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Episodes
76 episodes
5 years on: the pandemic legacy on working practices
Over five years since the first Covid lockdown, James Walters and Amy Russell-Hughes reflect on the pandemic’s impact on workplace practices. They discuss how it influenced sickness management and employee wellbeing, as well as the ongoing 'ret...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 18 – Pay Gap Reporting
In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts about the government’s consultation on introducing ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, as well as the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010.
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Pay Attention Episode 12: Pay Transparency in Sweden - No Cow on the Ice?
Sweden has been running annual pay surveys since 1994 — so are they ahead of the curve, or just assembling the directive with their own set of instructions? Tom and David are joined by Jenny Hellberg from Elmzell Advokatbyrå to unpack Sweden’s ...
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UK immigration White Paper - what employers need to know
The UK government has published an Immigration White Paper with the overarching aim of reducing net migration to the UK. The Paper includes a range of measures that will significantly impact UK businesses and individuals. Partners Andrew Osborn...
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Pay Attention – Episode 11: Circuses, Monkeys and Pay Transparency in Poland
Poland’s equal pay regime may be minimal, but with the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive on the way, employers won’t be able to shrug and move on like it’s someone else’s circus. We’re joined by Bartek Raczkowski to explore what happens when a fa...
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Maximising performance in a neurodiverse team
In this episode, Lewis Silkin’s Lucy Hendley and David Regan are joined by special guests Tom Pridmore, Head of Reward, Benefits and Wellbeing at BDO, and Ed Thompson, Founder and CEO of Uptimize. The panel explore what steps employers can take...
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Pay Attention Episode 10: Belgium’s First Steps into Pay Transparency
Beyond its famous chocolates and beers, Belgium is now addressing the challenge of pay transparency. Historically without gender pay gap reporting mandates, the nation is witnessing its first steps in this arena - the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxel...
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The AdLaw Insights Podcast with Brinsley & Geraint: The DMCC Act and the UK’s consumer law REVOLUTION
In the most recent episode of our Adlaw Insights podcast, Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor explore the revolutionary new ways consumer law will now be enforced in the UK, and the implications for the advertising sector. The new rules c...
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Beyond Borders | Episode 4: What you need to know about Belgian employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we focus on Belgium, exploring its tightly regulated employment laws, rigoro...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 17 – Amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts on the practical implications of the new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
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Beyond Borders | Episode 3: What you need to know about Italian employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we focus on Italy and discuss how employment cases are handled, including sa...
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Get ready for the Future of Pay Reporting and Pay Equality
Join David Lorimer, Anna Bond, Tom Heys, and Sally Hart in this special podcast episode recorded at The Work Agenda conference in February. They discuss Labour's upcoming reforms to pay reporting in the UK, including changes to gender pay gap r...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 16 – Court of Appeal decision on Higgs v Farmor’s School and an update on the amended Employment Rights Bill
This month’s discussion shares our thoughts on the practical implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Higgs v Farmor’s School along with an update on the new amendments to the Employment Rights Bill.
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Beyond Borders | Episode 2: What you need to know about German employment law
Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we focus on Germany and discuss the significant role of works councils, sign...
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“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Thomas Walters, co-founder and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy
In the latest episode of "That's Entertainment," Phil Hughes, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team, sits down with Thomas Walters, the visionary co-founder, and CEO of Billion Dollar Boy. Join Phil as he delves into Thomas's journey of...
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Employing apprentices: top tips for success
Why can’t you just use a standard employment contract for an apprentice? Must parents sign the contract as well? Who should manage your apprentices and what are the legal risks when the apprenticeship comes to an end? Join our two apprenticeshi...
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint: Fixing Political Advertising in the UK
In the latest episode of our Adlaw Insights podcast, Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor welcome their first guest, Benedict Pringle. Benedict is the founder of politicaladvertising.co.uk and co-founder of the Reform Political Advertising...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 15 – Neonatal leave and DEI
This month’s podcast features David and Tarun discussing the practicalities of neonatal leave, which is coming into force in April, and what the rolling back of DEI initiatives in the US under President Trump could mean for UK employers.
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Pay Attention Episode 9: Liberté, Égalité… Transparency? France and the Pay Transparency Directive
France is famous for its worker protections - strict rules, a 35-hour workweek, and a lunch break that even revolutions dare not disturb. But how does the Pay Transparency Directive fit into an already labyrinthine labour code, complete with on...
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The future of performance processes and probationary periods
In our first episode of 2025, join Sarah McWhinney and James Walters as they explore the importance of having clear performance management from day one. They discuss the common mistakes made by employers before considering the transformative ch...
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“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Joel Conder, creator of the YouTube channel Dad V Girls
In the second episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Partner in our Media & Entertainment team Phil Hughes is joined by Joel Conder, the creator of the hugely successful YouTube channel Dad V Girls.In this podcast, Phil dives deep with J...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 14 – What’s happening in employment law 2025
Our first episode of the year sees Lucy and Sally discuss what we can expect from the world of employment law this year ranging from the changes to NMW, new family leave rights, consultations on the Employment Rights Bill and some key cases to ...
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Pay Attention Episode 8: Ordnung muss sein - implementing the Pay Transparency Directive in Germany
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Jessica Jacobi from Kliemt to delve into Germany’s approach to the Pay Transparency Directive. Known as the land of bratwurst, precision engineering, and a harmonious re...
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Pay Attention Episode 7: Does Pay Transparency Really Work?
In this special episode of Pay Attention, we step back from the details of the Pay Transparency Directive to take a big-picture look at whether pay transparency actually delivers on its promise. Regular hosts Tom Heys and David Lorimer are join...
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Pay Attention Episode 6: Sparring with Change on the Island of Ireland
In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and Siobhra Rush lace up the gloves to examine how the Pay Transparency Directive is reshaping the landscape across the Republic of Ireland and stirring debate in Northern Ireland. From ...
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