Employment Law Nowcast

E14: the one about immigration changes

Podcast host and Employment lawyer Keith Williams is joined by immigration specialist Sherry Fitzgerald of SAR London. Keith and Sherry explore important proposed changes to right to work checks and the Skilled Worker route. Visit sar-london.com if you require help with anything mentioned in the podcast.

E13: The one about the biggest changes ever (!?)

Join our employment law experts Micheala Drazek, John Macaulay and Keith Williams as they discuss key provisions in the new Employment Rights Bill which presents some of the most significant legislative reforms in decades, if not ever. 

E12: the one about neurodiversity in the workplace - a positive approach

Ever wondered if your organisation appropriately accommodates neurodiversity in the workplace?   
 
Join John Macaulay in the next episode of our podcast as he discusses this important topic and, in particular, how employers can adopt a positive approach to neurodiversity.       
 
John considers the benefits of accommodating neurodiverse employees, and some practical examples of reasonable adjustments that could be considered. 

E11: the one with the case law quiz - part two

 Join Keith Williams in the next episode of our podcast as he hosts part two of our quiz covering the latest significant case law decisions.   
 
The cases include when an employer has knowledge of disability, who makes the decision when dismissing and how the ‘without prejudice’ rule interacts with grievances. 
 

E10: the one with the case law quiz - part 1

Join Keith Williams in the next episode of our podcast as he hosts a quiz covering the latest significant case law decisions.   
 
The cases include changing terms and conditions of employment, whether future claims are covered in settlement agreements and (no employment law quiz would be complete without it) - holiday pay. 
 

E09: the one about holiday pay

Join podcast host Micheala Drazek as she discusses the ever-changing world of holiday pay with John Macaulay and Keith Williams.  In particular, they consider the new definitions of ‘part year’ and ‘irregular hours’ workers.

E08: the one about Christmas parties

Join Micheala Drazek, Keith Williams and John Macaulay in a special festive episode of the Employment Law Nowcast. 
With the festive season now well underway, they discuss potential issues that might arise at the Christmas party, and how to avoid them.  
They answer common questions including - is the Christmas afterparty classed as work?  What happens if someone is injured or offended during the event?  And is drinking at work ever acceptable?

E07: the one about the return to office working

Join Micheala Drazek, Keith Williams and John Macaulay in the next episode of our podcast as they consider the risks surrounding getting people back to the office.
They discuss tactics and tricks that employers could consider deploying to entice people into the office, and away from working from home in their slippers/loungewear/pyjamas (plus other inappropriate workwear not listed here).
 

E06: The one about the death of hybrid working

Podcast host and Employment solicitor Micheala Drazek is joined by Employment Partners John Macaulay and Keith Williams to discuss a topic guaranteed to generate debate among employers and employees.  Have we seen the death of hybrid working?

E03: The one about AI in the workplace

Podcast host and Employment solicitor Micheala Drazek is joined by Employment Partners John Macaulay and Keith Williams to discuss AI, but this time, in the workplace.  They discuss artificial hallucination and why employers need an AI policy.