Employment Law Matters
Employment Law Matters is a podcast presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. It is designed for HR professionals and employment lawyers who want to stay updated on practical employment law and HR issues. Each weekly episode covers tricky topics in bite-sized chunks, providing clear and actionable insights.
Episodes
272 Bogus self-employment, and Ramphal revisited
Getting Redundancy Right: https://danielbarnett.com/gettingredundancyrightHarassment Pack 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/harassmentConsultation document (PDF): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6acf51882de3184ccf8b80b5/employment-status-reform-and-protections-for-the-self-employed.pdfHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer summary: https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/employment/2026-posts/uk-empl
271 Getting Redundancy Right
Getting Redundancy Right - www.danielbarnett.com/gettingredundancyrightHR Inner Circle - www.hrinnercircle.co.uk🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESEmployment Rights Act update service -https://danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact/Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHR Polici
270 Burnham Takes Aim at Non-Competes
Getting Redundancy Right - www.danielbarnett.com/gettingredundancyrightHR Inner Circle - www.hrinnercircle.co.ukSI 2026/1065: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1065/madeDarren Newman - https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2026/10/09/tackling-bogus-self-employment/🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBE
269 Three Becomes Six
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassRight to join a union - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab39b77fe72ed1e2b02ef02/government-response-make-work-pay-duty-to-inform-workers-of-their-right-to-join-a-trade-union.pdfAcas flexible working consultation - https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/acas-consultations/code-of-practice-flexible-working-requests-2026🎁 FREE ST
268 Delay and Detail for the Duty to Inform
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassTimeline update - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act/plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act-timeline-updateDuty to inform consultation outcome - Full response PDF (27 pages): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab39b77fe72ed1e2
267 New Flexible Working Rules Finally Take Shape
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassFlexible working consultation response - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aa94e08086ce7c57b8184cb/flexible-working-consultation-response.pdfNSL v Bean - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aa950ad2f29b388848184ef/NSL_Ltd_v_Mr_Dean_Bean__2026__EAT_132.pdf🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www
266 Tribunals Can’t Cope
Employment Law MasterClass: www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassTribunal statistics: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2026/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2026Next Retail v Thandi: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a9add70f5b35599aec19258/1__Next_Retail_Ltd_2__Next_Distribution_Ltd_v_Miss_M_Thandi_and_others__2026__EAT_130
265 B&Q named and shamed - who’s next?
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassMinimum wage naming and shaming - NMW naming round 24 press release, DBIST and Fair Work Agency, 3 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/short-changing-staff-isnt-a-shortcut-to-success-nearly-660-employers-announced-as-failing-to-pay-the-minimum-wageKristensen v Portman Healthcare Ltd [2026] EAT 127 - https://assets.publish
264 January 2027 has already started
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassCode of Practice (Electronic and Workplace Balloting for Statutory Trade Union Ballots) Order 2026, SI 2026/880: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/880/madeElectronic and workplace balloting: code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practiceMake Work Pay: revised tippi
263 Gratuitous Consultation
MasterClass tour 2026: www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassRevised tipping code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-revised-tipping-code-of-practiceGOV.UK, Electronic and workplace balloting: code of practice (in force 25 August 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practice🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – w
262 Deadlines, Delivery Plans and Data Cars
It’s now just three weeks until the first Work in Progress session of my autumn MasterClass tour, in St Albans. Newcastle is completely sold out. Birmingham and Bristol sold out too, so we’ve secured bigger rooms in both venues, and even those are already over eighty percent full. Southampton and Edinburgh are filling up fast, and there’s still plenty of room in Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester. I’ve
261 The Biggest Rewrite Since 2009
Daniel returns from two weeks at sea to a double edition covering the biggest shake-up in workplace procedures for a generation: the draft new Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, the first full rewrite since 2009. Informal resolution, new letter requirements, a necessity test for suspension, and worker terminology throughout. Plus electronic balloting for union votes ar
260 The sword that kills you…
MasterClass booking: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassLewis Silkin, “What’s in the Employment Rights Act?” (21 July 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/07/21/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer, “UK: new consultations on enforcement of statutory holiday rights and workplace monitoring” (22 July 2026): https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/employment/2026-pos
259 When the harasser is your biggest client
MasterClass booking: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassTimeline document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act/plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act-timeline-updateSlaughter and May, Employment Bulletin July 2026: https://www.slaughterandmay.com/insights/new-insights/employment-bulletin-july-2026/Lewis Silkin, “Wha
258 The Countdown to 30 October…
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - https://www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass SI 2026/756, Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) (Required Information) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/contents/made (commencement confirmed at reg 1: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/regulation/1/made)SI 2026/758, Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits)
257 Holiday, Tipping, Time Limits & Legal Officers
Written Ministerial Statement HCWS158, “Implementing the Employment Rights Act: June 2026 Update”, 30 June 2026: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/106462/Pdf?subType=StandardConsultation: Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement (opened 30 June 2026, closes 22 September 2026): gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-holiday-pay-compliance-and-enforcementGovernment response:
256 Data, data everywhere
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/18/contentsICO guidance, How to deal with data protection complaints: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/how-to-deal-with-data-protection-complaints/Travers Smith, Get ready for the new data protection complaints handling rules: https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/get-ready-for-the-new-data-protectio
255 You didn’t know this about unfair dismissal
Tribunal Statistics Quarterly, January to March 2026 (MoJ, 11 June 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026Darren Newman, “Is the government serious about guaranteed hours?” (Range of Reasonable Responses, 2 June 2026): https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2026/06/02/is-the-government-
254 Zero Hours Consultation
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-05-12/national-disgrace-workers-taking-bosses-to-court-forced-to-wait-until-2030Personnel Today, “Employers respond to King’s Speech 2026” https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/kings-speech-employers-respond-cipd-cbi-commentary/REC response to the King’s Speech 2026 https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-a
253 The Protected Conversation Myth
Masterclass tour 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassHR Inner Circle: https://danielbarnett.com/hr-inner-circle/Misuse of NDAs consultation (closes 8 July 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-misuse-of-non-disclosure-agreements-ndasLewis Silkin, Government consults on collective redundancy thresholds: https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/02/27/government-con
252 Two weeks - no excuses
Daniel’s MasterClass Tour (Autumn 2026): www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassFair Work Agency contact page (helpline update, 22 May 2026): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-fair-work-agencyWork and Pensions Committee Disability at Work proposal — People Management, 22 May 2026: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1959113/employers-face-two-week-deadline-disabled-workers-adjustment-reques
251 Hello, 2030 tribunals
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-05-12/national-disgrace-workers-taking-bosses-to-court-forced-to-wait-until-2030Personnel Today, “Employers respond to King’s Speech 2026” https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/kings-speech-employers-respond-cipd-cbi-commentary/REC response to the King’s Speech 2026 https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-a
250 Not much happened this week
Lewis Silkin “How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 impact M&A?” https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/05/07/how-will-the-employment-rights-act-2025-impact-maLinklaters “New rules on the way for NDAs relating to discrimination and harassment” https://www.linklaters.com/insights/blogs/employmentlinks/2026/april/new-rules-on-the-way-for-ndas-relating-to-discrimination-and-harassment🎁 FREE
249 Detriments and stuff
🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESEmployment Rights Act update service -https://danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact/Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHR Policies - https://danielbarnett.com/policies/Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.co
248 Employment Tribunal Statistics
Tribunal User Group Meeting Minutes: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/tribunals/employment-tribunal/employment-tribunal-england-wales/national-user-group/Lewis Silkin, Employment Rights Act timeline: https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/04/15/employment-rights-act-timelineCollyer Bristow, Key Changes in Force from 6 April 2026: https://collyerbristow.com/shorter-reads/employme
247 Trade Union Access
Join Daniel Barnett’s Employment Rights Act Update Service www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactBackhouse Jones, “Trade Union Workplace Access Code consultation now open” (9 April 2026):https://backhousejones.co.uk/trade-union-workplace-access-code-consultation-now-open-have-your-say/Lewis Silkin, “What’s in the Employment Rights Act?” (updated March 2026):https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insigh
246 It’s this week…
Law firm articles:- Baker McKenzie, “United Kingdom: April 2026 Increases to Statutory Payments and New Rights”: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/04/united-kingdom-april-2026-increases-to-statutory-payments-and-new-rights- Bird & Bird, “UK Employment Rights Act 2025: What’s new from April 2026": https://www.twobirds.com/en/insights/2026/uk/uk-employment-rights-ac
245 Sneaky record-keeping for holiday pay
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Rights Act Service: https://www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactSI 2026/323 — ERA 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/323/contents/madeLewis Silkin ERA 2025 tracker (updated 24 March 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/03/24/whats-in-the-employment-right
244 Compensation Limits and Third Party Harassment
ERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactThis Week’s TopicsEmployment tribunal compensation limits increase – The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026 raises the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal from £118,223 to £123,543 and the weekly pay limit from £719 to £751, effective 6 April 20266 April 2026 changes countdown – Protective award doubling, day-o
243 ERA Revenue Toolkit
Key Links:ERA 2025 Revenue Toolkit: https://toolkit.danielbarnett.comERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactHR Inner Circle: www.hrinnercircle.co.ukGovernment sources:FWA Investigatory Powers SI debate (10 March 2026): https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/debate/2026-03-10/commons/general-committees/draft-employment-rights-act-2025-investigatory-powers-consequential-amendment
242 Statutory Sick Pay + Revenue Opportunities
Gender pay gap and menopause action plans announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-landmark-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plans-to-help-women-thrive-at-workEmployer guidance (creating action plans): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employersERA 2025 factsheets (updated 3 March 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publ
241 Collective Redundancy Consultation
The government published two new ERA 2025 consultations this week. The first - and most significant - seeks views on a new organisation-wide threshold for collective redundancy consultation, with proposed trigger points ranging from 250 to 1,000 redundancies depending on the method chosen. The second consults on protecting workers from detriment for taking part in industrial action.ConsultationsCo
213 And the Act goes live...
A weekly update on what’s happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.Got a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025? Ask Daniel here - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESEmployment Ri
212 A Quiet Week
A weekly update on what’s happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.Got a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025? Ask Daniel here - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESEmployment Ri
211 Employment Rights Act Update
A weekly update on what’s happening with the Employment Rights Act 2025. Visit www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact for more details.Got a question about the Employment Rights Act 2025? Ask Daniel here - www.danielbarnett.com/eraquestion🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESEmployment Ri
Breaking - Unfair Dismissal Compensation Cap
In this episode, Daniel Barnett considers the impact for employers and lawyers on the proposed removal of the cap for the unfair dismissal compensatory award.Important: this episode was recorded before the government’s amendments were considered by the House of Lords, so the content may become out of date if the House of Lords rejects the Commons’ amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.🎁 FREE ST
Where does HR earn its money? [bonus episode]
In this bonus episode, I discuss the grey areas between law and fairness in the world of HR and employment law.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.c
Will Artificial Intelligence replace HR? [bonus episode]
In this episode, I discuss the impact of AI in HR. 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2
S9E14 - Bonus - Virtual Employment Law Academy lowdown
In this bonus episode, I tell you about the Virtual Employment Law Academy, which launches in January 2025.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/h
S10 E13 - Dismissals for absence, and yet more on witness familiarisation
This episode contains:Nadia Montraghi discussing dismissals for absenceGillian Howard's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on witness familiarisation (part three)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquesti
S10 E12 - Director's duties, plus more on witness familiarisation
This episode contains:Daniel Tatton-Brown KC discussing director's dutiesZain Malek's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on witness familiarisation (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquest
S10 E11 - Recruitment and witness familiarisation
This episode contains:Eleena Misra discussing recruitmentNancy Prest's 60 second top tipMichael Salter on Witness Familiarisation (part one)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBE
S10 E10 - Employment tribunal procedure, and more tricky redundancy issues
This episode contains:Jude Shepherd discussing employment tribunal procedureMarc Jones' 60 second top tipDavid Reade on tricky redundancy issues (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎
S10 E09 - Setting goals, dismissing problem employees, and tricky redundancy issues
This episode contains:Bob Regnerus discussing setting - or not setting - goalsDaniel Barnett on dismissing problem employeesDavid Reade on tricky redundancy Issues (part one)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/pod
S10 E08 - Constructive Dismissal, why we sabotage ourselves, and more GDPR
This episode contains:Sean Jones KC discussing Constructive DismissalBob Regnerus on Why we Sabotage OurselvesDaniel Barnett on GDPR (part two)This podcast is supported by HR Inner Circle and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERS
S10 E07 - More employee privacy & GDPR
This episode contains:Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy60 second top tip from Susi O'BrienDaniel Barnett on GDPRThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COUR
S10 E06 - Employee privacy, workplace burnout & resilience, and a day in the life of a trade union lawyer
This episode contains:Jeremy Scott Joynt discussing employee privacy (part 1)Dr Andrew Greenland on workplace burnout and resilience (part 2)Daniel Barnett discussing if an employer can restrict holiday from being taken during a fixed-term contractShantha David on a day in the life of a trade union lawyer (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STU
SE10 E05 - Acas Early Conciliation, Workplace Burnout and Resilience (part 1), and A Day in the Life of a Trade Union Lawyer (part 1)
This episode contains:Andrew Short KC discussing Acas early conciliationDr Andrew Greenland on workplace burnout and resilience (part 1)Shantha David on a day in the life of a trade union lawyer (part 1)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a questio
SE10 E04 - Grievances (part 2) and Criminal Record checks (part 2)
This episode contains:Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 2)60 second top tip by Pat McNameeDaniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.dani
S10 E03 - Grievances (part1), Criminal Record Checks (part 1), Dealing with Employee theft and fraud, and Holiday Pay and Reducing Hours
This episode contains:Darren Newman discussing grievances (part 1)Daniel Barnett on criminal record checks (part 1)Daniel Barnett on dealing with employee theft and fraudDaniel Barnett on holiday pay and reducing HoursThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.
S10 E02 - Tricky Compensation Issues, What a Barristers' Clerk does (part 2) and Part Year Workers
This episode contains:Gavin Mansfield KC on tricky compensation issuesDaniel Barnett on part year workers60 second top tip by Audrey LudwigNick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 2)This podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and Daniel Barnett's Employment Rights Bill update service.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel
S10 E01 - Changing Terms & Conditions, What a Barristers' Clerk Does (part 1) and Victimisation
This episode contains:Lydia Seymour discussing changing terms and conditionsNick Levett on what a barristers' clerk does (part 1)Daniel Barnett on victimisationThis podcast is supported by didlaw Employment Lawyers and HR Inner Circle.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquest
Bonus Episode: Employee Mental Health Issues - How to Help
This bonus podcast episode, being an extract from an audio seminar produced for members of the HR Inner Circle, discusses how employers can help employees dealing with mental health issues.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR I
Bonus Episode: Neonatal Leave
Neonatal leave in the UK is a new statutory right introduced under the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023. It came into force on 6 April 2025.This bonus podcast episode is a short extract from a Q&A session for members of the HR Inner Circle, a few days before the new right came into force, when I explain the new law.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouT
Replay - Top 5 SOSR dismissals
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in July 2019. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.SOSR is like a classic car. It can work well but only in the right conditions. An employer must have a fair reason to dismiss an employee.When other avenues are exhausted, employers can sort to SOSR - which stands for ‘some other substantial reason’. Rathe
Bonus episode: Higgs v Farmor’s School
The Court of Appeal has just handed down the important decision of Higgs v Farmor’s School, dealing with the circumstances when an employer can (or cannot) dismiss an employee for expressing gender critical views. I recorded a 45 minute discussion about the ramifications of this case for employers, exclusively for members of the HR Inner Circle. Here are the first few minutes of that recording f
Replay - Why Verbal Warnings Annoy me
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.What do you get when you record a verbal warning in writing? A paradox, that’s what! In this light-hearted episode, Daniel Barnett reveals the things that really annoy him, and shares the result of his Twitter Poll on who even uses them any more.🎁 FREE ST
S9E12 - Tribunal Bundles
In this episode, I talk about putting together employment tribunal bundles with barrister Naomi Cunningham.This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.Naomi's article - https://www.legalfeminist.org.uk/2023/03/18/ten-easy-steps-to-the-perfect-hearing-bundle/🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel -
S9E11 - Problem Employees
In this episode, I read a chapter from my recent book 'Dismissing Problem Employees'. You can find out more about it at www.danielbarnett.com.This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESHarassment
S9E10 - Answering your questions
In this episode, I answer your HR and employment law questions. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/harassment/HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polic
S9E09 - Handling resignations
In this episode, I share my top tips on how to handle employee resignations from an employer's point of view.This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESHarassment Pack - https://danielbarnett.com/hara
S9E08 - TUPE
In this episode, I discuss TUPE. 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://danielbarnett.com/harassment/ HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual
S9E07 - How HR can build its business credibility
In this episode, I discuss how HR can build its business credibility with David Millner, an experienced consulting practitioner. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers. 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, ME
S9E06 - Managing Career Breaks
In this episode, I discuss managing career breaks. You'll learn: The benefits of offering career breaks in the workplaceHow to avoid discrimination when managing career breaksHow to plan an employee's return from a career breakThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My Y
S9E05 - Tenders
In this episode, I interview Jason Cooney, the founder and director of TSAKS Consulting. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Ci
S9E04 - Menopause and Disability Discrimination
In this episode, you'll learn about:Whether menopause meets the legal definition of disabilityKey cases in this areaMy top tipsThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS,
S9E03 - Shareholder Disputes: Golden Rules
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 STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSESJoin the HR Inner Circle
S9E02A - Bonus episode - Interview on Sexual Harassment at Work with Claire Armstrong
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 Commission’s updated technical guidance on harassment a
S9E02 - The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the new duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace coming into force on 26 October 2024.This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastquestion💎 PRODUC
S9E01 - Britain's Most Hated Employment Lawyer
In this episode I interview Stefan Cross, an equal pay lawyer who issued, and settled or won, hundreds of thousands of equal pay claims against local authoritiesThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd and didlaw Employment Lawyers.🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.ukAsk a question - www.danielbarnett.co
S9E0 Employment Rights Bill | Initial Analysis
In this bonus episode, recorded just hours after the government published the Employment Rights Bill, I give my immediate reaction to the Bill and discuss:1. Unfair Dismissal as a ‘Right from Day One’ policy2. Ending Fire and Rehire3. Ending ‘exploitative’ zero hours contracts:4. Protection from Third Party Sexual Harassment5. Flexible working6. Paternity, Parental and Bereavement Leave7. Enhanced
Replay - Making an Occupational Health Referral
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in January 2020. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.In this episode, Daniel Barnett offers practical guidance and shares the do’s and don’ts when making referrals.In this episode, you’ll learn: what sort of questions you should ask the OH practitioner? when to make an OH referral? what you should do if an
Replay - Ten Top Tips for Case Management Hearings (with Michael Salter)
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in January 2022. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.In this episode, you’ll learn how to prepare for and run a case management hearing in the employment tribunal, including:-Why you should follow Isaac Asimov’s three laws of roboticsThe unknown knownsHow to be a hero in front of the judge.Daniel discusses
Replay - Being a Good Witness (with Sean Jones KC)
This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2022. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date.In this episode, you’ll learn how to be a good witness in an employment tribunal, including:what is your job as a witness?should you prepare in advance?how to answer questions during cross-examinationDaniel discusses the topic with Sean Jones KC from 11KBW.
S8E10 - Top Tips on Managing Employee Expenses
In this episode, you'll learn my top seven tips for managing employee expenses. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal
S8E09 - Amending Tribunal Claims
In this episode Daniel discusses Amending Tribunal Claims with Nathaniel Caiden from Cloisters. You’ll learn…What the law is on amending a claim form, and the relevant of tribunal time limitsWhether the Presidential Guidance on time limits is arguably wrongWhat you should be focusing on when either making, or resisting, an application to amend a tribunal Claim Form.This podcast is supported by Oc
S8E08 - Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace
In this episode, you'll learn: When employer’s can insist on random drug and alcohol testing for employeesWhat to do if someone turns up to work smelling of alcoholWhy you can’t automatically dismiss if an employee fails a drug or alcohol testThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2
S8E07 - The Right to Disconnect
In this episode, you'll learn about: The current protections at work The Labour Party proposed ‘right to switch off’, set out in their Green Paper, ‘New deal for working people’My ten top tips for employersThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarne
S8E06 - Agency Workers
In this episode Daniel discusses Agency workers with Naomi Ling from Outer Temple Chambers. You’ll learn about…The difference between agency workers and fixed-term workersThe impact of Brexit on agency worker regulationsThe day one rights and week 12 rights for agency workersThis podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for
S8E05 - Age Discrimination
In this episode, you'll learn: Direct discrimination on grounds of age Associative age discrimination Stereotyping This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle.Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews🎁 FREE STUFFEmployment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouT
