Having A NatteRR

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 11

Having A NatteRR continues to light up your lockdown with yet another 'memorable' episode.

This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of Power v Secure Code Warrior Limited. In this case, the Claimant brought claims of sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation against her former employer which were all dismissed at a preliminary hearing. One question for the Employment Tribunal was whether the use of the phrase 'has balls', which was used in reference to the Claimant, amounted to an act of direct sex discrimination and sex-related harassment.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 10

The lockdown may have been extended but Having A NatteRR carries on bringing joy (or horror and sheer despair) to your ears!

This week, Simon, David and Sam discuss the case of Allen v Paradigm Precision Burnley Limited & Carl Wheeler. In this case, an employment tribunal ruled that the Claimant had suffered harassment relating to sexual orientation, direct sexual orientation discrimination, victimisation, detrimental treatment for seeking to take additional adoption leave, and constructive unfair dismissal. A total of £174,645 was ordered to be paid to the Claimant by the first Respondent.

Having A NatteRR - Interview with Ann Francke OBE (Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute)

In a special edition of Having A NatteRR, Robinson Ralph were honoured to talk with Ann Francke OBE who is the Chief Executive of the Chartered Management Institute. Ann provided great insight into how managers and leaders should help their employees through the COVID-19 crisis and gave a few hints and tips as to what to think about.

We would also strongly recommend that you check out the Chartered Management Institute's webpage on leadership during the COVID-19 crisis. Click here to view the webpage.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 9

You'll be pleased to know that Robinson Ralph has found something to talk about which is not related to COVID-19. This week, Simon, David and Samuel discuss the Supreme Court's recent decision in WM Morrison Supermarkets plc (Appellant) v Various Claimants (Respondents). 

In this case, Morrisons won its appeal on vicarious liability as the Supreme Court ruled that the online disclosure of payroll data was not an act that an employee ('S') was authorised to do. They also ruled that a temporal or causal connection alone does not satisfy the test and that it was highly material whether S was acting on his employer’s business or for purely personal reasons.

Having A NatteRR - Webinar: Furloughed Workers

In response the developing situation in the world of employment law regarding COVID-19, Robinson Ralph held a webinar which addressed questions on the Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme which allows employers to designate some employees as Furloughed Workers.

Questions included:

•  What does 'Furloughed Worker' mean?
•  What does it mean for your organisation?
•  What do you need to do?

We hope you find this podcast version of our webinar useful.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 8

Despite being in three separate locations this week, the Robinson Ralph team discuss the case of Neave v N & C Pubs Ltd (in liquidation). This case involved a kitchen porter who was dismissed after starting his annual leave a day earlier than he was authorised to. The Employment Tribunal found the decision to dismiss was “procedurally inept” and that the porter had been unfairly dismissed.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 7

Taking a break from tradition, the Robinson Ralph boys had a "helpful" discussion about Coronavirus and came up with some suggestions that employers may wish to consider incorporating within the workplace.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 6

Up for discussion this week is the case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing. In this case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal ruled that an employee had been unfairly dismissed due to the failure of an investigating officer to tell a dismissing manager that the victim of an alleged sexual assault by the dismissed employee had withdrawn her complaint to the police.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 5

The brand new episode of Series 2 of Having A NatteRR features a discussion about the recent Preliminary Hearing in the case of Khan v Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), which has ultimately led the CPS to consider making an application to restrict a prolific complainant from bringing further proceedings without permission.

Having A NatteRR - Series 2: Episode 4

Under the microscope this week is the recent case of Rae v Wellhead Electrical Supplies Limited. The former managing director of a company resigned in anger by telling another director “I won’t be back”. He was then prevented from retracting his resignation by the company’s board of directors.

Whilst agreeing that the resignation “amounted to an apparently unambiguous resignation”, the judge found that the company should have thought more given the circumstances before terminating the managing director’s employment. The managing director’s claim of unfair dismissal was upheld.

There are quite a few take away points from this one so it’s well worth a listen!