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All in a Day’s Work Immigration Update – Skilled Worker Visa Changes

In this episode Usof and Alex are discussing the skilled worker visa changes which came into force on 22 July…
12 months ago
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Non-Compete Clauses: Government Reform Plans Back in Focus

In May 2023, the previous Government announced a significant proposal to reform the use of non-compete clauses in employment contracts….
1 year ago
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Coldplay Affair – What if it happened in the UK?

The recent resignation of Andy Byron, CEO of Astronomer, has ignited global debate around workplace relationships, leadership accountability and the…
1 year ago
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Is it discrimination to call a neurodiverse employee a ‘weirdo’?

In the recent Tribunal case of Nicholas James v The Venture (Wrexham) Ltd the Claimant brought claims against his employer…
1 year ago
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ACAS Early Conciliation Clarity: Our Employment Team Secures Client Victory on Tribunal Time Limits 

Darren Smith and Hannah King from Herrington Carmichael’s Employment Team have successfully acted for the Respondent in the recent Employment…
1 year ago
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All in a Day’s Work – TUPE Transfers in Corporate Transactions

In this episode, Alex Harper and Hannah King dive into the key employment issues that arise during corporate transactions in…
1 year ago
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Criticising an Employee’s Work as “Messy” is not Harassment, Tribunal Finds

A recent Employment Tribunal decision has provided clarity on the distinction between legitimate performance management and harassment or disability discrimination….
1 year ago
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Mugged Off! How a missing cup brewed up a Tribunal claim…

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago
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Apprentice with ADHD loses unfair dismissal and disability discrimination claim after threatening colleague who ‘poked holes in his sandwiches’

A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the importance of maintaining employee safety and professional conduct in the workplace, even where…
1 year ago
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All in a Day’s Work: Maternity, Paternity Leave and SPL

In this episode, Cassie Blackledge and Alex Harper will be discussing employment rights of parents and parents to be. They…
1 year ago
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How employers can respond to the concerns of LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace

As Pride Month unfolds this June, now is a crucial opportunity for employers to visibly demonstrate their commitment to supporting…
1 year ago
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Huffing, Puffing…and Heading to Tribunal?

In the recent Employment Tribunal decision in Mr R Watson v Roke Manor Research, it was held that sighing and…
1 year ago