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Episodes
70 episodes
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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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 13 – Workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies and priority status in redundancy
Our last episode of the year sees Colin and David discuss a Court of Appeal decision on workforce consultation in small-scale redundancies, an EAT decision on the correct application of priority status during a redundancy plus some festive joke...
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast: 'Sustainability'
In our third episode, Co-heads of our renowned Advertising & Marketing team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, sat down to discuss sustainability and environmental claims – an evergreen topic shaping the future of advertising.
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When employment and immigration law collide: navigating the crossover
How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law. &nbs...
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 12 – The Employment Rights Bill – Restructurings and Trade Union reform
This month’s discussion continues our thoughts on the new Employment Rights Bill, this time focusing on the new trade union rights as well as the finer details of the new collective redundancy and fire & rehire reforms.
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“That’s Entertainment” with Phil Hughes: Abigail Bergstrom, leading literary agent and published author
In this first episode of “That’s Entertainment”, Phil Hughes sits down with Abigail Bergstrom, a leading literary agent and published author. Abigail has shepherded over 34 titles onto bestsellers lists, and her authors have been listed for a p...
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Pay Attention Episode 5: A Finnish Line on Pay Transparency
In this episode of Pay Attention, we cross the “Finnish line” on pay transparency with Nana Karanen, a leading expert on Finland’s employment landscape. Together, we unpack how the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive could fit into Finland’s existi...
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