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The Employment Law & HR Podcast

The Employment Law & HR Podcast

Alison Colley, Solicitor from Real Employment Law Advice 100 Episodes Jun 8, 2026

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.

Episodes

AI increasing disgruntled employees? Jun 8, 2026 15:58 In this episode 266 of the podcast I am covering a topic that has been much discussed among the Real Employment Law Advice team and which is causing increased stress and time for employers and managers, the use of AI by disgruntled employees. We are seeing a significant increase in AI being used by employees to draft grievances, prepare complaints, challenge decisions and fuel their desire to purs
Reasonable Adjustments for ADHD May 12, 2026 20:43 Employment Tribunal awards compensation for an employers failure to make adjustments in the probation period In this episode 265 of the podcast I am covering a recent case decided by the Employment Tribunal where an employee was awarded compensation after the employer failed to make reasonable adjustments in the probation period. The case of Ms  Khorram v Capgemini emphasises the importance of eff
Effective Management of Probation Periods Apr 27, 2026 23:35 This is going to be critical for all new employees from the 1st July 2026 In this episode 264 of the podcast I am covering the critical change to how managers and employers deal with probation periods for any new starters from the 1st July 2026. The qualifying period for unfair dismissal is going to be the shortest period it has ever been from the 1st January 2027 and this means employers need to
Managing Sickness Absence Apr 13, 2026 22:25 Top Tips for Managers In this episode 263 of the podcast I bring you my top tips for managing sickness absence. In light of the recent change to statutory sick pay and the requirement to pay employees from day 1 of their absence these practical tips for really managing sickness absence with employees are going to be even more critical. Managing employees who are absent can be difficult and in this
Employment Contracts: What should be included? Mar 30, 2026 24:45 Legal requirements, best practice & changes needed In this episode 262 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a rundown and reminder about employment contract terms and section 1 statements and the importance of getting it right. In this episode we cover: The difference between a contract and a section 1 statement. Why it is important for both employer and employee to issue a written s
Statutory Sick Pay payable from first day of absence Mar 16, 2026 24:44 In this episode 261 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you all the details about the changes with the rules about payment of statutory sick pay which come into effect from the 6th April 2026. In this episode we cover: The current rules about the payment for employees who are off sick. The cost to employers of statutory sick pay (SSP). Why many employers will be unaware of the change an
Employers liability for Third Party Harassment Mar 2, 2026 24:17 In this episode 260 of the employment law and HR podcast, I bring you a run down of the new law coming in October 2026 which provides a legal duty on employers to prevent harassment of employees by third parties and provides for employer liability for the actions of third parties towards their employees. In this episode we cover: The background to third party harassment law including the case tha
Changes to Employment Law from April 2026 Feb 16, 2026 16:04 In this episode 259 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this episode I am covering the key changes taking place from April 2026. In this episode we cover: Changes to Paternity Leave Paternity Leave will become a day 1 right for all employees Statutory paternity pay will still have the quali
Changes to Unfair Dismissal Rights & Claims: January 2027 Feb 2, 2026 24:21 In this episode 258 of the employment law and HR podcast, we delve into some of the detail of the forthcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. In this episode I am covering the key changes in regards to unfair dismissal including an analysis of the impact and the practical steps employers need to take.     In this episode we cover:     Changes to the rules on who can claim unfair dis
The Employment Rights Bill: An update Dec 15, 2025 26:25 What is the status of the changes under the new law?   In this episode 257 of the employment law and HR podcast, as we reach the end of the year and the last podcast for 2025 I cover an update on the status of the Employment Rights Bill, the changes and what has been happening to delay the new law.   In this episode we cover:   The latest issue causing contention and subsequently delays in the pa
Settlement Discussions, and Without Prejudice offers: a way to resolve difficult issues Dec 2, 2025 30:22 An effective tool to resolve disputes In this episode 256 of the employment law and HR podcast I cover an overview of Settlement Discussions and how you can use them to resolve difficult situations in the workplace.   In this episode we cover: When settlement discussions can be used The difference between 'without prejudice' conversations and 'protected conversations' How to safely make an offer
Harsh Words, Harsh Consequences: What Employers Can Learn from an Unfair Dismissal Case Nov 17, 2025 14:41 In this episode 255 of the employment law and HR podcast I cover an employment tribunal decision where an employee who called their manager a derogatory name was found to have been unfairly dismissed. Although the language used was clearly inappropriate, the tribunal decided that dismissal was too severe a response. This episode unpacks why and what lessons both employers and employees can take fr

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