Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.
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All About Employment Law in Ireland. Terry Gorry & Co. Solicitors.The Man to See™
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From courtroom dramas to miscarriages of justice, to how the law affects you — and so much more. The Law Report is your accessible guide to the big legal stories unfolding in Australia and across the world.
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The team from Car Dealer talk about the latest news and interviews in this regular podcast, sponsored by Carwow.
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Terry Gorry, Irish solicitor, podcasts about all aspects of Irish law, property, small business and investing.
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Do you want to keep up-to-date with the latest employment law news? Tune in to our fortnightly employment podcast where our experts will help you keep your finger on the pulse.
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Back in late 2021, we decided that instead of chatting to each other about the challenges and triumphs of people management in small businesses, we should invite you to join the conversation. And the Work Wonders podcast was born! Managing people is serious business. We bring you all the latest, practical advice without the pain. The podcast is brought to you by Aster HR https://www.asterhr.com.au/ and your hosts are Angela Gauci and Susan Rochester
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An update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise. An easy to listen to legal and practical update.
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Have you received a settlement agreement? Freephone: 0800 061 4816 Email: geoffrey@settlementsolicitor.uk Geoffrey Caesar is a solicitor of England and Wales who has specialised in settlement agreements for over twenty years. In this podcast, he discusses every conceivable aspect of settlement agreements in detail. Tune in to stay informed and empowered.
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Workers are routinely fired because of their LGBT identity from religious workplaces—often Catholic schools—and learn they are not protected by anti-discrimination employment laws. Dismissed with Prejudice shares their stories through intimate interviews, exploring the real human toll such terminations take on these individuals and their communities, and analyzes how religious employers hide behind bad theology and unfair laws to avoid accountability. These are stories of resilient and whole ...
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Come connect and listen in from anywhere anytime. Get industry insights, interviews with industry leaders, market recruitment trends, and top tips for getting hired in the legal industry. Insider CV tips, HR tips, staying motivated, let us know what content you want to hear. Every week new content is added, and manage your career successfully. Welcome to our podcast!
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Welcome to The Lawdown, CM Murray LLP's regular podcast bringing you the legal news highlights, particularly those relating to employment, discrimination and partnership law and the UK courts. More information on the issues discussed and knowledge on a wide range of topics can be found at our website - https://www.cm-murray.com/ or please contact info@cm-murray.com for more information or to send us a story you would like us to talk about.
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Employer's policy of no written reference contributed to €42,000 unfair dismissal claim EP#513
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Episode 18: Unfair Dismissal and Probation
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In Episode 18 of Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor, host Geoffrey Caesar dives into the critical differences between probation periods and the two-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights, clarifying a widespread misconception around these terms. With Labour’s new Employment Rights Bill stirring debate, many are confusing the two-year q…
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Ep. 51- Employment Rights Bill and “day one” unfair dismissal rights
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Fiona Longden and Charles Pigott explore the measures in the Employment Rights Bill 2024 which will remove the current two year qualifying period for unfair dismissal rights, and introduce a new light touch regime for dismissals during a statutory probationary period.Av Mills & Reeve
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Unfair dismissal: From medical marijuana to outsourced workers
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Two unfair dismissal cases highlight a changing workplace. A Philippines based legal assistant has just won the right to bring an unfair dismissal case against her former employer. And the case of the stevedore with a medicinal cannabis prescription.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Employment Bill – Unfair Dismissal
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The Labour government presented their much-anticipated Employment Bill on Thursday 10 October, bringing lots of changes in the future of employment law. In particularly, unfair dismissal. Our experts, Elaine Huttley and Joanna Moseley, explore the details from when employees can bring an unfair dismissal claim, length of probationary periods, when …
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How can a judge applying the law be an example of corruption? EP#522
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Lookers job losses, Jaguar's 'Firebreak', and Martin Lewis's ominous predictions for car finance – with Martin McGuire, episode 184
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Lookers set to cut more jobs as staff criticise ‘appalling business’ since Canadian takeover Are job losses on the way at Group 1 Automotive? Insider says car dealer is ‘knee deep’ in cuts ‘Firebreak’ – Jaguar says pulling new cars from sale was ‘strategic decision’ not a mistake Martin Lewis says car finance scandal could double in size as FCA ext…
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Conor McGregor's co defendant, James Lawrence, denies being a "patsy" or fall guy | Video #4 EP#521
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Conor McGregor gives evidence in a packed High Court | Video #3 EP#520
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The Conor McGregor Trial-medical evidence and severe post traumatic distress disorder-Video #2 EP#519
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Episode 22: Am I Entitled To Pay In Lieu Of Notice If I Am On Sick Leave?
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In this episode of Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor, Geoffrey Caesar explores the ins and outs of Payment in Lieu of Notice (PILON) when an employee is on long-term sick leave. A common question arises: if an employee is unfit to work due to illness, should PILON still reflect their full contractual salary, or should it be based on a reduced sic…
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Could re-election end Trump's legal woes? And compensating invasions of privacy
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What does Donald Trump's election victory mean for his legal problems? And the case of a daughter who sued her father for sharing their private conversations.Av Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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In this episode, I will be interviewing Jason Cooney, the founder and director of TSAKS Consulting. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack…
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Ep. 1 – Matthew LaBanca & Theatrical Ministry
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Matthew LaBanca is a triple-threat Broadway actor who was fired from his music jobs at a Catholic church and school after an informant notified the Diocese of Brooklyn that he had married his husband. In a rollicking yet utterly serious interview that spans childhood magic shows to a retreat for gay priests, Matthew and Matt discuss hypocrisy, the …
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Bar Council rejects attempt by barrister to resolve Simeon Burke apprenticeship impasse EP#518
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Redundancy Protection on Maternity Leave
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In this episode 235 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Hunter V Carnival plc in which the Appeal Tribunal considered the protection provided by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999. In this episode we cover: The protection provided to women on matern…
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How Hybrid and Remote Work Models are changing Engagement and Retention Strategies
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Send us a text In this episode we discuss a topic that’s more relevant than ever—how hybrid and remote work models are reshaping engagement and retention strategies. With more companies embracing flexible work models, it’s crucial to understand how these changes are impacting employee engagement and how we can retain top talent in a virtual or hybr…
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Let's talk about the Conor McGregor alleged rape trial in the High Court EP#517
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Health and safety complaint leads to €45,000 payout to Killarney receptionist EP#516
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Marshall profits plummet, Tesla's self-service test drives, and Auto Trader introduces AI dealer tools - with Nathan Cumiskey, episode 183
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Jaguar stops selling new cars in the UK as brand readies rebirth in 2026 Auto Trader looks to ‘revolutionise automotive retailing’ with new AI platform for car dealers Auto Trader Group sees boost in revenue and profits despite Autorama losses Tesla’s self-service test drives could remove the need for dealers in future Marshall Motor Group sees pro…
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Leading criminal defence solicitor, Cahir O'Higgins, accused of theft and other offences EP#515
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Episode 21: US Election Special - Trump’s 2024 Victory - Implications for Workplace Culture and the Role of Settlement Agreements in the UK
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On Monday, 20th January 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as president of the US, again. The outcome of the US presidential election has sparked strong reactions internationally, including here in the UK. Trump’s controversial legacy includes numerous allegations of sexual harassment, raising questions about workplace culture, power dynamics, and…
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Episode 20: New Sexual Harassment Uplifts and Why They Matter for Settlement Agreements
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In Episode 20 of Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor, host Geoffrey Caesar explores a pivotal change in employment law with the recent introduction of compensation uplifts in workplace sexual harassment cases. As of October 26, 2024, employment tribunals can impose up to a 25% uplift in compensation where employers fail to prevent sexual harassment…
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Brendan Mullin, former rugby international, convicted of theft of hundreds of thousands of euros EP#514
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Episode 19: Labour's Autumn Budget 2024 – What Are The Implications for Settlement Agreements?
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Your Settlement Agreement Solicitor, Geoffrey Caesar, breaks down Labour’s Autumn Budget 2024 and its potential impact on settlement agreements and employment law. The episode explores key updates, including increased funding for workplace dispute resolution, stricter redundancy consultation requirements, and higher penalties for non-compliance wit…
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The dilemmas of parole board decision making
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S9E04 - Menopause and Disability Discrimination
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In this episode, you'll learn about: Whether menopause meets the legal definition of disability Key cases in this area My top tips This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSH…
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Roderic O'Gorman allegedly assaulted whilst canvassing door to door EP#512
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Building a Culture of Recognition and the impact on engagement
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Send us a text In today's episode we’re exploring a crucial aspect of workplace culture—building a culture of recognition. Recognition is more than just a pat on the back—it’s a key driver of employee satisfaction and engagement. Whether you’re a leader, an HR professional, or someone passionate about creating a positive workplace, this episode is …
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Workplace disciplinaries-a serious risk for the small employer EP#511
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What does the budget mean for car dealers, a week of car finance chaos, and Lookers results show £1.8m loss – with Sarah Whalley and Ian McMahon, episode 182
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FCA needs to answer serious questions over car finance Court of Appeal decision ‘Chaos’: Car finance grinding to a halt in wake of Court of Appeal decision – but what happens next? Has the government quietly reinstated the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban? Lookers crashes to £1.8m loss as delayed accounts reveal impact of Global Auto Holdings takeove…
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Crown Paints injunction application-legal documents awash with conspiracy theories EP#510
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Learn what Dismissed with Prejudice is all about from your host Matt Tedeschi.Av Dismissed with Prejudice
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The risks of buying property with a tenant on “terms unknown” at an online auction EP#509
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S9E03 - Shareholder Disputes: Golden Rules
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In this episode, I'll be discussing shareholder disputes with Robin Somerville. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Harassment Pack - https://danielbar…
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Making a sourdough loaf, October 2024 | Terry Gorry Vlog EP#508
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Guest Interview: Dr Belinda Chapman, Co-Founder of Quantal Bioscience
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Send us a text It’s interview time again! In this episode, we spoke with Dr Belinda Chapman, Co-Founder and CEO of Quantal Bioscience and it was a great discussion. Quantal Bioscience is a private research laboratory focussed on doing good big things with tiny microbes, across the food, agriculture and education sectors. Belinda herself has more th…
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Attention small business owners: it's not about you EP #507
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Blood test showing 4 times legal limit in drink driving case ruled inadmissible-case dismissed EP#506
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Volkswagen Finance fined by FCA, ZEV mandate dubbed 'political suicide', and MG top of Auto Trader's charts – with Bex Kennett, episode 181
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ZEV mandate dubbed ‘political suicide’ in House of Lords debate on electric vehicles SMMT repeats calls for incentives on new EVs as UK manufacturing slumps by over 20% MG is hottest EV brand on Auto Trader in October as carmakers slash prices of new cars Volkswagen Finance fined £5.4m after FCA rules it failed to treat vulnerable customers fairly …
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2 invaluable skills I brought from retailing to my solicitor's practice EP #505
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3 things that will determine your success EP#504
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S9E02A - Bonus episode - interview on Sexual Harassment at Work with Claire Armstrong
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In this bonus episode, I interview Claire Armstrong from the Equality and Human Rights Commission (https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/) about the ECHR's updated technical guidance on sexual harassment at work. Clare is a solicitor in the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s Litigation and Advisory team. She was the lead drafter for the Commissio…
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