This latest episode of Employment Talk delves back into the upcoming Employment Rights Bill to focus on what it means for trade unions and industrial relations in the UK.

From union access rights and digital ballots to the evolving role of representation in the workplace, our hosts explore what's being repealed, what's being introduced, what's still up for debate, and the challenges employers and those working in HR are likely to face.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts unpack the government’s proposed ban on NDAs in workplace harassment and discrimination cases. What is an NDA in the context of employment law? What exactly is changing? And will this empower victims or make it harder to settle claims? Listen as we answer those questions.

In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts delve into the government’s proposal to reintroduce employer liability for third-party harassment in the workplace. With headlines warning of a so-called “banter ban,” Jo and Elaine cut through the noise to explain what the new legal duties actually mean for employers.

They explore the background to third-party harassment laws, look at what the proposed changes to the Equality Act involve, and outline how employers can prepare, especially in high-risk sectors like hospitality and retail.