Transgender Employee, Incorrect Pronouns, Neurodiversity and the Law

A Welfare Case Turned Operational Crisis

🚨 A welfare case turned operational crisis. An employee's flexible working request was approved to support caring responsibilities. A welfare meeting followed. The employee was signed off with mental health concerns. Now the business wants to introduce even later shifts, making the agreed arrangement unworkable. In this episode, we explore the legal, practical, and people implications of changing working hours, managing welfare concerns, and balancing business needs with employee rights. With our unified offering, conduct the right checks, resolve issues efficiently, and reduce risk with our lawyer-led employment software, consultancy, and CPD-accredited e-learning. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ #HRER #FlexibleWorking #HRPodcast #PeopleManagement #EmploymentLaw /

“My AI Lawyer Sent That”

"Please disregard the resignation letter… my AI lawyer sent it.” Yes, really. ⚖️ An employee off sick for 6+ months 📂 Multiple grievances + a huge SAR request 🤖 An AI-generated legal letter alleging discrimination & constructive dismissal So: Is the resignation valid? Should AI-generated complaints be taken seriously? Who’s liable when AI gets it wrong? How should HR respond? Tune in to find out more! And get in touch to hear about our AI virtual assistant in our portal, which can draft disciplinary letters, provide guidance on appropriate actions, assess whether decisions are legally compliant, and so much more. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ #HR #EmploymentLaw #ArtificialIntelligence #EmployeeRelations #HRER /

Transgender Employee, Incorrect Pronouns, Neurodiversity and the Law

What happens when two protected characteristics collide? An employee with dyspraxia struggles to consistently use a colleague’s correct pronouns after their gender transition. They say it’s not intentional - it’s their disability. But the risk? A potential discrimination claim. We explore: Mistake or discrimination? Legal risks for employers Reasonable adjustments & support How HR can prevent issues early Avoid discrimination altogether with our practical CPD training, employment law software, and legal consultancy - all designed to keep you out of tribunal and reduce legal costs. https://meetings-eu1.hubspot.com/james146/ #Neurodiversity #EmploymentLaw #HRPodcast #DiversityAndInclusion #HRER /

HR:ER Reads Mean Comments

HR:ER just read your meanest comments… out loud 🎙️🔥 And honestly? Some of you did NOT hold back 👀 💬 “Has this woman swallowed a HR manual, get a life love” 💬 “You don’t pay my sick pay b*tch” 💬 “I’d focus more on getting your barber into a disciplinary mate” We’re also owning up to our own mistakes. If you’ve ever thought HR gets it wrong… or been on the receiving end of it - this one’s for you. #HRPodcast #WorkplaceDrama #MeanComments #HRER #EmploymentLaw /

Family Feuds at Work: When Political Arguments Turn Professional

A father and son clash over politics - and now it’s escalated into tense meetings, team discomfort, and formal grievances. The twist? Their uncle owns the business. In this episode, our HR consultancy answers: • What HR should do first • Do family ties change anything? • Where “free speech” becomes workplace risk • Are political beliefs protected in the UK? Keep conflict out of your workplace - manage grievances, disciplinaries, and policies with our HR software, complete with legal guidance. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot. /