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Employment Law Matters

by Daniel Barnett · English · Business

Are you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 10 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 12 minNew

270 Burnham Takes Aim at Non-Competes

Getting Redundancy Right - www.danielbarnett.com/gettingredundancyright HR Inner Circle - www.hrinnercircle.co.uk SI 2026/1065: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/1065/made Darren Newman - https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2026/10/09/tackling-bogus-self-employment/ 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Employment Rights Act update service -https...

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S11 · E269 · 5 Oct 2026 · 10 min
269 Three Becomes Six
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass Right to join a union - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab39b77fe72ed1e2b02ef02/government-response-make-work-pay-duty-to-inform-workers-of-their-right-to-join-a-trade-union.pdf Acas flexible working consultation - https://www.acas.org.uk/about-us/acas-consultations/code-of-practice-flexible-working-requests-2026 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTub...
S11 · E268 · 28 Sep 2026 · 11 min
268 Delay and Detail for the Duty to Inform
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass Timeline update - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act/plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act-timeline-update Duty to inform consultation outcome - Full response PDF (27 pages): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6ab39b77fe72ed1e2b02ef02/government-response-make-work-pay-duty-to-inform-workers-of-their-right-to-join-a-tra...
S11 · E267 · 21 Sep 2026 · 11 min
267 New Flexible Working Rules Finally Take Shape
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass Flexible working consultation response - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aa94e08086ce7c57b8184cb/flexible-working-consultation-response.pdf NSL v Bean - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6aa950ad2f29b388848184ef/NSL_Ltd_v_Mr_Dean_Bean__2026__EAT_132.pdf 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co...
S11 · E266 · 14 Sep 2026 · 11 min
266 Tribunals Can’t Cope
Employment Law MasterClass: www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass Tribunal statistics: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2026/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-april-to-june-2026 Next Retail v Thandi: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a9add70f5b35599aec19258/1__Next_Retail_Ltd_2__Next_Distribution_Ltd_v_Miss_M_Thandi_and_others__2026__EAT_130.pdf 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com &n...
S11 · E265 · 7 Sep 2026 · 11 min
265 B&Q named and shamed - who’s next?
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass Minimum wage naming and shaming - NMW naming round 24 press release, DBIST and Fair Work Agency, 3 September 2026: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/short-changing-staff-isnt-a-shortcut-to-success-nearly-660-employers-announced-as-failing-to-pay-the-minimum-wage Kristensen v Portman Healthcare Ltd [2026] EAT 127 - https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a993ef23b22fb169dc19148/Mr_B_Kristensen_v_Portman_Healthcare_Ltd__2...
S11 · E264 · 1 Sep 2026 · 11 min
264 January 2027 has already started
Employment Law MasterClass - www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassCode of Practice (Electronic and Workplace Balloting for Statutory Trade Union Ballots) Order 2026, SI 2026/880: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/880/madeElectronic and workplace balloting: code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practiceMake Work Pay: revised tipping code of practice (closes 11:59pm, 29 September 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publicatio...
S11 · E263 · 26 Aug 2026 · 8 min
263 Gratuitous Consultation
MasterClass tour 2026: www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassRevised tipping code of practice: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-revised-tipping-code-of-practiceGOV.UK, Electronic and workplace balloting: code of practice (in force 25 August 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/electronic-and-workplace-balloting-code-of-practice🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk...
S11 · E262 · 18 Aug 2026 · 11 min
262 Deadlines, Delivery Plans and Data Cars
It’s now just three weeks until the first Work in Progress session of my autumn MasterClass tour, in St Albans. Newcastle is completely sold out. Birmingham and Bristol sold out too, so we’ve secured bigger rooms in both venues, and even those are already over eighty percent full. Southampton and Edinburgh are filling up fast, and there’s still plenty of room in Cardiff, Leeds and Manchester. I’ve also added a third London date, and if you can’t make it to your nearest city, there’s a live vi...
S11 · E261 · 10 Aug 2026 · 11 min
261 The Biggest Rewrite Since 2009
Daniel returns from two weeks at sea to a double edition covering the biggest shake-up in workplace procedures for a generation: the draft new Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, the first full rewrite since 2009. Informal resolution, new letter requirements, a necessity test for suspension, and worker terminology throughout. Plus electronic balloting for union votes arriving on 25 August, key consultation deadlines, and an unexpected encounter with Elaine Paige. L...
S11 · E260 · 27 Jul 2026 · 10 min
260 The sword that kills you…
MasterClass booking: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclass Lewis Silkin, “What’s in the Employment Rights Act?” (21 July 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/07/21/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actHerbert Smith Freehills Kramer, “UK: new consultations on enforcement of statutory holiday rights and workplace monitoring” (22 July 2026): https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/employment/2026-posts/uk-consultations-statutory-holiday-enforcement-wmtAsk a question about the Employment Rights ...
S11 · E259 · 27 Jul 2026 · 11 min
259 When the harasser is your biggest client
MasterClass booking: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassTimeline document: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/implementing-the-plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act/plan-to-make-work-pay-and-employment-rights-act-timeline-updateSlaughter and May, Employment Bulletin July 2026: https://www.slaughterandmay.com/insights/new-insights/employment-bulletin-july-2026/Lewis Silkin, “What’s in the Employment Rights Act?” tracker (updated 10 July 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/en...
S11 · E258 · 13 Jul 2026 · 11 min
258 The Countdown to 30 October…
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Law MasterClass - https://www.danielbarnett.com/masterclass SI 2026/756, Trade Unions (Right to Access Workplaces) (Required Information) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/contents/made (commencement confirmed at reg 1: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/756/regulation/1/made)SI 2026/758, Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026: https://www.legisla...
S11 · E257 · 6 Jul 2026 · 10 min
257 Holiday, Tipping, Time Limits & Legal Officers
Written Ministerial Statement HCWS158, “Implementing the Employment Rights Act: June 2026 Update”, 30 June 2026: commonsbusiness.parliament.uk/Document/106462/Pdf?subType=StandardConsultation: Make Work Pay: holiday pay compliance and enforcement (opened 30 June 2026, closes 22 September 2026): gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-holiday-pay-compliance-and-enforcementGovernment response: Make Work Pay: strengthening the law on tipping (published 29 June 2026): gov.uk/government/cons...
S11 · E256 · 29 Jun 2026 · 8 min
256 Data, data everywhere
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2025/18/contentsICO guidance, How to deal with data protection complaints: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/how-to-deal-with-data-protection-complaints/Travers Smith, Get ready for the new data protection complaints handling rules: https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/get-ready-for-the-new-data-protection-complaints-handling-rules/Littler, UK Data Protection Update, the new “Right to Complain”: http...
S11 · E255 · 22 Jun 2026 · 10 min
255 You didn’t know this about unfair dismissal
Tribunal Statistics Quarterly, January to March 2026 (MoJ, 11 June 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tribunals-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026/tribunal-statistics-quarterly-january-to-march-2026Darren Newman, “Is the government serious about guaranteed hours?” (Range of Reasonable Responses, 2 June 2026): https://rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2026/06/02/is-the-government-serious-about-guaranteed-hours/Employment Law Masterclass 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/masterc...
S11 · E254 · 8 Jun 2026 · 11 min
254 Zero Hours Consultation
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-05-12/national-disgrace-workers-taking-bosses-to-court-forced-to-wait-until-2030Personnel Today, “Employers respond to King’s Speech 2026” https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/kings-speech-employers-respond-cipd-cbi-commentary/REC response to the King’s Speech 2026 https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-and-campaigns/government-and-campaigns/rec-responds-kings-speech-2026-government-must-step-gas-rea...
S11 · E253 · 1 Jun 2026 · 10 min
253 The Protected Conversation Myth
Masterclass tour 2026: https://danielbarnett.com/masterclassHR Inner Circle: https://danielbarnett.com/hr-inner-circle/Misuse of NDAs consultation (closes 8 July 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-work-pay-misuse-of-non-disclosure-agreements-ndasLewis Silkin, Government consults on collective redundancy thresholds: https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/02/27/government-consults-on-collective-redundancy-thresholdsMishcon de Reya, Employment Rights Act Hub: https://www....
S11 · E252 · 26 May 2026 · 11 min
252 Two weeks - no excuses
Daniel’s MasterClass Tour (Autumn 2026): www.danielbarnett.com/masterclassFair Work Agency contact page (helpline update, 22 May 2026): https://www.gov.uk/guidance/contact-the-fair-work-agencyWork and Pensions Committee Disability at Work proposal — People Management, 22 May 2026: https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1959113/employers-face-two-week-deadline-disabled-workers-adjustment-requestsFit notes pilot scheme — Personnel Today, 20 May 2026: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/govern...
S11 · E251 · 18 May 2026 · 12 min
251 Hello, 2030 tribunals
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism report https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2026-05-12/national-disgrace-workers-taking-bosses-to-court-forced-to-wait-until-2030Personnel Today, “Employers respond to King’s Speech 2026” https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/kings-speech-employers-respond-cipd-cbi-commentary/REC response to the King’s Speech 2026 https://www.rec.uk.com/our-view/policy-and-campaigns/government-and-campaigns/rec-responds-kings-speech-2026-government-must-step-gas-rea...
S11 · E250 · 11 May 2026 · 8 min
250 Not much happened this week
Lewis Silkin “How will the Employment Rights Act 2025 impact M&A?” https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/05/07/how-will-the-employment-rights-act-2025-impact-maLinklaters “New rules on the way for NDAs relating to discrimination and harassment” https://www.linklaters.com/insights/blogs/employmentlinks/2026/april/new-rules-on-the-way-for-ndas-relating-to-discrimination-and-harassment🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My You...
S11 · E249 · 27 Apr 2026 · 9 min
249 Detriments and stuff
🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES Employment Rights Act update service -https://danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact/Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.ukHR Policies - https://danielbarnett.com/policies/Own-branded email updates for solicitors - www.employmentlawbulletins.com🌞 WHO AM I I'm Daniel Barnett, an employment law and HR barrist...
S11 · E248 · 20 Apr 2026 · 10 min
248 Employment Tribunal Statistics
Tribunal User Group Meeting Minutes: https://www.judiciary.uk/courts-and-tribunals/tribunals/employment-tribunal/employment-tribunal-england-wales/national-user-group/Lewis Silkin, Employment Rights Act timeline: https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/04/15/employment-rights-act-timeline Collyer Bristow, Key Changes in Force from 6 April 2026: https://collyerbristow.com/shorter-reads/employment-rights-act-2025-key-changes-in-force-from-6-april-2026-a-practical-summary-for-employers/Mish...
S11 · E247 · 13 Apr 2026 · 10 min
247 Trade Union Access
Join Daniel Barnett’s Employment Rights Act Update Service www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact Backhouse Jones, “Trade Union Workplace Access Code consultation now open” (9 April 2026): https://backhousejones.co.uk/trade-union-workplace-access-code-consultation-now-open-have-your-say/ Lewis Silkin, “What’s in the Employment Rights Act?” (updated March 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/en/insights/2026/03/11/whats-in-the-employment-rights-act Mishcon de Reya ERA Hub: https://www.mishco...
S11 · E246 · 7 Apr 2026 · 9 min
246 It’s this week…
Law firm articles: - Baker McKenzie, “United Kingdom: April 2026 Increases to Statutory Payments and New Rights”: https://www.bakermckenzie.com/en/insight/publications/2026/04/united-kingdom-april-2026-increases-to-statutory-payments-and-new-rights - Bird & Bird, “UK Employment Rights Act 2025: What’s new from April 2026": https://www.twobirds.com/en/insights/2026/uk/uk-employment-rights-act-2025--whats-new-from-april-2026 - Lewis Silkin, “In the middle of implementing collective redunda...
S11 · E245 · 30 Mar 2026 · 7 min
245 Sneaky record-keeping for holiday pay
Daniel Barnett’s Employment Rights Act Service: https://www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactSI 2026/323 — ERA 2025 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2026/323/contents/madeLewis Silkin ERA 2025 tracker (updated 24 March 2026): https://www.lewissilkin.com/insights/2026/03/24/whats-in-the-employment-rights-actBaker McKenzie ERA 2025 Summary and Next Steps (March 2026): https://www.bakermckenzie.com/e...
S11 · E244 · 23 Mar 2026 · 7 min
244 Compensation Limits and Third Party Harassment
ERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsact This Week’s Topics Employment tribunal compensation limits increase – The Employment Rights (Increase of Limits) Order 2026 raises the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal from £118,223 to £123,543 and the weekly pay limit from £719 to £751, effective 6 April 20266 April 2026 changes countdown – Protective award doubling, day-one paternity and parental leave, SSP reform, sexual harassment as a qualifying disclosure, vol...
S11 · E243 · 16 Mar 2026 · 10 min
243 ERA Revenue Toolkit
Key Links: ERA 2025 Revenue Toolkit: https://toolkit.danielbarnett.comERA Update Service: www.danielbarnett.com/employmentrightsactHR Inner Circle: www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Government sources: FWA Investigatory Powers SI debate (10 March 2026): https://www.parallelparliament.co.uk/debate/2026-03-10/commons/general-committees/draft-employment-rights-act-2025-investigatory-powers-consequential-amendments-regulations-2026 Consultation — trade union duties and activities (closes 17 March 20...
S11 · E242 · 9 Mar 2026 · 9 min
242 Statutory Sick Pay + Revenue Opportunities
Gender pay gap and menopause action plans announcement: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-landmark-gender-pay-gap-and-menopause-action-plans-to-help-women-thrive-at-workEmployer guidance (creating action plans): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/creating-an-action-plan-guidance-for-employersERA 2025 factsheets (updated 3 March 2026): https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/employment-rights-bill-factsheetsOpen consultations: Acas — trade union duties and activ...
S11 · E241 · 2 Mar 2026 · 9 min
241 Collective Redundancy Consultation
The government published two new ERA 2025 consultations this week. The first - and most significant - seeks views on a new organisation-wide threshold for collective redundancy consultation, with proposed trigger points ranging from 250 to 1,000 redundancies depending on the method chosen. The second consults on protecting workers from detriment for taking part in industrial action. Consultations Collective redundancy threshold consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/make-w...

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