Matt Huggett of Carbon Law Partners and Brightstar HR provides regular news and updates on all things employment law and HR in the UK. In an engaging and natural style he will chat you through the latest changes in employment law and give you practical guidance about the impact that these changes will make your approach to the management of your people. Contact Matt at: [email protected] or www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhuggett/
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"The Employee Handbook - An HR Podcast", hosted by attorneys Arta Wildeboer and Ryan Ellis, offers expert insights into human resources issues and their legal implications, providing valuable guidance for navigating the complex intersection of HR practices and employment law. This informative series is essential for HR professionals and business managers seeking to understand and prevent legal challenges in the workplace.
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Trouble at the Old Axe Factory or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zoloft
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1:02:13Send us a text Ever wondered how to navigate the maze of employer responsibilities and employee rights, especially when it comes to mental health and work injuries? This episode promises to unravel the complexities with a blend of humor and practical advice. We illustrate the crucial concepts of actual and constructive notice in workplace injuries.…
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Uh, It's Called the 1st Amendment. It's in the Bible, Look it Up.
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43:37Send us a text In a new segment designed to bring our audiences closer to our inner children, we ponder what life would be like if we'd taken a wildly different career path. That's exactly where Ryan and I start off our second season. Ryan makes an odd turn by making a play to become a member of the village people, while Arta looks to corner the ma…
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My Neck, My Back, My Rights Under Attack: Fighting Disability Discrimination
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1:04:17Send us a text Navigating the labyrinth of disability accommodations and avoiding the snares of discrimination in the workplace can be as complex as a game of legal chess. With us, Arta Wildeboer or and Ryan Ellis, your guides through California's intricate employment law landscape, you're in for an enlightening strategy session. We dissect the spe…
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I'm Sorry, but We Only Promote People Who Play Magic: The Gathering
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1:08:00Send us a text This week we delve into a topic that is a common gripe for many employees - Supervisors playing favorites. The perception that the boss has a favorite among the employees can cause a lot of interpersonal tension in the workplace, but it is illegal for the boss to have a bff among the staff? Our favoritism discussion centers around an…
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Ok, Hear Me Out. It's Like Tinder...but for finding a Lawyer
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1:06:00Send us a text Here is the description of the episode that Chat GPT came up with when I asked it to read the transcript: Dive into the dynamic world of human resources and employment law with a compelling podcast for HR professionals, legal advisors, and business leaders. In this insightful episode, hosts Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer, seasoned exp…
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Let's Talk About SEX....ual Harassment in the Workplace
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1:19:24Send us a text Embark on a journey through the complex world of workplace sexual harassment with attorneys Ryan Ellis and Arta Wildeboer as our guides. Today's episode tackles a real-life scenario straight from Reddit, revealing the murky waters employees and HR departments must navigate when allegations arise. Delve into the legal definitions and …
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You're Fired! Please Don't Beat Me Up
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1:14:27Send us a text Prepare to steer through California's legal maelstrom with us, Arta Wildebore and Ryan Ellis, as we dissect the seismic shifts in employment law hitting in 2024. This episode promises a dual-perspective deep-dive into the intricacies of arbitration enforcement laws. Businesses are under the microscope, and we're here to guide HR prof…
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Discrimination Series Pt2: Gender identity discrimination and gender critical beliefs
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30:55This episode is not intended to provide legal advice. Rather, it is intended to provide general guidance on the topic discussed. If you would like us to advise you on a particular issue then please get in touch with us at [email protected] If you are an employer, we offer fixed price arrangements for support and advice. So if yo…
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Send us a text In episode 2, we delve deeper into the evolving and increasingly complex role of HR, as it has transformed into an entity responsible for a wide range of tasks that it shouldn't be doing. HR has taken on quasi-legal responsibilities, such as managing vendor contracts and handling employment law matters. We examine the challenges and …
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Send us a text In our inaugural episode, Ryan and Arta delve into their viewpoints regarding the optimal duties of HR within a company. They take a critical look at the common issues faced by many organizations in precisely delineating these roles. Additionally, they explore the concept of "HR is not your friend," shedding light on the increasing s…
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Discrimination Series Pt1: Duty to prevent sexual harassment
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26:39The first of a series of podcasts where we look forward to 2024 and the key legislative changes that are already confirmed as happening, a look at others that could happen in 2024 or in the future. We will also look at the key cases that are coming in 2024 that could make important changes or provide important clarification on key areas of employme…
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Fire and Rehire - new Draft Code of Practice
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26:01There has been much discussion over the use of 'fire and re-hire' by employers over recent months and years. Unions have sought (and obtained) injunctions to prevent employers dismissing and re-engaging (Tesco) and there have been other campaigns by trade unions about the threat that such practices have to the terms and conditions of employees (Bri…
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Flexible Working: Future changes to the law
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31:52In this episode we discuss the developments in employer practice relating to flexible working plus the recent government consultations and the newly proposed Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2022-2023. This episode is not intended to provide legal advice. Rather, it is intended to provide general guidance on the topic discussed. If you …
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Sexual Harassment: Will new legislation require a more proactive approach by employers?
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30:22A Private Members Bill is currently working its way through Parliament that could require all employers to take proactive steps to eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. The Bill (the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Bill) will require (if passed) employers to take all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. This is …
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Will there be a "right to disconnect from work"?
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20:24This episode looks at the campaign by the Right to Disconnect UK to provide employees in the UK with the right to disconnect from work when outside of their normal working hours. We look at the legislative changes that the campaign is proposing as well as the current rights given to employees in France, Italy and the Philippines. The Irish governme…
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Is reform of harassment law on the way?
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27:24Back in 2019 the government published a consultation on sexual harassment in the workplace, largely in response to the #metoo movement and widespread criticism of the current level of protection for employees and workers in the workplace. Now, some 2 years later the government has finally published its response to this consultation. This podcast lo…
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Gender identity discrimination (Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover)
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36:37The focus of this episode is on the recent decision in the Employment Tribunal in the case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover. We look at whether the Claimant is effectively protected from discrimination because she identified as gender fluid by section 7 of the Equality Act 2010 which requires an individual to be "undergoing a process" of gender reassi…
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This episode provides a summary of the EU Settlement Scheme and the new points based immigration scheme. We also provide an update on the latest changes to Immigration following publication by the Home Office on the 4 March 2021 of a "Statement of Changes". The changes made include the introduction of a new graduate route, a global talent scheme an…
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How can employers support victims of domestic abuse?
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31:04This episode looks at the recent publication of a government report and open letter to employers calling on them to provide greater support to victims of domestic abuse in the workplace. This comes shortly after recent guidance has been published by the CIPD and EHRC and also as the Domestic Abuse Bill 2019-2021 progresses through Parliament. What …
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Can employers force employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine?
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23:13This episode looks at the specific issue of whether employers can force their employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine. We assess and explain the discrimination and unfair dismissal risks. This episode is not intended to provide legal advice. Rather, it is intended to provide general guidance on the topic discussed. If you would like us to advise you…
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Welcome to the first episode of Matt's Employment Law and HR Update. This episode provides and update on: Updated furlough guidance as at 5 January 2021 Consultation on proposed major reform of post-termination restrictive covenants ICO guidance on Brexit and recruitment algorithms Latest gender pay guidance and statistics The 'cost-plus' rule in d…
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