Sinopsis
Morton Fraser's podcasts from all areas of the business.www.morton-fraser.com
Episodios
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The high costs of discriminating on grounds of religion: Charity awarded almost £100,000
02/03/2023 Duración: 09minSarah Gilzean talks to David Hossack about the case of the BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION against the SCOTTISH EVENT CAMPUS (SEC), where the charity successfully claimed that the SEC's cancellation of their event amounted to discrimination on religious grounds.
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Are schools liable for racial harassment by pupils towards teachers?
23/02/2023 Duración: 09minDavid Hossack, Sarah Gilzean and Rebecca McAvoy discuss the recent case of Mallet-Ali v Perth & Kinross Council as well as future changes to the law on an employer's liability for third party harassment towards employees.
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Employment tribunal award statistics
16/02/2023 Duración: 13minIn our weekly podcast, Innes Clark, Hayley Johnson and David Hossack discuss the latest employment tribunal award statistics and the trends we are currently seeing.
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Careers After Babies - How can employers better support working mums return to the workplace?
09/02/2023 Duración: 16minIn this week's podcast, Jessica Heagren tells us about her Careers After Babies research and discusses with Hayley Johnson and David Hossack what employers can do to support working parents.
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) - what are an employer's obligations?
02/02/2023 Duración: 07minIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss whether Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can amount to a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and what obligations employers have in respect of any employees suffering from SAD.
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A closer look at the recent anti-strike bill
26/01/2023 Duración: 07minIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek take a closer look at the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, what the Bill would look to do and the reactions to the Bill so far.
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Corporate Clarity: interview with Alan Mahon, Executive Chair of Brewgooder
24/01/2023 Duración: 21minIn our latest Corporate Clarity Podcast, Andrew Walker, Corporate Partner and Head of Corporate Growth, is joined by Alan Mahon, the founder of Brewgooder. Alan shares and discusses his own entrepreneurial background and the fascinating evolution of Brewgooder in making real impact in the provision of clean and safe water in the world. He also passes on his tips to the next generation of entrepreneurs who may be considering attending the inaugural In Drinks event in Glasgow in March 2023 and/or looking to set up a drinks business in the current economic climate.
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What is a vanishing dismissal and what legal effect does this have?
19/01/2023 Duración: 06minIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case which looked at the concept of a "vanishing dismissal" following an employee's successful appeal against dismissal.
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Employment law - what to expect in 2023
12/01/2023 Duración: 13minInnes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key employment law developments that employers should have on their radar this year.
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"Ghosting" - a new workplace trend?
05/01/2023 Duración: 09minWith "ghosting" on the rise in UK workplaces, Elise Turner and David Hossack explore the possible reasons for this trend and the legal implications when an employee leaves without resigning.
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Employment law review of the year 2022
21/12/2022 Duración: 11minIn this week's podcast, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright look at the key employment law events of 2022.
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Lying on CVs
15/12/2022 Duración: 09minThe dangers of doing so and how to avoid appointing those who do.
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Harassment: I didn't tell you this, but…
08/12/2022 Duración: 10minTough decisions on anonymous harassment reports - can an employer really meet everyone's expectations?
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Accent Bias: how perceptions about accents can have an impact in the workplace
01/12/2022 Duración: 05minWith a recent survey finding that 46% of UK workers had been mocked, criticised or singled out in a social setting because of their accent, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how accent bias can impact in a workplace setting and what steps can be taken to combat bias.
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Twittering into Trouble?
22/11/2022 Duración: 08minIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney look at the recent events at Twitter from a UK employment law perspective.
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Adopting a 'pool of one' in a redundancy situation - what are the risks?
17/11/2022 Duración: 07minIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss the recent case of Mogane v Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the risks associated with adopting a 'pool of one' in redundancy situations.
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Can political beliefs amount to a protected characteristic under the Equality Act?
10/11/2022 Duración: 08minIn our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek discuss a recent case, which looks at the protections available to employees who are dismissed for reasons related to their political beliefs.
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New ACAS Suspension Guidance for Employers
03/11/2022 Duración: 13minDavid Hossack talks to Rebecca McAvoy about the new ACAS Guidance on suspension and what this means for employers considering suspending an employee.
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Employee Wellbeing - How can employers help with the cost of living crisis?
27/10/2022 Duración: 14minIn this week's podcast, Hayley Johnson identifies the Top 10 ways employers can support their staff during the cost of living crisis.
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What does breastfeeding have to do with employers?
20/10/2022 Duración: 19minDavid Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean and Kat Prangle of Breastfeeding LENS about the recent case of Mellor v MFG Academies Trust and what employers can do to support mothers returning to work and the vital public health role they can play.