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Employment Law Matters

Daniel Barnettβ€’www.danielbarnett.com

Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.

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Episodes

S8E05 - Age Discrimination

In this episode, you'll learn: Direct discrimination on grounds of age Associative age discrimination Stereotyping 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 πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, ...

May 06, 2024β€’32 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 5

S8E04 - How to Protect Your Business from Departing Employees

In this episode Daniel discusses How to Protect Your Business from Departing Employees with Gus Baker from Outer Temple Chambers. You’ll learn… What you should think about when drafting PTRs How the rise of remote working has impacted on restrictive covenants What to do first when you discover an ex-employee has breached their covenants 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 ...

Apr 29, 2024β€’44 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 4

S8E03 - Spotting the Liar in a Workplace Investigation

In this episode, you'll learn all about how to handle a 'he said, she said' situation. 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 πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join...

Apr 22, 2024β€’40 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 3

S8E02 - Unfair Dismissal pitfalls

In this episode, Daniel discusses Unfair Dismissal pitfalls with Andrew Allen from Outer Temple Chambers. You'll learn... Why the perfect conduct investigation doesn’t need to be perfect What the first thing you should do is if an employee threatens litigation; and, Why you shouldn’t stinge on holiday pay termination payments 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...

Apr 15, 2024β€’42 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 2

S8E01 - Are you ready for April 2024?

In this episode, you'll learn: The new rules on flexible working The national minimum wage changes Changes to redundancy protection for employees This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd , Policies 2024 and by the 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 πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co....

Apr 08, 2024β€’22 minβ€’Season 8Ep. 1

Season 8 coming soon...

This podcast is supported by Policies 2024 and by 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 πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com U...

Mar 15, 2024β€’2 min0

Bonus episode: The Colour Purple, the Actress, and her Anti-Gay Beliefs

In this bonus episode recorded on 6 March 2024, before season 8 kicks off, we discuss today's judgment from the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates , involving a religious Christian actress with anti-gay views who was dismissed from her job as the lead role, playing a lesbian, in The Colour Purple. Link to full Judgment If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube chan...

Mar 06, 2024β€’9 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 11

S7E10 - What is malingering and how do you spot it?

In this episode, the following topics will be discussed: The four different types of malingering The early signs of malingering and how to look out for them Malingering to avoid a disciplinary hearing This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube chann...

Dec 05, 2023β€’38 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 10

S7E09 - Returning From Maternity Leave

In this episode, the following topics will be discussed: Being clear on when maternity leave ends Taking care with changes to roles Managing flexible working requests This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a ...

Nov 21, 2023β€’24 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 9

S7E08 - Defending Sex Discrimination Claims

In this episode, the following topics will be discussed: Victim blaming The employer's defence Preparing cases for tribunal This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastque...

Nov 14, 2023β€’37 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 8

S7E07 - TUPE: Part Three

In this episode, the final part of the three part series, you will learn about TUPE, including: managing TUPE redundancies changing terms and conditions This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www...

Nov 07, 2023β€’39 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 7

S7E06 - TUPE: Part Two

Learn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part two. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COU...

Oct 31, 2023β€’55 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 6

S7E05 - TUPE: Part One

Learn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part one. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COU...

Oct 23, 2023β€’55 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 5

S7E04 - Zero Hours Contracts

In this episode, you’ll learn about zero hours contracts, including:- employment status and zero hours contracts the legal rights of zero hours staff annual leave and holiday pay calculations This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www....

Oct 16, 2023β€’28 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 4

S7E03 - Criminal Offences Arising from Social Media Misuse

In this episode, you’ll learn all about criminal offences arising from social media misuse. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS A...

Oct 09, 2023β€’18 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 3

S7E02 - Holiday Pay

In this episode, you’ll learn about holiday pay, including:- how much paid annual leave workers get calculating holiday pay Harpur Trust v Brazel This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.daniel...

Oct 02, 2023β€’45 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 2

S7E01 - Heat of the Moment Dismissals

In this episode, you'll learn about: ambiguous v unambiguous words was there a dismissal or resignation? when might the dismissal be fair This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett....

Sep 25, 2023β€’29 minβ€’Season 7Ep. 1

S7E0 - Season 7 coming soon...

This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion πŸ’Ž PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Harassment Pack - https://dani...

Sep 18, 2023β€’4 min0

S6E12 - Performance Dismissals (with Saul Margo)

In this episode, you’ll learn about performance dismissals, including:- do warnings impact a performance management process? benefits and pitfalls of settlement agreements for underperforming employees when can you move straight to dismissal for poor performance? Daniel discusses the topic with Saul Margo from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 🎁 FREE ...

Jun 12, 2023β€’25 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 12

S6E11 - Health and Safety (with Gus Baker)

In this episode, you’ll learn about health and safety at work, including:- What duties do employers have to look after an employee's health and safety Does the duty extend to mental health? Is there a legal requirement to carry out a risk assessment for a pregnant person? Daniel discusses the topic with Gus Baker from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). ...

Jun 05, 2023β€’19 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 11

S6E10 - Disability Discrimination (with Karen Jackson)

In this episode, you’ll learn about disability discrimination, including:- Considerations when an employee is absent with work-related stress or anxiety How a discrimination arising from disability claim works when there are multiple disabilities The balancing act between making reasonable adjustments and performance management Daniel discusses the topic with Karen Jackson from didlaw. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading comm...

May 29, 2023β€’26 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 10

S6E9 - Whistleblowing (with Tom Croxford KC)

In this episode, you’ll learn about whistleblowing, including:- How can you tell if something is a protected disclosure? What are the pros and cons of an interim relief application? When is a disclosure in the public interest? Daniel discusses the topic with Tom Croxford KC from Blackstone Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www...

May 22, 2023β€’27 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 9

S6E8 - Conduct Dismissals (with Imogen Egan)

In this episode, you’ll learn about conduct dismissals, including:- how to deal with misconduct that takes place outside of the workplace the interaction between misconduct dismissals and dismissals for some other substantial reason how to manage conduct issues where the employee suffers from poor mental health Daniel discusses the topic with Imogen Egan from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading communit...

May 15, 2023β€’25 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 8

S6E7 - Grievances (with Darren Newman)

In this episode, you’ll learn about grievances at work, including:- How to deal with employees raising multiple grievances The interaction between grievance and disciplinary procedures Dealing with grievances from an ex-employee Daniel discusses the topic with Darren Newman . This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). Platinum Policy Package 2023 - up-to-date HR Policies from a pract...

May 08, 2023β€’23 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 7

S6E6 - Employee Data, Monitoring and Privacy (with Jeremy Scott-Joynt)

In this episode, you’ll learn about employee data, monitoring and privacy, including:- When a subject access request is considered excessive The biggest pitfall employers fall into when capturing data Whether an employer needs consent to use work monitoring software? Daniel discusses the topic with Jeremy Scott-Joynt from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professional...

May 01, 2023β€’26 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 6

S6E5 - Union Recognition and Collective Bargaining (with Sarah Fraser-Butlin)

In this episode, you’ll learn about union recognition and collective bargaining, including:- Top tips on dealing with a difficult union representative Who can be a companion to help represent employees in workplace formal processes? How to run collective bargaining negotiations Daniel discusses the topic with Sarah Fraser-Butlin from Cloisters Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Pro...

Apr 24, 2023β€’27 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 5

S6E4 - Time Limits (with Rebecca Tuck KC)

In this episode, you’ll learn about time limits in the employment tribunal, including: The tests for getting an extension of time in the employment tribunal What does it mean when a discriminatory act extends over a period? Does lodging a grievance pause or extend the time limits? Daniel discusses the topic with Rebecca Tuck KC from Old Square Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Pro...

Apr 17, 2023β€’28 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 4

S6E3 - Restrictive Covenants (with Adam Solomon KC)

In this episode, you’ll learn about restrictive covenants, including:- How does an employer actually go about enforcing a restrictive covenant? In cases of constructive dismissal, are employees still bound by their restrictive covenants? Should time-limited restrictive convenants take probationary periods into account? Daniel discusses the topic with Adam Solomon KC from Littleton Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading...

Apr 10, 2023β€’27 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 3

S6E2 - Mental Health at Work (with Jodie Hill)

In this episode, you’ll learn about mental health in the workplace, including:- How to reconcile the tension between poor performance and looking after employees mental health. How to become a mental health first aider Is an occupational health report better than a GP report? Daniel discusses the topic with Jodie Hill from Thrive Law. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube ...

Apr 03, 2023β€’25 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 2

S6E1 - Tribunal Procedure (with Jude Shepherd)

In this episode, you’ll learn about tribunal procedure, including:- Can a Claimant speak to the press while the case is ongoing? Are covert phone recordings admissible? What can you do if a witness is not available for the hearing? Daniel discusses the topic with Jude Shepherd from 42 Bedford Row. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle . 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk Ask a...

Mar 27, 2023β€’23 minβ€’Season 6Ep. 1
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