The Employment Law & HR Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode 231 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Alice Derbyshire who is a specialist coach and speaker and who works with parents and employers on making the transition back to work as easy as possible.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What the key issues are for HR and managers to consider.
• Tips on how to reintegrate new parents back to the workplace.
• Why communication is key to a successful return to work.
• Why both employee and employer have a role to play in making it a success.
• The importance of one to one and or performance reviews before someone leaves for maternity leave.
• Why you need to have a plan in place for breastfeeding employees.
• Health and safety reviews for pregnant employees and new mums.
• The importance of putting in place touch points during parental leave.

 

Alice has also produced a document for you ‘Return to work from Parental Leave – 3 Easy Steps to Success’ which you can download for free here: HERE

 

Alice Derbyshire

I want my kids to go to work and see a balance of men and women at every level of the organisation. To see role models that look and feel like them; to know that it’s possible to succeed regardless of their gender. I work with businesses who care about this too; supporting you to get structural balance from the bottom to the top.

Leadership Coaching | Leadership Development | Parental Transitions | Workshops | Consultancy

What clients say:

“Alice is one of those rare individuals who understands the world we work in and how to impact business quickly. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough if you need an exceptional person to help your business grow through the people that you employ.” – Managing Director

“You are perceptive, kind, and challenging in the most supportive way. How wonderful it is to see small tweaks have such a positive transformation on my leadership impact. I’ve learnt so much in a short time.” – Senior Global Marketing Director

You can contact Alice:

By phone: +44(0)7789 555626

Book time with Alice on Calendly

Find out more – www.alicedarbyshire.com

See Alice’s experience on LinkedIn 

Follow her musings on Instagram

 

Training for your Team

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As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

 

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We are often called upon by employers and managers to advise on situations where issues with performance arise with employees, and the manager/employer has reached the end of their patience with the individual.

We are also regularly asked by employers about how to manage employees who do not do what is required or are not up to standards.

Whilst we can advise and resolve issues using a formal performance management process it is much better to head off the issues at an early stage and avoid the formal process altogether. In this episode 230 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key things you can do to set your employees up for success. In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Assessing and checking if you and your team understand their role and contribution to the business
• How to start in setting out goals and targets for each employee
• Why it is important to have the goals and targets and aims in place
• How it will help you in the long run
• How to proactively manage your team
• Why it is important to proactively manage your team
• What typically happens when the foundation work has not been done
• Why it inevitably leads to a dispute if the foundation is not in place and proactively managed
• The action points that you can take now to set up for success and prevent problems from arising

    Training for your Team

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    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

 

 

 

 

 

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In this episode 221 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and reflections on the case of Bates v The Post Office and whilst not directly related to employment law there are lots of lessons that all employers and HR can take from the events that took place.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Why employers and HR need to take internal investigations seriously.
• The key things that investigators get wrong in disciplinary and grievance investigations.
• The civil test of ‘balance of probabilities’ and what this means.
• The importance of a common sense approach to issues that arise.
• Why communication is important at all levels of the organisation.
• Why large organisations need to have in place a means of obtaining feedback from the ground level through to Board level.
• How setting up employee forums, committees and/or employee representatives is a good way to establish if issues are systemic.
• Why the frequent use of settlement agreements can be a sign of an internal issue.
• That the usage and number of settlement agreements should be reviewed at Board level.
• How culture and leadership plays a key role in both avoiding and creating systemic and serious issues arising.
• The importance of independent and external review of decisions and disputes.
• A reminder that at the end of every decision is a human being whose life will be impacted.

  Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

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  Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

 

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In this episode 220 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Fay Wallis who is a specialist career coach who helps HR and People Professionals.

 

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What the key issues are for HR and people professionals.
• Tips on how to address the key issues.
• Time Management tools techniques and resources for HR professionals.
• Being pulled in different directions and how to manage this.
• How to deal with confidence issues and manage imposter syndrome.
• How to influence in your role.

  Fay Wallis

If you work in the HR or People team and want to have a successful and fulfilling career but have a challenge that’s getting in the way, I’m here to help. A qualified career and executive coach with a background in HR, here are some of the ways I can support you with building your skills, confidence, opportunities and impact at work:

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Why not download the free condensed pdf version of my popular HR Planner? It’s a brilliant tool to help you get: clear on your work & career goals, organised & on top of your workload, and ready to make an impact & impress in your role.

Here’s the link to download your copy:
 https://www.subscribepage.com/hrplanner2023waitlist

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HR Coffee Time features regularly in the top 10 Apple UK Careers Podcasts Chart, and hit the Number 2 spot in April 2023. It’s created especially to help you with your HR/People career. You can find it by searching for ‘HR Coffee Time’ on all the major podcasting platforms, or visiting this page of the Bright Sky website:

 https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/hr-coffee-time-podcast/

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• 1:1 coaching
• Inspiring HR – group coaching programme
• Interview coaching
• Career change coaching
• Online courses for LinkedIn and CV writing

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After founding Bright Sky Career Coaching in 2016 and spending several years helping hundreds of people across many sectors and levels with their careers, I realised that I got the most joy from coaching HR and People professionals. So, since September 2022, I now focus all my efforts on supporting them.

To help more ‘People people’, I’ve hand-picked a small team of expert coaches, also with an HR background, who work alongside me and share Bright Sky’s values of:

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• Empathy: We are warm, understanding and supportive.
• Expertise: Our coaches are highly qualified, with relevant HR backgrounds.
• Empowerment: We ensure our clients have the confidence, energy and skills to move forward.

We’re here to give you what you need to get to where you want to be. And if we’re not a good fit, we’ll point you to someone who is.

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𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: [email protected]
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: 0330 223 2761
𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: https://www.brightskycareercoaching.co.uk/

    Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email [email protected]

    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

In this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist.

Michelle is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to close their pay gap.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Why the gender pay gap is an important consideration for employers.
• Why the gender pay gap still arises.
• The benefits to employers of addressing the pay gap in their business or organisation.
• What businesses and organisations should be considering with regards to their gender pay gap.
• Simple steps employers can consider for equality.
• Other areas of pay gap for employers to consider.
• Some examples of how employers can make a change.

Michelle Gyimah

I’m a Pay Gaps Strategist.
I specialise in supporting HR Directors to close their pay gaps sustainably.

One of the key aspects of the work I do with organisations is provide training on how to hold better pay and progression conversations. This is an essential tool to closing pay gaps.

By working with me you will:

 Gain clear insights into what your organisation needs to do to close pay gaps

 Equip your HR teams with the ability to hold conversations about pay and pay progression so that you can retain more staff

Focus on the right measures to improve pay representation

 Grow in confidence to discuss pay gaps, pay transparency and pay equity

 Find solutions to these problems faster

 Create strategies that embed pay transparency to retain talent

 Improve your organisation’s employer brand and public perception to aid talent attraction so that you can be a leader within your sector

Talented employees are aware of their power.
They are evaluating your organisation on your commitment to building a better future.

Your mission statement is not enough.
You need to show how you are creating a truly equal environment.

Addressing inequalities, such as pay gaps and pay equity, is important for employers to take action on.

It can seem like an overwhelming task to begin, but with the right support it can be done.

I have a proven track record in supporting organisations to take tangible actions that make a difference.

My clients enjoy working with me because I combine strategy + implementation to eradicate pay gaps. For good!

If you’re looking to embed strategies to close your pay gaps, to retain and attract more talent, there are three things you can do:

 Beyond The Pay Gap Figure podcast  – subscribe and listen where I share tips and strategies to get you started: https://pod.link/1601188183

 Watch my LinkedIn Course `Inclusive Tech: Closing the Pay Gap’ https://www.linkedin.com/learning/inclusive-tech-closing-the-pay-gap/addressing-gender-binary-language-in-the-pay-gap?autoSkip=true&autoplay=true&resume=false

Ready to talk? Email at [email protected] or book here to get on a call to discuss this further
https://bookme.name/equalitypays/lite/call

      Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email [email protected]

    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

Prevention of Sexual Harassment obligations for employers are changing in 2024

In this episode 218 of the podcast I bring you an update on the new sexual harassment laws in 2024, including all the information employers need to consider.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• What is the current law about workplace sexual harassment.
• What the Equality Act 2010 states about sexual harassment.
• Why there has been a change in the law.
• Some examples of conduct of a sexual nature that would constitute sexual harassment.
• How a single incident can be sexual harassment.
• Who can claim sexual harassment.
• Compensation awarded for sexual harassment claims.
• New legal duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment.
• What practical steps employers can take now.
• Recommended training for managers and employees.
• The importance of a policy on harassment.

 

We will be providing training for employers in early 2024

If you would like more information and to add your details to our waiting list for details of our training programme for managers, HR and for employees then please email [email protected]

  Other resources regarding sexual harassment

Podcast: Sexual Harassment at Work: Episode 88

New Sexual Harassment Laws

How to deal with a complaint of sexual harassment by an employee

  Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email [email protected]

    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

How employers can assist employees with sight or hearing loss to succeed

In this episode 217 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Dan Williams who is the founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy an organisation which promotes and enables inclusion, accessibility and equality for people living with visual impairment, hearing loss and other forms of disability.

Dan is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to be more accessible.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• How to encourage employees to be open about their condition or disability.
• Creating an inclusive culture at work.
• Ways in which employers can make reasonable adjustments for those with sight and hearing loss.
• Why it is important to give meaningful consideration to adjustments.
• Some examples of how employers can make a change and be more inclusive.

    Dan Williams

“I established Visualise in 2014 with assistance from The Prince’s Trust. As someone who experienced gradual sight loss, I wanted to advance social change for VI (visual Impairment) rights by campaigning and advocating for inclusion, accessibility, equality and diversity.

As a qualified eye clinic liaison officer and rehabilitation assistant, and with the help of my guide dog, Zodiac, I carry out workplace assessments to support employees with visual impairments. I deliver training that educates staff to better assist clients or customers with VI. Visualise has worked with over 700 organisations across all sectors. When employees are ‘VI Confident’, inclusion becomes ‘business as usual’ for everyone involved, leading to increased job satisfaction and a more rewarding environment.

I also deliver ‘Seeing Beyond the Eyes’ CET workshops to foster closer links between the optical and sight loss sectors to benefit patients.

In a voluntary capacity, I’m on the RNIB Working Age and Transitions steering groups which assesses work-related challenges blind and partially sighted people face. I’m also a Young Ambassador for the Prince’s Trust and sit on their business launch panels, helping other young people to set up enterprises. I’m a member of the College of Optometrists’ Public Patients Reference Group (PPRG), which receives input from patients and the public to improve policies, guidance and patient resources. I am also an active Trustee for The Nystagmus Network charity.

In the beginning, sight loss feels like the end, but later, you realise it’s just the start of seeing differently and having a new outlook on life. Overcoming challenges has given me resilience, determination and the ambition needed to strive for success.

This can also be said of other disabilities, whether they are visible or invisible. We are here to take away the confusion and myths and replace these with solid information that will give you the confidence to interact and welcome those with disabilities into your working environment.”

If you’d like to know more about how your organisation can become more Disability Confident and Aware, please email me at [email protected]

Or give me a call on 07472305268

Together we can make a difference.”

    About Visualise

Visualise Training and Consultancy ltd are on a mission to improve inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities. Our Founder, Daniel Williams, has an eye condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa, which means he is gradually losing his sight. Daniel established the consultancy in 2014 to share his experience and expertise with companies and organisations. This enables them to provide excellent service for customers and employees alike while meeting their legal obligations under The Equality Act 2010.

What began as a laser-sharp focussed approach centred on sight-loss impairment and its associated elements has since organically grown to encompass other disabilities such as hearing loss in an ever more significant effort for Visualise to truly become a symbol of total inclusivity.

They work with people of all ages and all abilities, including: Disabled people, Veterans, People who experience loneliness, People who need more supportive exercise.

Website: https://visualisetrainingandconsultancy.com/

Email: [email protected]

 

    Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email [email protected]

    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

  Zoes Law

Raising awareness of melanoma and skin cancer. You can find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/zoepanayilaw

This case illustrates when an employee can qualify for protection from discrimination due to menopause symptoms

In this episode 216 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employee was treated less favourably due to menopause symptoms and whether her employer was under an obligation to make a reasonable adjustments. The case is Mrs M Lynskey v Direct Line Insurance Services Ltd.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• When menopause symptoms could qualify someone for protection under the Equality Act.
• The types of other claims that employees could bring if treated to their detriment because of menopause.
• Why the Employment Tribunal considered that the employer’s attempts at adjustments were not sufficient.
• Why the Employment Tribunal awarded Mrs Lynskey aggravated damages in this case.
• Tips for employers in ensuring that they behave in an inclusive, fair and reasonable manner with employees who are experiencing menopause symptoms.
• Why we recommend that employers look at making reasonable adjustments, regardless of whether an employee has a confirmed disability.

  Case Reference

You can read the full judgement here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-tribunal-decisions/mrs-m-lynskey-v-direct-line-insurance-services-ltd-1802204-slash-2022-and-1802386-slash-2022

  Other resources regarding menopause

Podcast: Menopause support at work: An interview with Nicola Green

Menopause & Work Reform?

An employer has been ordered to pay compensation after making menopause comments

Menopause and work – what do employers need to do and why?

New Acas Guidance on Menopause and the Workplace

    Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

Please drop me an email [email protected]

    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

In this episode 215 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Jan Brookes who is the CEO of a local Isle of Wight Charity, Isle Access. Jan is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to be more accessible.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• The number one thing that all employers can do, with no expense, to assist their staff with long term health conditions.
• Ways in which employers can make reasonable adjustments.
• Why it is important to give meaningful consideration to adjustments.
• Some examples of how employers can make a change and be more inclusive.

    About Jan Brookes CEO

Jan is the CEO of Isle Access.

Jan has had a notable career of over 40 years in nursing including holding a short service commission as a nursing officer in the RAF. She has considerable experience of caring for people with disabilities and poor mobility, and latterly worked in care home management. 

For a short period Jan also operated an ‘Accessible Travel’ franchise, on the Isle of Wight, inspecting and booking hotel accommodation away from the Island, for people with disabilities and poor mobility. In 2015, Jan succeeded in gaining an MSc (distinction) in International Hospitality Management. The topic for her dissertation was “Identifying the needs of people with dementia when using hotels’.

She is a member of the Access Association and has undertaken training in access auditing at the Centre for Accessible Environments. In 2016 Jan spoke at Bournemouth University’s Festival of Learning week and was voted Age Friendly Island Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.

About Isle Access

Isle Access is an Isle of Wight based charity that is helping to improve life for disabled people on the Island.

Their vision is that residents and visitors alike can enjoy as much of the Isle of Wight as possible. Their mission is to make the Island more accessible and inclusive for people of all ages. Their aim is to support disabled people by removing barriers to access, enabling disabled people to enjoy a better quality of life and achieve new skills and experiences. They do this by:

Informing, assisting and promoting businesses, organisations, individuals and local government initiatives to welcome everyone to our beautiful Island.

Providing some accessible services, such as adapted cycling.

They work with people of all ages and all abilities, including: Disabled people, Veterans, People who experience loneliness, People who need more supportive exercise.

https://isleaccess.co.uk/   [email protected]     Training for your Team

Would you like to arrange training for your team to reduce the risk of both unhappy employees and claims being made against you? Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion, we can offer training anywhere in the UK in person or delivered remotely via MS Teams.

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    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE

In this episode 214 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employer was under an obligation to make a reasonable adjustment to their recruitment process for an applicant with regards to his dyspraxia. The case is AECOM Ltd v Mr C Mallon.

In this episode of the podcast we cover:

• Why businesses need to ensure that they are open to reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.
• The facts of the case and why they are rather unique as Mr Mallon had previously been employed by AECOM Ltd.
• How HR for the employer got it wrong and could have resolved the matter by a simple telephone call.
• Why someone has to be a genuine applicant for the job role in order to claim discrimination under the Equality Act.
• Tips for employers in ensuring that your recruitment process is inclusive, fair and reasonable.

  Case Reference

You can read the full judgement here: https://www.gov.uk/employment-appeal-tribunal-decisions/aecom-ltd-v-mr-c-mallon-2023-eat-104

  Other podcast episodes on the issue of recruitment and reasonable adjustments

Getting your recruitment process right

The Government Legal Service v Brookes – Reasonable adjustments in recruitment: Episode 79

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    Fixed Price Advice from Real Experts

As part of our HR Harbour annual subscription service for employers we provide guidance and training for employers, supervisors and managers. If you would like to know more about the HR Harbour Service and how you can get unlimited support from as little as £210 per month please contact me for a no obligation discussion – [email protected] or you can find full details here: HR Harbour

Don’t forget you can contact us by telephone 01983 897003, 01722 653001, 020 3470 0007, 0191 375 9694 or 023 8098 2006

We have a variety of free documents and letters which are available to download here: DIY Documents

We are also on YouTube! You can find a range of topics and also listen to this podcast on YouTube here: YOUTUBE