Having A NatteRR

Having A NatteRR - Series 4: Episode 1

Robinson Ralph is back for a brand new series of 'Having A NatteRR'.

Simon, David and Samuel kick off the new series by discussing the case of Rawal v Royal Mail Group Limited. In this case, the Employment Tribunal awarded the Claimant, who was a postman, £37,720.98 after finding that he had been unfairly dismissed by the Respondent for urinating while on his round.

There’s also a brief and rare appearance from Juliet on the podcast as well as a rambling and uninformed discussion about coconuts, which we think Dave has got confused with bowling balls.

Having A NatteRR - The Christmas Party Episode

As a special treat for anyone who follows this absolute shambles of a podcast, Simon, David and Samuel present a special episode of 'Having A NatteRR'.

The guys talk about their views on and experiences of workplace Christmas parties. They've actually surprised themselves a little bit in that they think this episode is quite decent and they don't completely regret having recorded it. As always though, you can be the judge of whether they should or not!

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 8

Robinson Ralph returns for the final episode in Series 3 of ‘Having A NatteRR'.

Simon, David and Samuel discuss the case of Crompton v Eden Private Staff Limited. In this case, an Employment Tribunal awarded £900 to the 57-year-old Claimant who was the victim of age discrimination and harassment due to being repeatedly asked by her boss if she was having "a senior moment".

Samuel also shares some good news about his new house and David mentions that he went for a walk last weekend.

Enthralling stuff as usual.

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 7

Robinson Ralph is back with a brand new episode of ‘Having A NatteRR’.

Simon, David and Samuel discuss the case of Mehdinejad v Royal Mail. In this case, an Employment Tribunal ordered the Respondent to pay the Claimant £14,000 in compensation for disability harassment. The Claimant suffers from ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. A manager for the Respondent approached the Claimant and both insulted and intimidated him by repeatedly referring to him as “dodgy”.

Simon also talks about his former dream of becoming a pilot and how he would transform the designs of fighter jets. A very unique discussion which will live long in the memory.

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 6

Robinson Ralph bring you another edition of its unforgettable podcast, ‘Having A NatteRR’.

Simon, David and Samuel discuss the case of Ryan v South West Ambulance Services NHS Trust. In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal were asked to consider the question of whether a talent pool created by an employer and comprising mainly of employees below the age of 55, was indirectly discriminatory against an employee on the grounds of age.

There’s also a bit of a chat about sweets, chocolate and wine. If that isn’t a winning combination then who knows what is?

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 5

The Robinson Ralph gang are back with a brand new episode of ‘Having A NatteRR’.

Simon, David and Samuel discuss the case of BC v Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland. This case concerned a number of WhatsApp messages between police officers which were found by an investigating detective and which led to misconduct charges being brought against the officers. The officers brought a petition in the Outer House of the Court of Session complaining that using their WhatsApp messages to bring non-criminal misconduct proceedings against them was a breach of their right to privacy under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Simon provides an interesting anecdote about his experience with lifts and Samuel tells us about his travels around the British Isles.”

What more could you want in a podcast?”

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 4

The latest episode of 'Having A NatteRR' is now available.

This week, Simon, David and Samuel discuss the case of Morales v Premier Fruits (Covent Garden) Ltd. In this case, an Employment Tribunal granted interim relief to an employee claiming unfair dismissal who used the assistance of a trade union to bring a grievance about a reduction in wages implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a lack of Personal Protective Equipment.

At the conclusion of the grievance, the Claimant was dismissed, purportedly because he had refused to consent to a pay reduction. The Claimant claimed unfair dismissal for making use of trade union services and on grounds that he had made protected disclosures. He applied for interim relief.

The Judge considered that it was likely that the Claimant would be able to show that he was dismissed because he had sought the assistance of a trade union to bring a grievance (but not the protected disclosure).

Also this week, there is a discussion about Simon and David's recent holidays; a discussion about whether a coconut is actually a nut; and a discussion about who would win a darts match between a crocodile and a great white shark.

It really has to be heard to be believed!

Simon Robinson BBC Radio Leeds Interview

Listen to Simon's latest radio interview on BBC Radio Leeds with Stephanie Hirst where he discusses staff asking to remain working at home if they feel uncomfortable working in the office, employers responsibilities to ensure the safety of staff in this new Covid world and worker’s rights if they are returning from abroad and having to quarantine.

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 3

The latest episode of 'Having A NatteRR' is now available.

This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of Hill v Lloyds Bank Plc. In this case, it was decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that requiring an employer to give an undertaking not to make a disabled employee work with colleagues who had allegedly bullied her, or to offer a severance payment if this was not possible, was in fact a reasonable adjustment.

Simon tells us about his recent Twitter success and David talks about the beer he's been brewing.

As always, enthralling stuff!

Having A NatteRR - Series 3: Episode 2

Robinson Ralph returns with yet another episode of 'Having A NatteRR'.

This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of West v Redditch Borough Council. In this case, the Claimant was dismissed after accidentally opening a message on his phone containing footage of a woman making "sexual moans", which was heard by over 100 of his colleagues during a meeting.

The Claimant brought a claim of unfair dismissal and breach of contract and alleged that the noises were from a video of a 'goose honking'.

The Employment Tribunal ruled that 'on the balance of probabilities' the sounds were of a sexual nature and that the Claimant's "dishonest" explanation resulted in the dismissal rather than the video itself.

An interesting case with some useful lessons....for once!