• Holiday pay rules: key changes employers can’t afford to ignore
    Apr 16 2026

    Holiday pay rules are changing – and getting them wrong can be costly.

    In this episode, our employment law experts unpack the latest reforms, explain what’s changed, and outline the risks employers can’t afford to ignore. We cover record‑keeping, pay calculations, and what employers need to do now to stay compliant.

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    21 mins
  • April’s Employment Rights Act changes that you simply can’t ignore
    Mar 24 2026

    April’s Employment Rights Act changes are almost here.

    In this episode, our hosts explain day-one Statutory Sick Pay, sexual harassment disclosures under whistleblowing law, and what the Fair Work Agency could mean for employers.

    Listen now to get ahead of the changes you need to know about.

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    27 mins
  • Another important Employment Bill update and the latest HR issues
    Feb 19 2026

    We're back for 2026!

    In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts break down the biggest shake‑up to employment law in years, as the new Employment Rights Act finally comes into force.

    They explore what the shift to a six‑month qualifying period really means for employers, why probationary periods now matter more than ever, and the surprise removal of the cap on unfair dismissal compensation.

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    20 mins
  • How is AI really being used in the workplace? The use and misuse by employees
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode of Employment Talk, our hosts dive into the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence at work, exploring the real-life challenges employers face when staff use AI in sometimes problematic ways.

    From queries returning factually incorrect information to its impact on litigation claims and the risk of confidential data leaks, the episode uses practical examples and legal insights to bring HR professionals up to speed with this sweeping development.

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    33 mins
  • Neurodiversity in the workplace and the importance of getting it right
    Sep 30 2025

    According to our research, there’s been a 750% increase in ADHD-related employment claims since 2020. This latest episode of Employment Talk delves into a topic that’s increasingly important for employers and employees alike: neurodiversity in the workplace.

    Join our experts as they clarify what’s meant by “neurodiversity” in the workplace, consider the conditions that fall under the autistic umbrella, and discuss real-life examples that have ended up before tribunals.

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    36 mins
  • The Employment Rights Bill unpacked: what it means for trade unions and industrial action
    Aug 21 2025

    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.

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    23 mins
  • NDAs, harassment and the Employment Bill: what’s changing and why it matters
    Jul 17 2025

    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.

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    25 mins
  • Third-party harassment: is the government really going to impose a banter ban?
    Jun 26 2025

    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.

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    30 mins