Substantive delays in the Employment Tribunal & the impact this has on employers and employees
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 249 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts on the substantive delays in the employment tribunal process which are hindering access to justice for employees and increasing costs and stress for employers and employees. In this episode I cover: My own and my colleagues first hand experience of the delays in the employment tribunal. A summary of the latest employment tribunal statistics published detailing the number of cases that have been submitted and the number of cases that are currently in the system. Some real life cases where judgements have been issued and published...
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Understanding Annual Leave Entitlement & Holiday Pay: A Guide for Employers and HR Managers
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 248 of the podcast I bring you a reminder and refresher about the way in which you calculate holiday entitlement and pay. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: Why it is important to calculate leave entitlement and pay separately. How to calculate annual leave entitlement for a regular employee with guaranteed or set hours. How to calculate annual leave entitlement for an irregular hours, zero hour or part year worker. What you need to consider when calculating holiday pay for all employees. When you can pay the standard or...
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Neonatal Care Leave and Pay – What You Need to Know
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 247 of the podcast I explore the new law concerning neonatal care leave and pay – a new statutory right designed to support parents whose babies require neonatal care after birth. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: What neonatal care leave is and who will be eligible How the statutory leave and pay will work in practice The qualifying conditions for employees The likely impact on employers and pay requirements Practical steps to prepare for the new legislation Whether you’re an employer, HR advisor, or employee...
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Transfer of Undertakings: Frequently Asked Questions
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 246 of the podcast I bring you the final episode in this mini series all about TUPE, and today we cover the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about all things TUPE. This is episode 5 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover the following questions Can you change employee terms so that they are the same as your existing employees? When can you make changes to employee contracts? Can you make changes to terms if a couple of years have passed? What happens to employee holiday entitlement when they transfer?...
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Transfer of Undertakings: The duty to inform and consult with employees
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
The Employers obligation to provide information to employees In this episode 245 of the podcast I bring you the details of the obligations for transferee employers to provide information to the transferor about employees, and the obligations to inform employees and in certain circumstances to consult with employees before they transfer. This is episode 4 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The requirement to provide employee liability information for the incoming employer. When you may have to provide employee...
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Transfer of Undertakings: Automatic Unfair Dismissal
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 244 of the podcast I bring you the details of the enhanced protection from dismissal that applies to certain employees under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 3 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The additional protection from unfair dismissal as a result of a transfer. When the automatic unfair dismissal right applies. The required length of service to bring a claim for automatic unfair TUPE dismissal. The defence to a claim for automatic unfair dismissal under TUPE....
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Transfer of Undertakings: Employee Rights under TUPE
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 243 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key employee rights under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 2 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The automatic transfer of employment principle. How to determine which employees fall into the organised grouping that transfer. Employee right to object to the transfer. What happens when an employee objects to the transfer. What happens to employee continuous service on transfer. How to deal with employee terms and...
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Transfer of Undertakings: Introduction to TUPE
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 242 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law on the transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations, also known as TUPE. This is episode 1 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What TUPE is. The background to the legislation. The purpose and effect of TUPE regulations. When TUPE will apply. What a Business Transfer is and how to identify if TUPE applies. What a Service Provision change is and how to identify when TUPE will apply to a Service Provision Change. Sexual...
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How do you deal with 'toxic' employees?
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
Dealing with toxic or negative employees can be time consuming and tricky. In this episode 241 of the podcast I discuss what it is like to have toxic or negative employees on your team. Those employees who bring everyone down, and in some cases relish making life difficult for their manager, supervisor or employer, are very tricky to deal with and require really strong management and proactive management even when it is difficult. In this episode of the podcast we cover: How to identify those toxic employees. What you do with employees who are constantly negative. The impact these...
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Can you get your costs back if you win in the Employment Tribunal?
The Employment Law & HR Podcast
In this episode 240 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of when you may be able to recover your costs if you are successful in making a claim or defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What you need to know to avoid having a costs order made against you. When you may be at risk of having to pay the other party’s costs. When a costs award may be made What the Employment Tribunal will consider when they are deciding whether to make a costs award. If costs can be awarded against someone who does not have a legal representative. If costs will be...
info_outlineIn this episode 237 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Steve Phillip founder of The Jordan Legacy an organisation founded following his life-changing experience after the death of his son Jordan.
In this episode of the podcast we cover:
- What employers need to be aware of with regards to suicide.
- Tips on how to manage conversations about suicide.
- Why every employer has a role to play in preventing suicide.
- Resources that all employers can access.
- Managing employee wellbeing and mental health generally.
Resources
Zero Suicide Alliance 20-minute free video training resource: https://www.zerosuicidealliance.com/training
The Hub of Hope – postcode search for local help and support: https://hubofhope.co.uk/
The Jordan Legacy website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/
The Jordan Legacy Help & Resources website page: https://thejordanlegacy.com/help-resources/
Steve Phillip
Steve Phillip was a successful leadership & sales coach and corporate speaker, heading towards semi-retirement, when, in December 2019, he received a call that would change his life forever; his 34 year old son, Jordan, had taken his own life.
Within 12 months of this life-changing experience, Steve established The Jordan Legacy CIC to provide hope to people who are feeling suicidal, by engaging all those who share his ambition prevent all preventable suicides’.
With a following of more than 60,000 people on LinkedIn, Steve delivers impactful and inspiring talks and interviews, using his own lived experience and insight to help others spot the signs that someone might be struggling with their mental health and how to provide support to those who are feeling suicidal.
Steve delivers talks and interviews on the topic of suicide awareness and prevention to corporate organisations, charities, education centres, the Police, the Military and other organisations and community groups throughout the UK and overseas, including policy makers in various UK Government departments.
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Website: https://thejordanlegacy.com/
Jordan’s Space – The Jordan Legacy’s fortnightly radio show https://thejordanlegacy.com/jordans-space-on-yowah/
LinkedIn – (Steve’s profile): https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevephilliphope/
LinkedIn – The Jordan Legacy Company page https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jordan-legacy-foundation/
Instagram: @jordanlegacyUK https://www.instagram.com/jordanlegacyuk/
Twitter – The Jordan Legacy: @jordanlegacyUK https://twitter.com/jordanlegacyUK
Twitter – (Steve’s profile) @hopestevep https://twitter.com/hopestevep
Facebook – (The Jordan Legacy) https://www.facebook.com/thejordanlegacycic/
Training for your Team
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