News & Legal Updates

Due to popular demand (one listener), Simon returns for the final episode of Season 7. He is joined by Jack and Blair and they discuss three Christmas party employment tribunal claims.

In the last episode of season 7, we reach the end of the “Long and Winding (Newbie) Road”. Employment lawyers Jack, Blair and Stephen discuss how “We Can Work It Out” when taking a new recruit through a probationary period and induction process. 

In Season 7 Episode 7, Employment Lawyers Stephen, Blair and Jack discuss the do’s and don’ts of pre-employment health questions.   In addition to lots of useful tips about how to avoid exposing your business to a discrimination risk, we also learn which member of the team is a demon on the dancefloor.  Blair shines in the mini quiz.  Stephen is getting into the spirit of festive party season and urges listeners to sign up to our mailing list

The Newbies well and truly take over this week as Stephen is joined by Paul Nash of Blackadders Corporate team with a focus on all things data protection. We look at why it is important for employers to be aware of their data protection obligations from the outset and throughout a recruitment process and offer our top tips on the main areas which can give rise to problems. We also find out about the first album Paul owned and Stephen partly reveals his one true claim to fame, as they process some of their own personal data!

In Season 7 Episode 5: Simon returns and is joined by Jack and Blair to discuss confidentiality and restrictive covenants. They highlight top tips when drafting confidentiality clauses in employment contracts and how make sure that restrictive covenants are enforceable. We also find out which song one of Simon’s clients performed when giving evidence at a tribunal. ‘I gotta feeling’ that it’s going to be a good episode….

In Season 7 Episode 4: Employment Lawyers Stephen, Blair and Jack discuss the all important employment contract and job offer letter. In addition to lots of useful tips about the documentation to be issued before a new employee starts work and whether a job offer can be withdrawn, we also learn which member of the team has already started Christmas shopping. Jack reminisces about the circumstances of him joining Blackadders. Stephen remains tight lipped about his own contract negotiations.

In Season 7 Episode 3: Stephen, Jack and Blair discuss the important checks that need to be carried out before formally employing any successful applicant. They talk about Right to Work Checks, previous cases and provide their favourite referees of all time. You won’t believe Stephen’s choice of referee (or Blair’s impression of this referee) …

In Season 7 Episode 2, Simon, Jack and (newbie) Blair discuss the selection process which may involve shortlisting applicants, interviews and reasonable adjustments for suitable candidates. They also give some examples of questions not to ask during an interview process and there’s a niche Trainspotting reference thrown in. But, will we ever hear about the circumstances surrounding Jack’s p-leather jacket?

Season 7 is 'The Newbies' series of podcasts. The ELiYP team will be looking at the ins and outs of recruiting and integrating new employees into the business, together with identifying some legal pitfalls...

Given the massive demand for more podcasts before Autumn, Simon and Jack have relented and released their final (bonus) podcast in The Law Behind The Headlines season.