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The Work Agenda
Lewis Silkin
117 episodes
1 week ago
In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposals on zero and low‑hours work in Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. They cover the right to request banded hours, reasonable notice for shifts with proportionate compensation for cancellations, and a ban on exclusivity clauses below the lower earnings limit. They also highlight likely key sector impacts, key differences wi...
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In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposals on zero and low‑hours work in Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. They cover the right to request banded hours, reasonable notice for shifts with proportionate compensation for cancellations, and a ban on exclusivity clauses below the lower earnings limit. They also highlight likely key sector impacts, key differences wi...
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Episodes (20/117)
The Work Agenda
‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: The Future of Zero-Hours Contracts
In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposals on zero and low‑hours work in Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. They cover the right to request banded hours, reasonable notice for shifts with proportionate compensation for cancellations, and a ban on exclusivity clauses below the lower earnings limit. They also highlight likely key sector impacts, key differences wi...
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1 week ago
13 minutes

The Work Agenda
In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 20 – In the Course of Employment?
In this episode, Colin and Tarun discuss when we might expect the Employment Rights Bill to receive royal assent, the changes you might need to make to your settlement agreement from this month and an EAT decision on what acting in the course of employment means.
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2 weeks ago
11 minutes

The Work Agenda
Peer-to-Peer podcast with Cathy Temple
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s Peer-to-Peer podcast, Julia Paulding, Chief People Officer at Lewis Silkin, sits down with Cathy Temple, Head of HR, EMEA at Salesforce. They discuss HR’s evolving role in AI-driven workplace transformation, emphasising the need for trust, transparent communication, human-centric leadership and continuous upskilling to build agile, future-ready organisations.
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes

The Work Agenda
Pay Attention Episode 15: Data privacy and pay transparency - an unresolvable conflict?
The EU’s Pay Transparency Directive is about shining a light on salaries; the GDPR is about keeping personal data under wraps. Put the two together and you’ve got a legal paradox: employers are asked to build a glass house, but only if the blinds are firmly drawn. In this episode, Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Lewis Silkin partners Bryony Long and Ben Favaro to unpack the real tension between transparency and privacy. From pay reporting obligations that bump into data minimisation,...
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1 month ago
23 minutes

The Work Agenda
‘Good Jobs’ Podcast: Unpacking the Way Forward
In this episode, Belfast employment partners Ciara Fulton and Paul Gillen introduce the Department for the Economy’s “Way Forward” response to the recent ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill consultation, marking a potentially major step forward for employment law in Northern Ireland. They set the scene for what these wide-ranging reforms could mean for the world of work in NI, and how organisations can start to think about the changes on the horizon. This episode launches a five-part mini-seri...
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1 month ago
21 minutes

The Work Agenda
In Conversation… with Professor Alan Felstead
In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s In Conversation podcast, Lucy Lewis is joined by Professor Alan Felstead, Emeritus Professor at Cardiff University and a leading expert on work, skills and employment. Alan shares insights from the landmark Skills and Employment Survey 2024, exploring how the world of work in the UK is evolving, what workers value, and the challenges and opportunities facing employers and policymakers. Key takeaways 1. Make fair work your business advantage: When em...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders - Episode 13: What you need to know about employment law in China
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 explore performance management under PRC law, including the high threshold for dismissing employees for incompetence, the role of Performance Improvement Plans, and key issues around overtime pay and non-compete clauses. While the law sets clear principles, many practical details remain undefined, creating challenges for emp...
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1 month ago
11 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders - Episode 12: Employment law in India – an overview
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 navigate the complexities of India’s employment law landscape. From the nuanced definition of “workmen” under Indian labour statutes to the practical challenges of terminating employment, we unpack key legal concepts and emerging trends. We also delve into the rise of frivolous litigation and criminal complaints, and examine...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders - Episode 11: Employment law in Australia – an overview
In this episode, we demystify Australia’s famously intricate employment landscape, unpacking the interplay between the federal Fair Work Act, state/territory legislation and the 120-plus modern awards that set industry-specific minimum standards. We also explore the distinctive concept of casual employment, the latest regulation of gig-economy “employee-like” workers, 2025 privacy reforms, the nation-leading positive duty to prevent workplace sexual harassment and proposed curbs on non-compet...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders | Episode 10: What you need to know about Singapore 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 delve into Singapore’s unique tripartite approach to labour policy, examining how collaboration between the government, employers, and unions shapes employment practices. We also unpack the practical aspects of terminating employment, redundancy pay, and understanding the country’s re-employment regime for older workers. &nb...
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2 months ago
17 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders | Episode 9: What you need to know about South Korean 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 South Korea’s pro-employee environment in the context of protections against unjust dismissal, the practicalities of terminating employment, business transfers and worker representation.
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2 months ago
12 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders | Episode 8: What you need to know about Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong’s business-friendly environment and discuss the absence of a general unfair dismissal regime, the practicalities of terminating employment and the unique procedures for handling disputes in the Hong Kong Labour Tribunal.
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2 months ago
12 minutes

The Work Agenda
Beyond Borders | Episode 7: Navigating workforce reduction
Beyond Borders is your go-to podcast series for navigating the challenges of managing an international workforce and decoding the intricacies of international employment law. In this special live episode, recorded at our Managing an International Workforce conference, we delve into the rising trend of performance-based dismissals among US-headquartered companies. Our experts examine whether this strategy can be effectively applied across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK. We also explo...
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2 months ago

The Work Agenda
Top tips when handling global mobility matters
Amy Nevins and David Lyons discuss their five top tips for HR professionals handling global mobility matters – from the key legal risks that may arise when employees work abroad to how you can support the business with their long term business strategy.
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3 months ago
20 minutes

The Work Agenda
Pay attention episode 14: Five big problems, one Pay Transparency Directive
Recorded live at our Managing an International Workforce event, our next episode of Pay Attention focusses on the five biggest challenges facing employers in relation to the new obligations of the Pay Transparency Directive. Expect practical insight, lively debate and a few things you’ll wish someone had told you sooner.
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The Work Agenda
The AdLaw Insights Podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint (Ep 6): Green claims
In this episode, Brinsley and Geraint examine the ‘will-they, won’t they’ saga that is the Green Claims Directive. They consider the landscape around green claims in the UK and EU in light of these latest developments, and explore the potential impact on businesses of all sizes… and the political controversies sprouting around the ‘on-again, off-again’ Green Claims Directive. They also check whether the UK regulations, including the DMCC Act, are taking root – and consider the implications fo...
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3 months ago
16 minutes

The Work Agenda
In House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 19 – Employment Tribunal trends and the Employment Rights Bill
Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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3 months ago
11 minutes

The Work Agenda
In Conversation... Geopolitical disruption and the future of work, what does this mean for employers?
In this special episode of our In Conversation podcast recorded live at our Managing an International Workforce Conference. James Davies, Partner at Lewis Silkin is joined by Ius Laboris colleagues from Canada, Italy and Poland to discuss the rapidly evolving global landscape, from intensifying trade wars and shifting alliances to the rise of populist politics and regional unrest. As the forces of geoeconomic fragmentation reshape international business, our expert panel unpacks the implicati...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

The Work Agenda
The Fair Work Agency: plans for state enforcement of employment rights
An important part of the Employment Rights Bill is the Fair Work Agency, a new single state enforcement agency for various employment rights that is due to start operating in April next year. In this episode Lucy Lewis and Colin Leckey explain what this means for employers, what powers it will have, and why this will be particularly significant for holiday pay.
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4 months ago
15 minutes

The Work Agenda
Pay Attention Episode 13: Is Denmark Already Løn-done on Pay Transparency?
With gender pay gap reporting already in place for over a decade, Denmark might seem ahead of the curve on pay transparency. But how much still needs to change under the new EU Directive? In this episode, we are joined by Yvonne Fredericksen of Norrbom Vinding to explore the Danish model, its flexicurity foundations, and whether employers are truly “løn-done” with pay transparency—or just getting started.
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4 months ago
26 minutes

The Work Agenda
In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposals on zero and low‑hours work in Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. They cover the right to request banded hours, reasonable notice for shifts with proportionate compensation for cancellations, and a ban on exclusivity clauses below the lower earnings limit. They also highlight likely key sector impacts, key differences wi...