, Hayley Johnson identifies the Top 10 ways employers can support their staff during the cost of living crisis.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean and Kat Prangle of Breastfeeding LENS about the recent case of Mellor v MFG Academies Trust and what employers can do to support mothers returning to work and the vital public health role they can play.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the question of allowing pets at work, what advantages this could bring, and what issues employers would need to think about if pets were in the office.
Last year, we recorded a podcast based on media reports that an individual was seeking to argue before an Employment Tribunal that his support for Rangers Football Club amounted to a philosophical belief. Now that a judgment has been handed down in the case, David Hossack and Elise Turner revisit the relevant legal tests and consider whether this case is likely to be the last word on this point.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss the recent employment tribunal case of Quinn v Sense Scotland, where the claimant tried to argue that her diagnosis of long covid amounted to a disability and protected her against dismissal by her employer.
In this latest podcast in our 'Stuck in the Middle' series, Morton Fraser's David Hossack chats with expert mediator and researcher Carolyn Hirst on the topic of apologies.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which saw a claimant being awarded over £96,000 for claims of unfair dismissal and discrimination.
Elise Turner and David Hossack discuss the High Court case of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd v Passi in which an employee retained confidential information for the purposes of a dispute. Elise and David consider the lessons that can be learned for employers seeking to protect confidential information as well as the dos and don'ts for employees.
In our latest podcast David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the case of Singh v Metroline West Ltd where the EAT looked at the legal test for constructive dismissal.
In the latest episode of our changing seat traineeship podcast series, Chair and Partner, Jenny Dickson speaks with trainee solicitor Ryan Mitchell about how his second seat has been continuing in our Real Estate and Infrastructure division, his work with our Social Mobility ERG, and what learnings he will take with him into his next seat in Litigation.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss the recent case of Alison Bailey v Garden Court Chambers and Stonewall, where the Employment Tribunal concluded that the claimant had been discriminated against due to her gender-critical views.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean And Hayley Johnson about how our working arrangements continue to evolve post-Covid and the potential discrimination implications arising from different approaches that employers are taking.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek, discuss the recent case of Forstater v CGD Europe and Others, where the Employment Tribunal concluded that the claimant had been discriminated against due to her gender-critical views.
In this week's podcast Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key employment law issues that employers need to be aware of right now as well as highlighting what employers should be preparing for.
Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the Supreme Court case of Harpur v Brazel which decided that employers cannot use the 12.07% holiday pay calculation for part year workers.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal concluded that an employee who had refused to attend work due to concerns about covid had been fairly dismissed.
Morton Fraser Partner and Chair, Jenny Dickson, is joined by Sara Cook of Volunteering Matters to discuss the importance of World Youth Skills Day, and the work that social enterprise Get the Gen do in empowering young people in the workplace and supporting businesses to develop diverse multi-generational workforces.
In this podcast, we look at a case in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that a Christian doctor’s belief that a person cannot change their sex/gender at will, and his lack of belief in ‘transgenderism’, were protected under the Equality Act but that no discrimination had taken place.
Are employee-owned businesses the answer to strong companies and a more resilient Scottish economy?
Join Partner, and Head of Corporate at Morton Fraser as he chats to Colin Grant from Time to Adapt and Sean Elliot of Network ROI about their expereinces.
This podcast forms part of Morton Fraser's Corporate Clarity series. You can find previous video episodes on our website.
In this week's podcast, Nicole Moscardini and David Hossack discuss the UK Government's recent announcement that they will publish a new statutory code which aims to deter employers from using controversial "fire and rehire" tactics as well as failing to engage in meaningful consultation with their employees.
With reportedly more than 3.5 million people in the UK experiencing fertility problems, Elise Turner and David Hossack discuss the legal protections available for employees undergoing fertility treatment and the types of things that employers should be thinking about in order to support those employees.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about a recent survey into how menopause affects women at work and what employers should be doing to help retain employees and reduce the risk of claims.
In this podcast Hayley Johnson and David Hossack discuss the steps employers should take when a member of staff is suspected of comitting a criminal offence and how the disciplinary procedure interacts with any ongoing criminal investigation.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean and Fiona Meek about the recent case of Abrahart v University of Bristol which has lessons for employers as well as educational institutions about the importance of making reasonable adjustments at an early stage in cases involving mental health and disability.
In this week's podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss a case in which an Employment Tribunal held that a comment about an employee's baldness amounted to harassment on the grounds of sex.
In this week's podcast, and in light of recent news headlines, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss how employers should deal with employees caught viewing adult material at work and what pitfalls to avoid if taking disciplinary action.
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Hayley Johnson discuss the key factors that lead to employees taking action against their employer.
Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key findings of this wide ranging survey including the main causes of workplace stress and the pivotal role of managers in employee health and wellbeing.
David Hossack speaks to Hannah Marshall on what employers can do to change their workplace practices to better support neurodiverse employees and what reasonable adjustments may be appropriate.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about the updated position on UK Government plans for Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting and what the future may hold. Both David and Sarah are avid users of Twitter. Their handles are @SarahGilzean and @DavidHossack_MF
With the latest increases to the Vento bands coming into force in April, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss how an Employment Tribunal approaches compensating injury to feelings in discrimination claims.
n our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent employment tribunal case which saw an employee automatically unfairly dismissed following her raising Covid concerns. They also discuss the tribunal finding that she was harassed as a result of comments made as to whether she was menopausal.
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright discuss some of the potential implications of so many Ukrainians being displaced so suddenly, from an employment law perspective. What protections are there and what can organisations do to make sure that they don't give business opportunities to those who may try to exploit some of the World's most vulnerable workers?
Content Warning: Slavery, Human Trafficking, Sexual Harassment.
This podcast discusses issues of slavery, human trafficking and sexual harassment. Listener discretion is advised.
In this podcast in our "Stuck in the Middle" mediation series, David Hossack speaks with mediator and author Anna Howard about her insightful book on mediation ""EU Cross-Border Commercial Mediation: Listening to Disputants - Changing the Frame; Framing the Changes". In the podcast Anna sets out the result of her findings on why mediation is not as widely adopted as it might and offers a different perspective on how it might be promoted. This highly recommended book is available from Kluwer's online store: https://law-store.wolterskluwer.com/s/product/changing-the-frame-framing-the-changes/01t0f00000J4qNR and discount of 25% is available for listeners by using the code 25CBCM22
In our weekly employment law podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the key employment law changes taking place in April.
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright discuss the recent high profile mass dismissals involving employees of P&O Ferries and consider the legal issues involved.
In our weekly employment podcast, Elise Turner and David Hossack discuss the recent BBC Three documentary "Jobfished". This reported the story of 52 individuals who were conned into months of working for free for a fake company and consider what, if anything, employees can do to protect themselves from becoming victims of such a scam.
In our weekly employment law podcast David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss a recent case where the key issue was whether payment of a contractual PILON converted a resignation into a dismissal.
As we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay, Chair Jenny Dickson, HR Director Martin Glover and Senior Associate Sarah Gilzean sit down to discuss the importance of the day, the current missions of IWD with particular focus on 'Women at Work' and highlight what Morton Fraser are doing to forge an inclusive work culture.
In the quest to encourage the use of mediation as an effective method to resolve disputes, mediators David Hossack and Laura McKenna surveyed lawyers in Scotland to gauge the use of mediation and the obstacles which may be preventing its use.
In this podcast, they discuss the results and consider what could be done to improve things to better meet clients' needs
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright discuss the implications of the latest case concerning holiday pay as it relates to the accrual of leave (and any payment due on termination) where workers have been denied the right to paid leave.
As part of the traineeship program here it at Morton Fraser, it is customary to rotate to different divisions every 6 months in order to gain new experiences and learn about different areas of the law. Chair and partner, Jenny Dickson catches up with trainee solicitor Ryan Mitchell to discuss how his first seat in our Real Estate and Infrastructure division has been and to highlight some of the learnings he will take onto his next seat.
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which looked at whether employees are entitled to remove confidential documents from their employer in anticipation of legal proceedings.
In the sixth and final episode of our series, David Hossack discusses issues around funding claims and recovering expenses with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper. The issues discussed include the various ways claims can be funded, including Success Fee Agreements, insurance and Legal Aid. Nicola also sets out the impact of the recent introduction of QOCS and the circumstances when the protection this provide claimants may be taken away. Finally, Derek and Nicola provide their advice on maximising the expenses recoverable from the Defenders, by utilising Pursuer's Offers, applying for an additional fee and considering the best way to approach the preparation of the judicial account.
Employment law experts, David Hossack and Helen Donnelly discuss how the proposed right to disconnect outside of contracted working hours might be received in the modern, flexible workplace.
In our weekly podcast David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case where an employer was not found to be liable following injuries suffered by an employee when a practical joke went wrong.
In the fifth episode of our six-part masterclass in personal injury and medical negligence claims series, David Hossack discusses recent case law with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper. These cases cover issues such as when the burden of proof will shift to a Defender and the importance of choosing the right expert witness. Derek discusses some recent medical negligence litigation which highlights the difficulties in proving causation, and what happens when witness evidence contradicts the medical evidence available. Nicola also discusses certain cases which highlight the importance of complying with the Court rules
In a new podcast, Family Law expert Lucia Clark sits down with Agriculture and Rural Partner, Matthew Barclay to discuss 'A Practical Guide to Divorce and Farming in Scotland' a first-of-its-kind guide which aims to bring clarity to farming divorce. Scottish family lawyers are all familiar with the basic law regarding financial provision on divorce. So what makes farming divorce different from any other marital breakdown? It is especially complex, it involves advising on matrimonial and business related claims, farm land and businesses are often gifted or inherited and there's often a reluctance to sell land.
In the face of this complexity, Morton Fraser family law expert and Partner, Lucia Clark has written 'A Practical Guide to Divorce and Farming in Scotland'. Suitable for those already working in family law, accountants, land agents and other parties involved in the management and advice of farming land.
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In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Mark Pelosi discuss an Employment Tribunal's decision concerning a lengthy suspension and disciplinary process. They also provide key takeaways for employers
In the latest 'Stuck in the Middle' mediation podcast series, mediator David Hossack is joined by esteemed author Kathryn Mannix to discuss her important book "Listen"
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a very recent and topical Employment Tribunal decision where an employee was found to be fairly dismissed by her employer after refusing to get the Covid-19 vaccine.
In the fourth episode of our six-part masterclass in personal injury and medical negligence claims series, David Hossack discusses the impact of Covid-19 on Personal Injury litigation with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper. Listen to find out the current position with the Courts and the advantages and disadvantages of virtual hearings. They also discuss the legacy the current restrictions may have on our civil justice system, including the potential increased use of alternative dispute resolution.
Nicola and Derek also cover the types of claims we may start to see being litigated as a result of the pandemic, including employers' liability claims and medical negligence claims, and the issues which may arise in terms of causation and quantum.
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In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss the recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case of Augustine v Data Cars Ltd in which the EAT confirmed that any costs incurred by an employee or worker that are “in connection with employment” must be deducted when calculating NMW, even if the costs are incurred by the employee by choice.
Following the recent appointment of several partners, chair, Jenny Dickson speaks with recently promoted Jack Kerr about his journey from trainee solicitor to partner within our private client division.
In part 2 of a 2 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss what to expect on the employment law front in the second half of 2022 as well as considering other changes that may take place over the coming years.
In the third episode of our six-part masterclass in personal injury and medical negligence claims series, David Hossack discusses with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper how to value personal injury and medical negligence claims. This includes discussion on the various heads of claim which should be considered including solatium, loss of earnings, services and future losses including potential pension loss and any ongoing medical treatment which may be required. Nicola and Derek share their experience of how to evidence losses which have been incurred, taking into account who is making the claim. They also discuss recent loss of society awards made by the Courts which often allow us to better predict the value of these types of claims.
In part 1 of a 2 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss what to expect on the employment law front in the first half of 2022.
In the second part of a two part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look back at what happened in employment law in the second half of 2021.
In our weekly employment law podcast Innes Clark and David Hossack look back at what happened in employment law in the first half of 2021.
In the second episode of our six-part series, David Hossack discusses with experts Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper their insights on establishing liability in personal injury and medical negligence claims. Nicola and Derek will share their experience on establishing liability depending upon the facts and circumstances of the case, including the tests applied by the court and the evidence which will be required to satisfy them. They will also provide tips on recovering evidence and discuss when expert evidence should be obtained, in light of recent case law.
Sarah Gilzean talks to barrister Stuart Brittenden about the recent decision of the Supreme Court in Kostal v Dunkley and the costly lesson for employers seeking to bypass collective bargaining with their trade unions.
Employment lawyer, Fiona Meek and personal injury expert Derek Couper discuss Christmas events with David Hossack including "after party" Christmas events and in what circumstances employers might still be liable for the actions of employees. They also consider what impact Covid19 may have on the planning of Christmas events.
Following the close of negotiations at COP26, Nick Atkins and Isabel MacSwan discuss the previous framework for the concept of Loss & Damage and how this was developed further at COP26, as well as the delivery of practical solutions needed to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
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Whilst most age discrimination cases focus on older employees, in our weekly employment podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss an interesting Employment Tribunal case in which a schoolgirl successfully argued that she had been discriminated against on the grounds of her age.
In the first episode of our six-part series discussing personal injury and medical negligence claims, experts, David Hossack, Nicola Edgar and Derek Couper will share their experience of the challenges and opportunities most often encountered when acting on behalf of individuals in pursuing claims resulting from injury, misdiagnosis, disease or death. They will also provide an introduction into the range of topics that will be covered in the series over the coming months. The six-part series is aimed at solicitors working in this area of law. It will focus on a variety of topics which are relevant to everyday practice including the key issues a claimant must overcome in order to achieve a successful outcome to their case, the investigation of liability, the most effective ways to quantify losses to ensure no disadvantage is unaccounted for when negotiating appropriate compensation, how best to fund claims, and key lessons in recovering expenses including maximisation of judicial accounts. The impact of COVID-19 on personal injury and medical negligence claims will also be covered, alongside an update on the most noteworthy among recent case law in this specialised area of litigation.
Morton Fraser are highly recommended by both clients and independent legal directories. We are ranked by the Legal 500 Directory as experts in both personal injury law and medical negligence law. We have expertise in handling all types of claims, including road traffic accidents, cycling accidents, accidents at work, accidents abroad, slipping and tripping accidents and industrial disease cases. We have extensive experience in dealing with fatal claims and medical negligence claims and we regularly work with other firms in order to progress claims under our referral scheme. This is an arrangement which works well, particularly for complex cases requiring specialist advice where a significant amount of time and money requires to be invested in a case long before any award is forthcoming. With one of the largest litigation teams in Scotland, we have the resources and expertise needed to ensure our clients obtain the maximum amount of compensation possible for their personal injury claim.
Following recent media reports that an individual is seeking to argue that his support of Rangers Football Club amounts to a philosophical belief for the purposes of the Equality Act 2010, Partner David Hossack and Senior Associate Elise Turner discuss the relevant legal tests and whether being a supporter of a football club is likely to be protected.
Can a line be drawn between an employer's decision to dismiss and the actions of a manager?
Sarah Gilzean talks to Jordi Casamitjana about how he succeeded in establishing protection under the Equality Act for his beliefs as an ethical vegan and what this means for employers and employees.
With Halloween fast approaching, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent Employment Tribunal decision in which a teacher was unfairly dismissed after a pupil claimed he was locked in a haunted cupboard.
Each one of us has a role to play in shaping the people of tomorrow. Mentoring is such a fantastic way to achieve that and is one of the reasons we're working with MCR Pathways. Listen to our latest podcast which details why mentoring is so important, how we're involved and what you can do to help. Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss 3 areas of risk that employers are currently facing as well as looking at what employers should have on their radar.
In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek discuss a recent Employment Tribunal case which centred around a dismissal for gross misconduct following a dispute in a staff canteen.
In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which has been in the news, where an employee was awarded a significant amount of compensation following her employer's failure to properly consider her flexible working request.
In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek discuss a recent case where the Employment Tribunal looked at the question of age discrimination in the context of comments referring to the Claimant as a grandmother.
Morton Fraser joins the call to be #UnitedForInclusion as we work to create a platform for our young people to be and do whatever they want. Whether your interest is in law, finance, marketing or IT, reaching your potential shouldn’t be dictated by where you grew up or what school you went to. Hear from Ryan, one of our 2021 trainees, who came to Morton Fraser from one of the most deprived areas in Scotland
In our latest podcast, David Hossack discusses with Alan Delaney the hot topic of monitoring workers at home as well as the privacy implications of the increasingly sophisticated tools available to employers. What legal restraints operate in this controversial area and what steps can employers take to navigate the risks?
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the recent case of Prosser v community gateway association ltd and what employers should consider when dealing with pregnant employees during the pandemic.
David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how COVID has affected Right to Work checks, and what the extension of these concessions means for employers.
Has a new approach to the potentially fair reason for dismissal of an employee following their arrest and charge, but before conviction, been identified?
In the tenth and final podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna discuss the advantages and concerns about online mediation. They consider what the future might hold for online mediation, as well as a summary of the other topics looked at in the series and their top tips for lawyers representing clients at mediation.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about a recent case where the ECJ found that banning all forms of religious dress was not discriminatory and they discuss whether the case is likely to be followed in the UK.
David Hossack and business immigration expert Stuart McWilliams discuss what an employer should do if they identify a member of staff who has missed the deadline for applying for status after Brexit.
In our weekly employment law podcast employment law specialists David Hossack and Innes Clark look at the issues that employers need to be considering right now as well as highlighting what employers need to be preparing for.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about the UK Government's wide-ranging proposals for new legislation to prevent sexual harassment and what that might mean for employers.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about Long Covid and the implications for employers, including whether Long Covid amounts to a disability under the Equality Act.
In this joint Morton Fraser and Lloyds Bank podcast, Ross Caldwell (partner, Banking & Finance at Morton Fraser) and Brian Fraser (Director of IBOR Transitioning at Lloyds Bank) discuss the transition from IBORs to RFRs in debt markets and what this means for both lenders and borrowers. The move to RFRs is without doubt the most seismic event to affect debt markets since the financial crisis and possibly beyond that. This podcast therefore is vital listening for anyone who is involved in corporate/commercial debt markets and requires an introduction to what is a very complex and important topic.
David Hossack and Helen Donnelly discuss how Employment Tribunals have been dealing with unfair dismissal claims stemming from health and safety issues in the workplace in the context of the coronavirus pandemic.
In this week's podcast David Hossack discusses with Fiona Meek whether an employer can dismiss an employee who is seen in the pub during sick leave.
In this ninth and penultimate podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna discuss some of the problems that might arise during a mediation and what representatives can do in those situations.
Property Insolvency specialist John Gallacher discusses the state of the property market and restructuring regimes with Alan Meek, Head of Restructuring and Insolvency
In this week's podcast David Hossack and Caroline Maher look at the case of Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in which the Employment Appeal Tribunal considered whether a Tribunal had erred by failing to recognise that it is an established fact, on which no evidence need be led, that women bear a greater responsibility for childcare than men and are therefore less able to accommodate flexible working patterns.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the recent decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal that a belief that sex cannot be changed can be a protected belief and what this might mean for employers.
In this eighth podcast from our series on how to best represent your clients at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna look at what happens during the mediation session and the role of representatives during the different stages of the process.
David Hossack talks to discrimination expert Sarah Gilzean about recent case law where claimants have been successful in arguing that their menopausal symptoms should be treated as a disability under the Equality Act and what the implications are for employers.
Immigration expert, Stuart McWilliams and employment specialist, David Hossack discuss upcoming changes to the process of carrying out right to work checks and the steps employers can take to prepare for these.
"Estimating the Costs of Workplace Conflict", a report by ACAS, confirms that the consequences of workplace conflict are costing employers huge amounts of money totalling £28.5 billion every year. David Hossack and Laura McKenna look at the report's main findings and explore what can be done by employers to avoid these staggering costs.
In our weekly employment law podcast, personal injury expert Derek Couper discusses with David Hossack how employers can best safeguard employee wellbeing and meet employees' changing needs, as working from home or hybrid arrangements become the new normal.
In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and solicitor Fiona Meek take a look at how discrimination claims are compensated, focussing on injury to feelings and what a tribunal will look at in assessing the level of award.
In this week's employment law podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the annual CIPD health and wellbeing survey and consider whether the coronavirus situation has resulted in a watershed moment for employee wellbeing.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the latest instalment of the long running equal pay litigation against Asda
In this seventh podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna look at the factors to consider in order to help prepare your client for the mediation session.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the case of an employee who refused to attend work due to COVID-19 concerns as well as looking at the wider implications of the case.
As restrictions continue to ease, David Hossack and Laura McKenna discuss some of the things employers should consider in order to ensure a safe return to the workplace, including the importance of risk assessments, good communication with staff and flexibility of approach.
In our weekly employment law podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the options open to an Employment Tribunal in the event of a successful claim.
In our weekly employment law podcast, employment law specialists Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the difference between unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal and constructive dismissal as well as looking at the key elements of each
In this sixth podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna consider how to prepare your case for the mediation session.
David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how right to work checks have been affected by the recent changes to immigration law and what steps employers should be taking now to prepare for future changes.
Sarah Gilzean talks to Rachel Crasnow QC about what the future may hold for Shared Parental Leave, the impact of recent case law and the case for reform of the statutory scheme, which is currently only used by 2% of those eligible.
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at the law of constructive dismissal and discuss a recent case which looked at the issue of affirmation when a grievance is raised.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about a recent case where it was found that the employer's diversity training had gone 'stale' and that they should have done refresher training in order to defend the claim. We will be running a session on the lessons of this case and what we can offer to employers in terms of equality and diversity training on 27 April - details coming soon.
In this fifth podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna discuss where to look and some key factors you might want to consider when selecting a mediator.
In our weekly employment law podcast, Innes Clark discusses with David Hossack the key employment law changes happening in April including the extension of the furlough scheme, National Minimum Wage changes, the Employment Tribunal compensation award increase, changes to IR35 in the private sector and changes to post-employment notice pay.
we look at the obligations employers owe any pregnant members of staff during the COVID pandemic and what steps employers and pregnant employees should take to best protect their position.
In this fourth podcast from our series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna explore some of the obstacles that lawyers might face when suggesting mediation and how to overcome them.
In our latest podcast, we look at the impact the COVID pandemic school closures have had on working parents, particularly working mums. We explore what options are available to those struggling to balance work commitments and childcare and offer advice to both employers and employees on navigating these issues.
In our latest employment law podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss the approach Employment Tribunals take towards covert recordings and some of the points employers should bear in mind, particularly in the current pandemic.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about whether employers can compel staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 and whether it might be discriminatory to do so.
In this third podcast from our new series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna explore some of the factors to consider when deciding when to mediate.
In the final part of our podcast on what to expect in 2021, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the cases that are likely to make the headlines this year.
In part 2 of a 3 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the employment law changes that can be expected in the second half of 2021 and beyond.
Director of Key Clients and Tenders, Ruth McCallister and Legal Director, Lynda Towers discuss the Free Trade Agreement following the UK's departure from the EU including what it covers, and what it doesn't
In this second podcast from our new series on how to best represent your client at mediation, David Hossack and Laura McKenna explore some of the reasons why mediation might be a good option in some cases
In this podcast Sarah Gilzean talks to Robin White, the barrister for the successful claimant in the recent case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. They discuss the valuable lessons employers can learn about diversity, inclusion and supporting transgender employees.
In part 1 of a 3 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the employment law changes that can be expected in the first half of 2021.
In part 2 of a 2 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the practical steps that employers can take to reduce the risk of an Employment Tribunal claim.
In part 1 of a 2 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the risks for employers when dismissing employees with less than 2 years' service.
Mediators from Morton Fraser, David Hossack and Laura McKenna are providing a new series of podcast for lawyers who want to know more about how to get the best from mediation so that it can be used to resolve clients' disputes more effectively. They are also running free training sessions for lawyers on the topics covered in the podcasts.
In part 2 of our review of the year, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the key employment law issues from June onwards.
In part 1 of a 2 part podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look back at the earlier part of 2020 and discuss the key employment law developments that made the headlines.
Ruth McCallister talks with Lynda Towers as we count down to 31st December. What are the likely impacts - on individuals as well as businesses and organisations?
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover, which found that non-binary employees are covered by the Equality Act and offers a stark warning for employers who fail to adequately support transgender employees
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about a recent case where the claimant's religious views were found to be protected by the Equality Act but the employer was found not to have discriminated because of those views.
David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about how far employers have to go to explain differences in pay between men and women in equal pay cases
Innes Clark and David Hossack illuminate the recently published Employment Tribunal award statistics.
Marisa Cullen (Family) and Stuart McWilliams (Immigration) discuss international child abduction and the possible immigration issues that can be associated.
In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean discuss the guidance issued on 10 November in relation to the extended Furlough scheme.
David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwight consider the extension of the Furlough scheme announced on 5 November and implications flowing from that
The Government 's Job Support Scheme comes into force on 1 November. Significant late changes were made to provide more support for some employers in certain circumstances. These are examined along with the Job Retention Bonus scheme
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and solicitor, Fiona Meek, discuss the decision of the EAT which held that the decision to dismiss an employee charged with, but not yet convicted of a crime, was fair.
Family law specialists Lucia Clark and Dianne Millen explain the practicalities of getting expert advice if you and your partner are separating during COVID-19 and what to expect, from making initial contact and having a first meeting to what happens at a remote court hearing.
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In this week's employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to solicitor advocate, Dr Andrew Gibson, about his experience of virtual hearings before the Employment Tribunal including preliminary hearings, full hearings and judicial mediations.
In the final episode of our redundancy procedure podcast series, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the importance of implementing any redundancy in a humane way and the steps employers can take to help employees through the transition.
In the latest of our "Stuck in the Middle" podcasts mediator David Hossack is joined by guests Sarah Welsh and Kathryn Hilditch from Scottish Mediation to discuss their Peer Mediation initiatives for mediation in schools
In the sixth episode of our redundancy procedure podcast series, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the requirement to look for alternative employment including some of the tricky issues that flow from this.
In our latest podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the new Job Support Scheme announced by the Chancellor yesterday afternoon.
In the fifth episode of our redundancy procedure podcast series, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the further consultation steps that an employer needs to take prior to taking any decision to dismiss.