Employment Rights Online: The Podcast

Employment Rights Online
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Employment Rights Online: The Podcast

Employment Rights Online: The Podcast - is a podcast for employees and workers! The podcast looks at all things to do with employment rights, employment wrongs and other job related matters. Dr Asher your podcast host, delves into these subjects from the point of view of all types of employees and workers! There are podcasts out there, that focus on what employers need to know, to be ahead of problems their staff might have or might cause for their business. Employment Rights Online comes at the subject of 'employment rights' from the position of workers and workers' rights! Want to know how to deal with bullying at work, how to manage toxic relationships, or about grievance and disciplinary procedures or how to manage disputes at work - this is the podcast for you. Want to know about how your job might be affected by the working time directive, flexible working or lone working - this is the podcast for you! Are you interested in what your boss might be looking at during your forthcoming appraisal - we can help with that. Looking to repair your damaged professional reputation because of poor treatment at work - we can help with that. This podcast covers these problems and many more. We believe that the time to get on terms with your employment rights is when things are calm at work and not when things are going wrong! When things are calm, it's much easier to take the information in and follow through with employment protecton actions. And that's why we're here! Employment Rights Online: The Podcast, aims to bridge that gap between not knowing about employment rights - and being able to take effective actions to protect yourself and your rights at work. Whilst Employment Rights Online has sought to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, Dr Asher and Employment Rights Online are not responsible and will not be held liable for any inaccuracies and, or related consequences, including any loss arising from relying on this information. If you are in need of legal advise to address an employment problem, please contact your usual services as soon as possible for advice.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    #269: What Happens When Your Employer Says You Have Breached The Mutual Trust And Confidence Duty By Saying Bad Things About the Company? These Two Cases Will Help!

    Send us a text Hi there, This week we continue looking at cases where employers have accused their staff of breaching the ‘mutual trust and confidence’ duty, paying particular attention to reputational harm. To explain how this breach can affect you, we use two contrasting employment tribunal cases, which have two different outcomes for the worker. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint yourself with your employment rights in this area, the more your rights will act...

    13 min

  2. 17 APR

    #268: Is Your Employer on the List of Shame? 524 UK Employers Were Prosecuted in 2024 For Not Paying the National Minimum Wage? You Can Check Here!

    Send us a text Hi there Last week, we podcasted about the new National Minimum and National Living Wage Rates and provided you with the rates, to check against your own wage slips. But, as is tradition when it comes to the new wage rates in April of every year, this podcast episode focuses on the new list of employers who have been prosecuted for not paying the correct wage rates. If you are not paid in accordance with the law, please do not suffer in silence. Try to resolve things as b...

    14 min

  3. 10 APR

    #267: New National Minimum Wage Rates Became Law on 1st April 2025. Are You Being Paid At the Right Hourly Rate!

    Send us a text Hi There... This week is national living wage and national Minimum Wage week. And what this means, is that legally, your employer must - not may, but must increase your hourly rate to the new rates set by the Government. In this week’s episode we take you through your new hourly rates, we share the top 10 reasons bad employers have given for not wanting to pay the new rates, and we touch on what you can do if your employer refuses to pay. It's our view, that the mor...

    16 min

  4. 3 APR

    #266: What does the term ‘Implied Trust and Confidence’ In Your Employment Contract Mean, And How Might Your Employer Breach This Term To Make You Walk Out Of Your Job!

    Send us a text Hi there In this week’s episode we take a deep dive into what it means when your employer breaches the ‘Implied Duty of Mutual Trust and Confidence’ term In Your Employment Contracts. This term has huge importance in your contract of employment because it is meant to ensure that both you and your employer act in good faith towards each other. When this duty is breached or broken, it can lead to significant consequences for you at work. It's our view, that the more you are...

    15 min

  5. 27 MAR

    #265: Your Desk At Work Matters! This is How a Low Status Desk Given To a Senior Employee, Led to a Landmark Employment Tribunal Ruling of Unfair Dismissal!

    Send us a text Hi there In this week’s episode we look at a recent employment tribunal case that decided a senior manager had been unfairly constructively dismissed because he was moved to an inferior desk at his new office. We break down what this ‘desk’ issue means for employees and employers, and why even a desk at work can carry legal weight. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint yourself with your employment rights in this area, the more your rights wil...

    14 min

  6. 20 MAR

    #264: Plans Are In Progress To Provide ‘Bereavement Leave’ As an Employment Right for Grieving Parents Suffering a Miscarriage. Here’s Where We Are!

    Send us a text Hi there Currently, your UK employment rights only recognises the loss of a baby after 24 weeks, as a stillbirth - granting parents up to 56 weeks of maternity leave. But for earlier child losses which affect 1 in 4 pregnancies, parents have had no employment rights - and that is about to change. In this week’s episode, we look a the new ‘Miscarriage Bereavement Leave’ employment rights, which the government is proposing to bring online in 2026 – and why this is a positive move...

    12 min

  7. 6 MAR

    #263: 'Presenteeism': The Hidden Costs of Showing Up To Work When You Know You Are Too Ill To Be At Work!

    Send us a text Hi there In this week’s episode we look at the impact of ‘Presenteeism’ in the workplace. Presenteeism refers to the practice of you showing up to work despite being ill, stressed, or otherwise unable to perform at your best. On the surface, it may seem like a sign of dedication and commitment. However, beneath this pretence and superficial appearance of hard work, lies a lot of negative consequences that can harm both you and the job! It's our view, that the more you are able ...

    15 min

  8. 27 FEB

    #262: What Kind of Workplace Behaviour and Culture Makes You Hate Your Job? The Survey Said….!

    Send us a text Hi there In last week’s episode, we introduced you to the ‘What Workers Want Survey’ 2025, and the top 5 key findings from the survey that workers say - encourages them to stay in their jobs. In this week’s episode, we move the discussion on to look at what workers are saying, is the worst workplace culture that forces them to leave their jobs. Do any of the concerns resonate with you? The survey provides some really interesting insights and we would be interested in your...

    13 min
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    Employment Rights Online: The Podcast - is a podcast for employees and workers! The podcast looks at all things to do with employment rights, employment wrongs and other job related matters. Dr Asher your podcast host, delves into these subjects from the point of view of all types of employees and workers! There are podcasts out there, that focus on what employers need to know, to be ahead of problems their staff might have or might cause for their business. Employment Rights Online comes at the subject of 'employment rights' from the position of workers and workers' rights! Want to know how to deal with bullying at work, how to manage toxic relationships, or about grievance and disciplinary procedures or how to manage disputes at work - this is the podcast for you. Want to know about how your job might be affected by the working time directive, flexible working or lone working - this is the podcast for you! Are you interested in what your boss might be looking at during your forthcoming appraisal - we can help with that. Looking to repair your damaged professional reputation because of poor treatment at work - we can help with that. This podcast covers these problems and many more. We believe that the time to get on terms with your employment rights is when things are calm at work and not when things are going wrong! When things are calm, it's much easier to take the information in and follow through with employment protecton actions. And that's why we're here! Employment Rights Online: The Podcast, aims to bridge that gap between not knowing about employment rights - and being able to take effective actions to protect yourself and your rights at work. Whilst Employment Rights Online has sought to ensure that the information is accurate and up to date, Dr Asher and Employment Rights Online are not responsible and will not be held liable for any inaccuracies and, or related consequences, including any loss arising from relying on this information. If you are in need of legal advise to address an employment problem, please contact your usual services as soon as possible for advice.

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    • Creator
      Employment Rights Online
    • Years Active
      2020 - 2025
    • Episodes
      269
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      Explicit
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      © 2025 Employment Rights Online: The Podcast
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