This episode contains: Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 1) Daniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 1) Daniel Barnett on dealing with employee theft and fraud Daniel Barnett on holiday pay and reducing Hours This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Joi...
Jun 30, 2025•39 min•Season 10Ep. 3
This episode contains: Gavin Mansfield KC on tricky compensation issues Daniel Barnett on part year workers 60 second top tip by Audrey Ludwig Nick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 2) This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AN...
Jun 23, 2025•39 min•Season 10Ep. 2
This episode contains: Lydia Seymour discussing changing terms and conditions Nick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 1) Daniel Barnett on victimisation This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment ...
Jun 16, 2025•40 min•Season 10Ep. 1
This bonus podcast episode, being an extract from an audio seminar produced for members of the HR Inner Circle , discusses how employers can help employees dealing with mental health issues. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Pl...
Apr 24, 2025•13 min•Season 9Ep. 16
Neonatal leave in the UK is a new statutory right introduced under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 . It came into force on 6 April 2025. This bonus podcast episode is a short extract from a Q&A session for members of the HR Inner Circle , a few days before the new right came into force, when I explain the new law. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUC...
Apr 04, 2025•9 min•Season 9Ep. 15
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in July 2019. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. SOSR is like a classic car. It can work well but only in the right conditions. An employer must have a fair reason to dismiss an employee. When other avenues are exhausted, employers can sort to SOSR - which stands for ‘some other substantial reason’. Rather unhelpfully, there is no definition or guidance about its meaning. It must be 'substantial', whic...
Mar 18, 2025•13 min•Season 9Ep. 15
The Court of Appeal has just handed down the important decision of Higgs v Farmor’s School, dealing with the circumstances when an employer can (or cannot) dismiss an employee for expressing gender critical views. I recorded a 45 minute discussion about the ramifications of this case for employers, exclusively for members of the HR Inner Circle . Here are the first few minutes of that recording for podcast listeners. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel...
Feb 18, 2025•8 min•Season 9Ep. 14
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. What do you get when you record a verbal warning in writing? A paradox, that’s what! In this light-hearted episode, Daniel Barnett reveals the things that really annoy him, and shares the result of his Twitter Poll on who even uses them any more. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask ...
Feb 18, 2025•11 min•Season 9Ep. 13
In this episode, I talk about putting together employment tribunal bundles with barrister Naomi Cunningham . This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . Naomi's article - https://www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2023/03/18/ten-easy-steps-to-the-perfect-hearing-bundle/ 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AN...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 9Ep. 12
In this episode, I read a chapter from my recent book 'Dismissing Problem Employees'. You can find out more about it at www.danielbarnett.com . This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virt...
Jan 07, 2025•30 min•Season 9Ep. 11
In this episode, I answer your HR and employment law questions. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com Join the HR Inn...
Dec 17, 2024•46 min•Season 9Ep. 10
In this episode, I share my top tips on how to handle employee resignations from an employer's point of view. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.v...
Dec 10, 2024•25 min•Season 9Ep. 9
In this episode, I discuss TUPE. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.c...
Dec 03, 2024•38 min•Season 9Ep. 8
In this episode, I discuss how HR can build its business credibility with David Millner , an experienced consulting practitioner. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://...
Nov 26, 2024•55 min•Season 9Ep. 7
In this episode, I discuss managing career breaks. You'll learn: The benefits of offering career breaks in the workplace How to avoid discrimination when managing career breaks How to plan an employee's return from a career break This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, M...
Nov 19, 2024•21 min•Season 9Ep. 6
In this episode, I interview Jason Cooney , the founder and director of TSAKS Consulting. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinu...
Nov 12, 2024•40 min•Season 9Ep. 5
In this episode, you'll learn about: Whether menopause meets the legal definition of disability Key cases in this area My top tips This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https:/...
Nov 05, 2024•33 min•Season 9Ep. 4
In this episode, I'll be discussing shareholder disputes with Robin Somerville . This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy ...
Oct 29, 2024•38 min•Season 9Ep. 3
In this bonus episode, I interview Claire Armstrong from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/) about the ECHR's updated technical guidance on sexual harassment at work. Clare is a solicitor in the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Litigation and Advisory team. She was the lead drafter for the Commission’s updated technical guidance on harassment at work and was involved in the Commission’s work related to the Worker Protection Act 2023 during the pa...
Oct 22, 2024•36 min
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace coming into force on 26 October 2024. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - h...
Oct 21, 2024•32 min•Season 9Ep. 2
In this episode I interview Stefan Cross , an equal pay lawyer who issued, and settled or won, hundreds of thousands of equal pay claims against local authorities This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle...
Oct 14, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 9Ep. 1
In this bonus episode, recorded just hours after the government published the Employment Rights Bill , I give my immediate reaction to the Bill and discuss: 1. Unfair Dismissal as a ‘Right from Day One’ policy 2. Ending Fire and Rehire 3. Ending ‘exploitative’ zero hours contracts: 4. Protection from Third Party Sexual Harassment 5. Flexible working 6. Paternity, Parental and Bereavement Leave 7. Enhanced protection for pregnancy and new mothers 8. Statutory Sick Pay 9. Gender Pay Gap / Menopaus...
Oct 10, 2024•35 min•Season 9Ep. 1
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in January 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. In this episode, Daniel Barnett offers practical guidance and shares the do’s and don’ts when making referrals. In this episode, you’ll learn: what sort of questions you should ask the OH practitioner? when to make an OH referral? what you should do if an employee is reluctant or refusing to attend an occupational health examination? what should you e...
Oct 02, 2024•15 min
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in January 2022. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. In this episode, you’ll learn how to prepare for and run a case management hearing in the employment tribunal, including:- Why you should follow Isaac Asimov’s three laws of robotics The unknown knowns How to be a hero in front of the judge. Daniel discusses the topic with Michael Salter from 42 Bedford Row. This podcast is supported by Watson Ramsbot...
Sep 04, 2024•49 min
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2022. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. In this episode, you’ll learn how to be a good witness in an employment tribunal, including: what is your job as a witness? should you prepare in advance? how to answer questions during cross-examination Daniel discusses the topic with Sean Jones KC from 11KBW. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting , and by the HR Inner Circle (...
Jul 31, 2024•32 min
In this episode, you'll learn my top seven tips for managing employee expenses. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle . Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR...
Jun 10, 2024•21 min•Season 8Ep. 10
In this episode Daniel discusses Amending Tribunal Claims with Nathaniel Caiden from Cloisters. You’ll learn… What the law is on amending a claim form, and the relevant of tribunal time limits Whether the Presidential Guidance on time limits is arguably wrong What you should be focusing on when either making, or resisting, an application to amend a tribunal Claim Form. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle . Leave a review for this...
Jun 03, 2024•46 min•Season 8Ep. 9
In this episode, you'll learn: When employer’s can insist on random drug and alcohol testing for employees What to do if someone turns up to work smelling of alcohol Why you can’t automatically dismiss if an employee fails a drug or alcohol test This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle . Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www...
May 27, 2024•20 min•Season 8Ep. 8
In this episode, you'll learn about: The current protections at work The Labour Party proposed ‘right to switch off’, set out in their Green Paper, ‘New deal for working people’ My ten top tips for employers This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle . Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel ...
May 20, 2024•22 min•Season 8Ep. 7
In this episode Daniel discusses Agency workers with Naomi Ling from Outer Temple Chambers. You’ll learn about… The difference between agency workers and fixed-term workers The impact of Brexit on agency worker regulations The day one rights and week 12 rights for agency workers This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle . Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE ...
May 13, 2024•35 min•Season 8Ep. 6
