Podcasts

Health and Safety | October 2025

Dust in the workplace isn’t just a nuisance, it’s a health and safety risk that SMEs can't afford to ignore. In this episode of In Conversation, we explore practical, cost-effective strategies for managing dust in small and medium-sized enterprises.

HR | October 2025

While disclosure in the employment tribunal is not automatic, it is common for an order for disclosure of documents to be made during the course of proceedings.  In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was asked to consider whether an employee’s request for disclosure of information should be granted. Listen along to find out what happened!

HR | October 2025

The employer in this case provided transport for its time workers from their homes to various job sites but did not pay the workers the National Minimum Wage for their time spent travelling.  HMRC asserted that this was a breach of the National Minimum Wage regulations and fined the employer who then appealed against HMRC’s findings to the Court of Appeal, which was tasked with determining whether the National Minimum Wage was payable or not in these circumstances. Listen along to find out what happened!

HR | October 2025

The Court was asked to determine whether the 3-year limitation period to bring a personal injury claim in the county court or High Court could be disapplied in circumstances where an employee had suffered HAVS as a result of long-term exposure to vibrating equipment but had waited until his employment with the company had ended before bringing his claim, despite having known about the connection between his job and his condition for considerably longer. Listen along to find out what happened!

HR | October 2025

In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was asked to decide whether an employer was liable for the sexual harassment of one employee by another when the harassment had taken place in the car of the offending party on the way to the other employee’s home, but where the other employee had mistakenly believed they should be working when in fact she was not and accordingly, the employer had neither sanctioned nor arranged the lift. Listen along to find out what happened!

HR | October 2025

The employee in this case brought whistleblowing claims against their employer which were then settled between the parties.  After the matter settled the employer made statements about the proceedings which the employee said amounted to detriments and which he brought further claims in relation to.  The Employment Appeal Tribunal was tasked with determining whether those post-employment detriments were protected. Listen along to find out what happened!

HR | October 2025

While not an employment-related case, this case is one of the first to deal with transgender and single-sex issues since the Supreme Court’s decision in For Women Scotland Limited v The Scottish Ministers and is useful in demonstrating how that decision is likely to be applied. Listen along to find out what happened!

Health & Safety | October 2025

In this short webinar, our team shares essential guidance on working safely at heights — covering key risks, regulations, and practical tips to protect workers and improve compliance. Whether you're in construction, maintenance, or facilities management, this session offers valuable insights to help you stay safe and informed. 

Health & Safety | October 2025

In this episode, we explore the intersection of mental health and workplace safety in small businesses. Our host sits down with our health and safety expert to unpack how mental wellbeing fits into the broader safety conversation—and why it’s essential for business owners to take it seriously.

AI | January 2025

Duncan Callow and María de la O Martínez, Head of Innovation at Lefebvre, sit down to discuss the Impact of AI on UK businesses, specifically in the accountancy and tax advisory industries. Click here to watch the video. 

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