Morton Fraser's Podcasts

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss how tensions between employees can be costly to businesses, the steps employers could take to try to prevent such conflicts arising, and how to deal with a live conflict between two employees.

David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean discuss a recent UK Government announcement that EU protection in relation to equal pay will be replicated in UK legislation and discuss why this is important. 

David Hossack and Nicole Moscardini discuss a recent case where the Employment Appeal Tribunal held that an employment tribunal was entitled to find that an employer should have made further enquires by telephone where a job applicant was struggling to submit an online application due to his disability.  

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Alan Delaney discuss updated guidance recently published by ACAS in respect of managing sickness absence as well as some of the other key issues to consider.

In our latest Morton Fraser Corporate Clarity podcast, Corporate Partner Andrew Walker chats with James Withers on a range of current issues and opportunities affecting the Food and Drink sector in Scotland.

In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent the case of Jackson v University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, where the EAT considered the question of whether an employee's contract of employment had been terminated by an employer's unilateral imposition of a new contract. 

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss proposed changes to the statutory paternity leave regime.

 Lindsey Cartwright discusses with David Hossack the new employment rights for carers that are on the horizon.

Andrew Gibson and David Hossack discuss the recent Presidential Guidance on Alternative Dispute Resolution in England and Wales which has seen the introduction of a "non-consensual" mediation process in the form of Dispute Resolution Appointments as well as discussing the possible implications for claims in Scotland.  

Nicole Moscardini chats with Emma Mamo of SAMH about burnout in the workplace and provide practical tips for employers and employees on how to prevent and manage burnout. To support our listeners with implementing the recommended actions shared in the podcast, we have included some useful links below: Mental Health at Health Commitment – you can find out more about the six standards and how you can implement them in your workplace Support from SAMH – you can find out more about the support SAMH can offer to you including their training courses 5 ways to wellbeing – you can find out more about how you can build the 5 ways into your daily life and boost your wellbeing

In this week's podcast, David Hossack and Hayley Johnson discuss what we know so far about the promises the UK Labour and Conservative Party have made that relate to the world of work.  

In this podcast, Amina Amin, Solicitor, speaks to Jawad Khursheed, CEO of Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), about the future of clean energy. During this session, Amina and Jawad discuss:  The inception of HVS The driving force behind Jawad's passion What's in store for the future

Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss how companies that sponsor skilled worker visas can make sure they meet their obligations to the Home Office, while meeting the demand for hybrid working arrangements. 

With big name brands recently named and shamed for failure to pay National Minimum Wage, David Hossack and Elise Turner discuss why businesses get it wrong, the ways in which employees can enforce NMW compliance, the potential consequences for employers who fail to comply, as well as their top tips on how to avoid common mistakes.

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and Caroline Maher discuss the recent case of Cope v Razzle Dazzle Costumes in which an Employment Tribunal concluded that an employee saying 'I'm done' did not amount to a resignation.

2023 marks 25 years since the coming into force of The Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996. In this podcast, Neil Kelly, Partner, and Tony Bingham, Adjudicator and Barrister, discuss: The impact of the Act on the construction sector The process of adjudication Jurisdictional challenges Use of legal and other experts The impact of lawyers and claims consultants in adjudication The quality of adjudicators The psychology of the decision maker The enforcement of adjudicator decisions

There can be significant risks when employers change terms and conditions without employee consent. In this podcast, David Hossack and Lily Braunholtz discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in Secretary of State for the Home Department & others v Cox & others, which highlights that employees continuing to work does not always signify an acceptance of contractual changes.

In our weekly podcast, Partner David Hossack and Senior Solicitor Fiona Meek take a look at the recent EAT case of Miles v Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, which saw the Claimant try to argue he had been constructively dismissed and subject to health and safety detriments because he refused to attend work during the Covid pandemic.

As more businesses seek to recruit from abroad and Home Office visa fees continue to increase, David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss what steps employers can take to recover visa fees from sponsored workers who leave their employment

In order to support both employers and employees, ACAS has recently published guidance on making reasonable adjustments, specifically in circumstances where the issue is mental health related. In this podcast, we discuss what the guidance covers, and what practical steps employers should be taking in light of this guidance.