The Employment Law podcast

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In the latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, we join Constantine Law's Eleanor Rogers and Catherine Wilson as they provide essential guidance on managing redundancies, explaining key legal requirements and upcoming changes under the Employment Rights Act 2025. Key topics covered in this episode: Legal definition of redundancy Consultation requirements and timelines How to count affected employees Selection criteria and common pitfalls Settlement agreements Protected conversations vs without prejudice Changes under Employment Rights Act 2025 Fire and rehire regulation updates Find out more about Constantine Law .…

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Ep 5 - The Employment Law Bill: Insights so far 23:56

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On the latest episode of The Employment Law Podcast, your hosts John Hayes and Alan Lewis discuss the Employment Rights Bill, covering collective redundancy, whistleblowing interim relief, and zero-hours contracts for agency workers. They explore how these changes could impact employers, from increased costs to reduced labour market flexibility. Subscribe for more expert insights on employment law! Find out more about Constantine Law .…

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Ep 4 - The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment: What employers need to know 12:30

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In this podcast episode, Constantine Law's Eliza Nash and Ellie Rogers discuss the new duty for employers to prevent sexual harassment, which comes into effect on October 26th 2024. Tune in as they explore the origins of the legislation, the practical steps employers must take to comply, the risks of non-compliance, and the implications of third-party harassment. Eliza and Ellie also touch on the importance of proactive measures, including risk assessments and targeted training, to create a safer workplace environment. Find out more about Constantine Law .…

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Ep 3 - Flexible working and the 4-day week: A look at Labour's proposals 18:55

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In this episode of The Employment Law Podcast, we dive into the UK's proposed four-day working week and its potential impact on both employers and employees. With the Labour government planning significant employment law reforms, including the right to request a shorter workweek, we explore what this could mean for the workplace. Join us as we break down the key points of the proposal, the challenges it may bring, and the benefits it could offer, from increased productivity to the need for operational adjustments and additional staffing. We also take a look at how similar policies are being implemented in other countries and what lessons the UK might learn from them. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on the future of work - subscribe to our channel and on Spotify! Find out more about Constantine Law .…

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Ep 2 - The King's Speech: Where are the details? 17:36

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In this episode of The Employment Law Podcast, John and Alan discuss the King's Speech in relation to proposed employment law reforms by the Labour government. They touch on topics such as unfair dismissal, equal pay, union rights, tribunal system, zero hours contracts, worker status, and the right to switch off, with a discussion on the importance of a holistic approach to employment law and the challenges of balancing flexibility and worker rights. But that's not all: John and Alan present some innovative ideas that could help Labour achieve some of their promises within their first 100 days in government. Tune in to find out what they are! Find out more about Constantine Law .…

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Ep 1 - The UK Election: 5 Labour proposals and what they mean for the economy 22:16

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