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Employment Law Matters

Employment Law Matters

Daniel Barnett 231 Episodes Aug 18, 2026

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.

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262 Deadlines, Delivery Plans and Data Cars
262 Deadlines, Delivery Plans and Data Cars Aug 18, 2026 630 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
261 The Biggest Rewrite Since 2009 Aug 10, 2026 639 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…
260 The sword that kills you… Jul 27, 2026 590 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
259 When the harasser is your biggest client Jul 27, 2026 672 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…
258 The Countdown to 30 October… Jul 13, 2026 635 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
257 Holiday, Tipping, Time Limits & Legal Officers Jul 6, 2026 626 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
256 Data, data everywhere Jun 29, 2026 483 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
255 You didn’t know this about unfair dismissal Jun 22, 2026 600 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
254 Zero Hours Consultation Jun 8, 2026 646 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
253 The Protected Conversation Myth Jun 1, 2026 585 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
252 Two weeks - no excuses May 26, 2026 638 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
251 Hello, 2030 tribunals May 18, 2026 712 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

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