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MFMac: Employment Law
A podcast offering clear, practical guidance on UK employment law and HR issues. Hosted by David Hossack, a highly experienced employment lawyer at MFMac, one of Scotland's top independent law firms. Each episode features insights from our experienced employment lawyers on key issues including all the latest employment law developments in Scotland, England and Wales, as well as regular guest speakers discussing a wide variety of UK employment law-related issues. Designed for HR professionals…
Episodes
- MFMac: Employment Law
A look at SOSR dismissals in the context of covid vaccinations - what does an employer need to do to show a fair dismissal?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Sexual harassment changes are imminent - are employers ready?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Contracts of apprenticeship in Scotland and the risks of terminating early
Care should be taken if an employer is considering dismissing an apprentice, as a higher legal threshold applies for terminating a contract of apprenticeship…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Will the new Government change the rules for business immigration?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
The King's Speech - Employment law reform
In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson about the new employment legislation that the Labour Government has…
- MFMac: Employment Law
The four day working week
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
The AI Employment Bill
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre: when are gender-critical beliefs protected?
In our recent podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at a recent employment tribunal decision which has attracted a significant amount of publicity…
- MFMac: Employment Law
General Election 2024: Labour propose major changes to employment law
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…
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Industrial action and detriments short of dismissal: incompatible with human rights?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Employment Tribunal hearings insight
David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson, Legal Director and Andrew Crammond, Barrister from Trinity Chambers about what you need to know about how Employment…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Gender critical teacher not unfairly dismissed or discriminated against
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…
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Can a 'social media storm' justify a dismissal?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Digital Departures
David Hossack is joined by Tim LaTulippe from iDiscovery Solutions to discuss investigative steps that employers might take when there is a concern about…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Can a trial period in a new role be considered as a reasonable adjustment?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Navigating Work and Terminal Illness
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.
- MFMac: Employment Law
Dismissal and re-engagement: complying with the new statutory Code of Practice
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Increased fines for illegal working - what do employers need to do to protect their business?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Employment tribunal compensation limit increases for unfair dismissal awards
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
The Crucial Role of Settlement Agreements: Ability to Settle Future Claims?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: the what, why and how
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…
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Deadnaming: out of order in Kingston Upon Thames
Nikita Sandhu and David Hossack discuss a recent Employment Tribunal case where it was found that the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames discriminated…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Extending equal pay rights to race and disability - right idea but wrong method?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Hybrid working and flexible working requests: recent Tribunal judgment highlights limitations of fully remote working
In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent case of Wilson v FCA and what it means for flexible working.
- MFMac: Employment Law
"Heat of the moment" resignations
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Hybrid working wellbeing: what employers and employees need to know
Emma Mamo, Assistant Director of Workplace & Business Development at Scottish Action for Mental Health, and MFMac's Nicole Moscardini, discuss the challenges…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Does the definition of woman in the Equality Act include a trans women with a gender recognition certificate?
Sarah Gilzean and David Hossack discuss the recent decision of the Court of Session on this question and other potential developments on this issue.
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What to expect in employment law in 2024
In our weekly employment podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark discuss the key legislative changes that employers should prepare for this year.
- MFMac: Employment Law
Indirect discrimination: same disadvantage
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Employment law review of the year
In our weekly employment law podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark reflect on the key employment law developments of the past 12 months.
- MFMac: Employment Law
Further Developments in Holiday Pay
David Hossack and Andrew Gibson discuss the potential impact of the Supreme Court ruling in Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew.
- MFMac: Employment Law
New ICO guidance on monitoring at work
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.
- MFMac: Employment Law
New right to request a predictable working pattern
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Can lie detector results be used as evidence in an Employment Tribunal?
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
Employment tribunal award statistics - what do they tell us?
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…
MFMac: Employment LawHR Horror Story
A story for Halloween that would keep most HR practitioners awake at night, this bumper award for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal demonstrates how…
MFMac: Employment LawDiscrimination claims brought by employee following her refusal to wear a bracelet at a festival
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…
MFMac: Employment LawManaging conflict in the workplace - what can employers do when employees just don't get on with one another?
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…
MFMac: Employment LawUK Government promises no watering down of equal pay protection due to Brexit
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…
MFMac: Employment LawEmployer discriminated by not phoning disabled job applicant
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…
MFMac: Employment LawManaging sickness absence
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…
MFMac: Employment LawCorporate Clarity: An interview with James Withers, Owner, JR Withers Advisory
In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Corporate Partner Andrew Walker chats with James Withers on a range of current issues and opportunities…
MFMac: Employment LawCan the variation of an employee's terms amount to a dismissal?
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…
MFMac: Employment LawPaternity leave to become more flexible
In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss proposed changes to the statutory paternity leave regime.
MFMac: Employment LawTaking Care of Working Carers
Lindsey Cartwright discusses with David Hossack the new employment rights for carers that are on the horizon.
MFMac: Employment LawNew developments in alternative dispute resolution for employment claims
Andrew Gibson and David Hossack discuss the recent Presidential Guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution in England and Wales which has seen the introduction…
MFMac: Employment LawBurnout in the workplace
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…
MFMac: Employment LawThe Future of Employment Law - What could the next UK General Election mean for the workplace?
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…
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HVS Unplugged: In Conversation with Jawad Khursheed
In this podcast, Amina Amin, Solicitor, speaks to Jawad Khursheed, CEO of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), about the future of clean energy. During this…
MFMac: Employment LawSponsor compliance obligations and hybrid working
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…
MFMac: Employment LawNational Minimum Wage: why are big brands being named and shamed?
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…
MFMac: Employment LawRisks for employers in heat of the moment resignations
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…
- MFMac: Employment Law
The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 – 25 Years On
2023 marks 25 years since the coming into force of The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. In this podcast, Neil Kelly, Partner, and Tony…
MFMac: Employment LawUnilateral changes to employment contracts: risks employers can face
There can be significant risks when employers change terms and conditions without employee consent. In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss…
MFMac: Employment LawAnother EAT case looking at the question of refusing to attend work during the covid pandemic.
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…
MFMac: Employment LawClawback: Recovering visa costs
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…
MFMac: Employment LawACAS Guidance: Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health
In order to support both employers and employees, ACAS has recently published guidance on making reasonable adjustments, specifically in circumstances where…
MFMac: Employment LawWorkplaces seeing record levels of long-term absence
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…
MFMac: Employment LawCorporate Clarity: An interview with Ben Walker, Principal at Carlyle
In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner chats to Ben Walker from Carlyle about the challenges of recruiting and…
MFMac: Employment LawRestricting the Restrictions - what is the future for employee non-compete clauses?
As the Government announce their intention to legislate to restrict the duration of post-employment non-compete clauses, Lindsey Cartwright and David Hossack…