Morton Fraser's Podcasts

In our weekly employment law podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the key elements of a fair redundancy process.

In our latest Employment Law podcast David Hossack and Kate Sutherland discuss a recent decision of the EAT which is a reminder of the importance of employers following a fair procedure in misconduct dismissals and includes a discussion of the key aspects of a fair procedure.    

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and solicitor, Fiona Meek, discuss the decision to suspend the obligation to report gender pay gap information this year and the risks for employers who choose not to report.

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss the new Points Based Immigration System and what it will mean for employers in the coming months

In this week's podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss the recently announced job retention bonus as well as discussing an issue which has caused significant concern amongst employers - whether an employer can continue to claim under the CJRS during a redundant employee's notice period.  

In our latest podcast, Partner and mediator David Hossack discusses with Laura Mckenna the use of mediation in employment disputes including the increased use of virtual mediation flowing from the coronavirus pandemic.

In our latest employment law podcast, David Hossack, Partner and Kate Sutherland, Associate discuss the potential implications for flexible working in the future following the Coronavirus Pandemic.

We are all now somewhat used to the Government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and what it means to be furloughed but from 1 July 2020 there are some new rules for us to wrap our heads around with the introduction of "flexible furlough". In our latest podcast, David Hossack, Partner and Kate Sutherland, Associate, discuss what is flexible furlough and what are some of the key points for employers to be aware of.

In our weekly podcast, David Hossack and accredited discrimination expert, Sarah Gilzean, discuss new guidance from ACAS aimed at helping employers and their employees understand the complexities of the law on equal pay. 

With the furlough scheme due to finish in October, in our weekly podcast Innes Clark and David Hossack look at some of the issues that flow from redundancies including some important timings that employers need to be aware of.

In our latest employment podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at 3 issues arising out of the changes announced last week to the Government's Job Retention Scheme.

In our latest employment law podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack look at the changes to the furlough arrangements that will take place following the Chancellors announcement on 29 May. This will include an ability for furloughed employees to return to work part-time from 1 July and a requirement for employers to start making a financial contribution to the furlough scheme from 1 August.

David Hossack and Stuart McWilliams discuss how the Coronavirus is affecting business immigration issues, including: Is it possible to use the Government furlough scheme in relation to a Tier 2 visa holder? Are there any other changes that can be made to a Tier 2 visa holder's employment? How is the lockdown affecting visa applications, and can a prospective employee start before their visa is issued? How do you check the right to work of a remote worker?

As lockdown restrictions start to be eased, David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean look at the issues facing employers and employees surrounding a return to the workplace, health and safety considerations, the end of furlough and potential redundancies. 

In our latest podcast, family lawyer Dianne Millen and experienced child psychologist Dr Anne Woodhouse discuss some of the emotional, practical and legal issues for separated parents during the COVID-19 crisis, and look at how the courts can help.

In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Innes Clark look at the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme announced this week and also discuss some important points to bear in mind arising from the operation of the Scheme.

In latest of our podcast series "Stuck in the Middle", David Hossack and guest Graham Boyack of Scottish Mediation discuss mediation during the Coronavirus pandemic" 

In our latest podcast, Innes Clark and David Hossack discuss a recent Law Commission report which recommends significant changes to Employment Tribunals including extending time limits for raising claims, increasing breach of contract compensation to £100K and making it easier for claims to be allowed in late.

In this podcast two of our Employment Team partners, David Hossack and Lindsey Cartwright discuss the issues that should be addressed by employers who have employees at home, either on furlough or working from home, and give some insights as to employers' obligations and some practical considerations to reduce the likelihood of problems arising in the future.