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When employment and immigration law collide: navigating the crossover
Podcast
21 November 2024How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 12 – The Employment Rights Bill – Restructurings and Trade Union reform
Podcast
21 November 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Pay Attention: A Finnish Line on Pay Transparency
Podcast
14 November 2024In this episode of Pay Attention, we cross the “Finnish line” on pay transparency with Nana Karanen, a leading expert on Finland’s employment landscape. Together, we unpack how the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive could fit into Finland’s existing framework and what lessons the UK might draw from their equitable approach. From cultural attitudes to policy insights, this episode sheds light on how Finland is setting the pace on pay transparency.
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Beyond Borders – Episode 1: What you need to know about Irish employment law
Podcast
06 November 2024Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast helping you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law.
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New wave: family leave in the future
Podcast
31 October 2024Sarah McWhinney and Becs Peedell discuss what’s driving the focus on workplace support for new parents, why the shared parental leave system is broken and what some employers (including Lewis Silkin) are putting in place instead.
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The "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill Consultation - Labour Relations Agency podcast featuring Ciara Fulton
Podcast
18 October 2024In this podcast Ciara Fulton joins Labour Relations Agency, to look at the contents of the Department for the Economy's "Good Jobs" Employment Rights Bill consultation.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 11 – Employment Rights Bill
Podcast
17 October 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Neurodiversity in the workplace: thinking differently about thinking differently
Podcast
08 October 2024Anna Bond and Jen Kingsmill, along with guests Professor Amanda Kirby and Mel Francis from Do-IT Solutions, delve into the topic of neurodiversity in the workplace.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 10 – Next’s equal pay case and the latest news on predictable terms and the right to disconnect
Podcast
24 September 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment: are employers doing enough?
Podcast
29 August 2024Abi Frederick and James Walters talk about the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment
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Two Employment Bills! Pod save the King
Podcast
23 July 2024Colin Leckey and Amy Russell-Hughes discuss the big employment law changes announced in the King's Speech on 17 July. They talk through how day 1 unfair dismissal rights are likely to be put into practice, why employers will have more collective consultation programmes and what's wrong with the plans on equal pay. And they address the key question - is the UK becoming like France but without the wine and cheese?
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 9 – Waiving future claims in settlement agreements and outsourced workers
Podcast
18 July 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Pay Attention Episode 4: “chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo” – Italy & the Pay Transparency Directive
Podcast
17 July 2024In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. They discuss the existing “bollino rosa” reporting regime in Italy, how the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Italy, the challenges that Italian employers will face, and what measures they can take in advance.
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The Balancing Exercise: Navigating Tensions in a Diverse Workplace
Podcast
28 June 2024In the first episode of our new podcast series for HR professionals, Anna Bond and Lucy Hendley explore the complexities of upholding company culture while navigating the tensions that arise within a diverse community. They explore the legal landscape surrounding the expression of beliefs in the workplace and offer practical strategies for employers to manage these challenges effectively, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 8 - General election special – labour proposals
Podcast
12 June 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a quick coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 7 - Holiday pay and reasonable adjustments
Podcast
30 May 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 6 – Our return to office survey results and what to watch out for with the National Minimum Wage rise
Podcast
25 April 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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AI 101: Using AI in employment – explaining decisions and addressing bias
Podcast
26 March 2024Listen here for the second in our series of podcasts on all things AI in which we’re considering some of the implications of using AI in employment related decisions.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 5 - Controversial beliefs in the workplace and statutory guidance on fire and rehire
Podcast
08 March 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 4 - Workforce consultation in the EAT and redundancy protection legislation
Podcast
12 February 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.