Employment & Benefits Unpacked Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:01:38 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:08:04 +0000 Libsyn WebEngine 2.0 https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/podcasts/overview/employment-benefits-unpacked en ©2021 Mayer Brown https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/podcasts/overview/employment-benefits-unpacked webedits@mayerbrown.com (webedits@mayerbrown.com) A fortnightly Employment Law podcast placing a spotlight on recent cases and keeping you up to date with the very latest changes in the law. CPD available. This podcast is an overview of the cases and law. How the law will apply in any particular case will depend on the individual circumstances. Listeners should seek legal advice if any of the matters discussed are relevant to a specific issue or concern. “These podcasts include excerpts from “The Corporate Machine” by Seastock and “Vivaldi - Motet for Soprano and Orchestra larghetto” by Advent Chamber Orchestra licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License”, to view the license visit <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/us/</a> https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/8/9/e/a89e0251315750ca16c3140a3186d450/1400x1400_podcast_icon_Employment__Benefits_Unpacked.jpg Employment & Benefits Unpacked Mayer Brown no Welcome to Employment & Benefits Unpacked, where we dive into the many employment, benefits, and mobility issues facing organizations across jurisdictions. Each episode is hosted by a different Mayer Brown lawyer from our global Employment & Benefits group, offering fresh perspectives and insights for employers, HR professionals, and in-house counsel. episodic no Employment,United,Kingdom,UK,LawUK Employment Lawwebedits@mayerbrown.comMayer Brown Beyond Borders: Labor Law Strategies for Cross-Border Deals Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:01:38 +0000 In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Mayer Brown employment lawyers Pauline Stadler (Frankfurt) and Marine Hamon (Paris) explore the critical labor law considerations that arise in cross-border transactions, drawing on their experience advising clients on carve-outs and asset deals spanning Germany and France. In this discussion, find out how works council consultation requirements, statutory timelines, employee transfer rules, and confidentiality obligations in each jurisdiction can directly impact your deals. Marine and Pauline highlight the importance of aligning messaging across jurisdictions given that employee representatives in different countries routinely compare notes and will push back on any inconsistencies. Key takeaways include the importance of establishing labor workstream milestones from day one, maintaining a consistent narrative for all stakeholders, and ensuring that transaction documents account for consultation timelines and employee objection rights.

]]> In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Mayer Brown employment lawyers Pauline Stadler (Frankfurt) and Marine Hamon (Paris) explore the critical labor law considerations that arise in cross-border transactions, drawing on their experience advising clients on carve-outs and asset deals spanning Germany and France. In this discussion, find out how works council consultation requirements, statutory timelines, employee transfer rules, and confidentiality obligations in each jurisdiction can directly impact your deals. Marine and Pauline highlight the importance of aligning messaging across jurisdictions given that employee representatives in different countries routinely compare notes and will push back on any inconsistencies. Key takeaways include the importance of establishing labor workstream milestones from day one, maintaining a consistent narrative for all stakeholders, and ensuring that transaction documents account for consultation timelines and employee objection rights.

]]> 22:35 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownIn this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Mayer Brown employment lawyers Pauline Stadler (Frankfurt) and Marine Hamon (Paris) explore the critical labor law considerations that arise in cross-border transactions, drawing on their experience advising clients on carve-outs and asset deals spanning Germany and France. In this discussion, find out how works council consultation requirements, statutory timelines, employee transfer rules, and confidentiality obligations in each jurisdiction can directly impact your deals. Marine and Pauline highlight the importance of aligning messaging across jurisdictions given that employee representatives in different countries routinely compare notes and will push back on any inconsistencies. Key takeaways include the importance of establishing labor workstream milestones from day one, maintaining a consistent narrative for all stakeholders, and ensuring that transaction documents account for consultation timelines and employee objection rights. Pensions Playbook: Investing in the UK Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:33:34 +0000 In this episode of Employment & Benefits Unpacked, Andrew Block and Gareth Davies of Mayer Brown’s UK Pensions group provide a comprehensive guide for investors navigating the UK pensions landscape, unpacking the full spectrum of pension arrangements ranging from defined contribution and collective defined contribution schemes to the complexities of defined benefit arrangements that can significantly impact deal dynamics. With many UK defined benefit schemes now in surplus, the hosts discuss the evolving opportunities managing pension liabilities and the key regulatory powers investors should understand. Whether you're an investor, HR professional, or in-house counsel, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate UK transactions with confidence.

]]> In this episode of Employment & Benefits Unpacked, Andrew Block and Gareth Davies of Mayer Brown’s UK Pensions group provide a comprehensive guide for investors navigating the UK pensions landscape, unpacking the full spectrum of pension arrangements ranging from defined contribution and collective defined contribution schemes to the complexities of defined benefit arrangements that can significantly impact deal dynamics. With many UK defined benefit schemes now in surplus, the hosts discuss the evolving opportunities managing pension liabilities and the key regulatory powers investors should understand. Whether you're an investor, HR professional, or in-house counsel, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate UK transactions with confidence.

]]> 19:49 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownIn this episode of Employment & Benefits Unpacked, Andrew Block and Gareth Davies of Mayer Brown’s UK Pensions group provide a comprehensive guide for investors navigating the UK pensions landscape, unpacking the full spectrum of pension arrangements ranging from defined contribution and collective defined contribution schemes to the complexities of defined benefit arrangements that can significantly impact deal dynamics. With many UK defined benefit schemes now in surplus, the hosts discuss the evolving opportunities managing pension liabilities and the key regulatory powers investors should understand. Whether you're an investor, HR professional, or in-house counsel, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate UK transactions with confidence. ERISA Litigation Targets Voluntary Benefits: What Employers Should Know ERISA Litigation Targets Voluntary Benefits: What Employers Should Know Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:08:00 +0000 In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, hosts Reginald Goeke, Rick Nowak, and Stephanie Vasconcellos examine several recent ERISA class actions asserting novel challenges to employer voluntary benefit programs including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. The conversation delves into whether and when these programs are ERISA plans, the contours of the voluntary benefits safe harbor under 29 CFR § 2510.3-1(j), the plaintiffs’ theories of fiduciary liability against employers and their insurance brokers in these lawsuits, and the practical implications for employers—including anticipated legal arguments and the potential risk that employers may stop making voluntary benefit programs available to their employees.

]]> In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, hosts Reginald Goeke, Rick Nowak, and Stephanie Vasconcellos examine several recent ERISA class actions asserting novel challenges to employer voluntary benefit programs including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. The conversation delves into whether and when these programs are ERISA plans, the contours of the voluntary benefits safe harbor under 29 CFR § 2510.3-1(j), the plaintiffs’ theories of fiduciary liability against employers and their insurance brokers in these lawsuits, and the practical implications for employers—including anticipated legal arguments and the potential risk that employers may stop making voluntary benefit programs available to their employees.

]]> 20:37 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownIn this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, hosts Reginald Goeke, Rick Nowak, and Stephanie Vasconcellos examine several recent ERISA class actions asserting novel challenges to employer voluntary benefit programs including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage. The conversation delves into whether and when these programs are ERISA plans, the contours of the voluntary benefits safe harbor under 29 CFR § 2510.3-1(j), the plaintiffs’ theories of fiduciary liability against employers and their insurance brokers in these lawsuits, and the practical implications for employers—including anticipated legal arguments and the potential risk that employers may stop making voluntary benefit programs available to their employees. One Big Beautiful Bill Act Part 3 Executive Pay IRC 162 Changes Alternative Minimum Tax Considerations and the New Section 4960 Landscape One Big Beautiful Bill Act Part 3 Executive Pay IRC 162 Changes Alternative Minimum Tax Considerations and the New Section 4960 Landscape Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:31:00 +0000 Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Ryan Liebl, Hillary August, and Stephanie Vasconcellos who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 3 spotlights updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacting executive compensation, including a summary of the further expansion of the application of the limitation deduction in Code Section 162(m) for certain companies, the further expansion of the application of the excise tax on nonprofits for executive compensation paid to certain covered employees, and the changes in alternative minimum tax and the importance of the alternative minimum tax to employers who grant incentive stock options. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Ryan Liebl, Hillary August, and Stephanie Vasconcellos who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 3 spotlights updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacting executive compensation, including a summary of the further expansion of the application of the limitation deduction in Code Section 162(m) for certain companies, the further expansion of the application of the excise tax on nonprofits for executive compensation paid to certain covered employees, and the changes in alternative minimum tax and the importance of the alternative minimum tax to employers who grant incentive stock options. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> 18:37 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownJoin us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Ryan Liebl, Hillary August, and Stephanie Vasconcellos who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 3 spotlights updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impacting executive compensation, including a summary of the further expansion of the application of the limitation deduction in Code Section 162(m) for certain companies, the further expansion of the application of the excise tax on nonprofits for executive compensation paid to certain covered employees, and the changes in alternative minimum tax and the importance of the alternative minimum tax to employers who grant incentive stock options. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce. One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Part 2: Leveraging “Trump Accounts” for Financial Wellness, Benefit Plan Design, and Health Savings Plan Specifics Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:21:03 +0000 Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 2 spotlights the new Trump accounts and how you can leverage them to kick start long term financial wellness. We dive into dependent care benefits, added flexibility for health savings accounts, and practical takeaways for plan design, compliance, and employee engagement. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 2 spotlights the new Trump accounts and how you can leverage them to kick start long term financial wellness. We dive into dependent care benefits, added flexibility for health savings accounts, and practical takeaways for plan design, compliance, and employee engagement. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> 26:35 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownJoin us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 2 spotlights the new Trump accounts and how you can leverage them to kick start long term financial wellness. We dive into dependent care benefits, added flexibility for health savings accounts, and practical takeaways for plan design, compliance, and employee engagement. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce. One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Part 1: Deductions for Tipped Wages, Overtime Breaks, and the New Fringe Benefits Playbook Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:21:26 +0000 Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 1 spotlights new, tax breaks for tipped and overtime pay, updated employer reporting expectations, and a reset on fringe perks. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> Join us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 1 spotlights new, tax breaks for tipped and overtime pay, updated employer reporting expectations, and a reset on fringe perks. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce.

]]> 27:30 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownJoin us for this three-part series covering how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshapes the workplace benefits conversation. This series features Hillary August, Stephanie Vasconcellos, and Ryan Liebl who provide insight into the benefits and compensation specifics of this new legislation. Part 1 spotlights new, tax breaks for tipped and overtime pay, updated employer reporting expectations, and a reset on fringe perks. Tune in for clear and actionable takeaways you can use with your leadership team, your HR team, and your workforce. Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are the Key Steps? Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:27:50 +0000 In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Chris Fisher, head of Mayer Brown’s UK Employment and Benefits Group, and Hagen Köckeritz, head of the Employment and Benefits Group in Germany, share a practical playbook for internal employment investigations amid rising complaints and regulatory scrutiny. They discuss when to take a formal or informal approach, how to preserve evidence and maintain confidentiality, and how to select an impartial investigator while navigating privilege pitfalls across jurisdictions. The conversation also covers scoping, interviews, data privacy and cross border constraints, and how to document findings and decide next steps. Listen for concise, actionable guidance that helps employers, HR and in house teams run credible, defensible employment investigations.

]]> In this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Chris Fisher, head of Mayer Brown’s UK Employment and Benefits Group, and Hagen Köckeritz, head of the Employment and Benefits Group in Germany, share a practical playbook for internal employment investigations amid rising complaints and regulatory scrutiny. They discuss when to take a formal or informal approach, how to preserve evidence and maintain confidentiality, and how to select an impartial investigator while navigating privilege pitfalls across jurisdictions. The conversation also covers scoping, interviews, data privacy and cross border constraints, and how to document findings and decide next steps. Listen for concise, actionable guidance that helps employers, HR and in house teams run credible, defensible employment investigations.

]]> 21:54 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownIn this episode of Employment and Benefits Unpacked, Chris Fisher, head of Mayer Brown’s UK Employment and Benefits Group, and Hagen Köckeritz, head of the Employment and Benefits Group in Germany, share a practical playbook for internal employment investigations amid rising complaints and regulatory scrutiny. They discuss when to take a formal or informal approach, how to preserve evidence and maintain confidentiality, and how to select an impartial investigator while navigating privilege pitfalls across jurisdictions. The conversation also covers scoping, interviews, data privacy and cross border constraints, and how to document findings and decide next steps. Listen for concise, actionable guidance that helps employers, HR and in house teams run credible, defensible employment investigations. International Travel to the US Today Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:12:34 +0000 In our first episode, Mayer Brown partners Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey unpack the recent Presidential Proclamation suspending travel to the United States for citizens of certain countries. Grace and Morgan discuss what this "travel ban" means for international travelers, including the impact to employers and their mobile workforce.

]]> In our first episode, Mayer Brown partners Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey unpack the recent Presidential Proclamation suspending travel to the United States for citizens of certain countries. Grace and Morgan discuss what this "travel ban" means for international travelers, including the impact to employers and their mobile workforce.

]]> 19:37 false full webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)Mayer BrownIn our first episode, Mayer Brown partners Grace Shie and Morgan Bailey unpack the recent Presidential Proclamation suspending travel to the United States for citizens of certain countries. Grace and Morgan discuss what this "travel ban" means for international travelers, including the impact to employers and their mobile workforce. Claiming legal privilege over a grievance investigation report Thu, 06 Oct 2022 08:14:58 +0000 In this episode of the Mayer Brown employment podcast, head of the London Employment Group, Chris Fisher, looks at a case where a client was unable to claim legal privilege over the original version of an investigation report, despite having sent it to their external lawyers for advice before it was issued to the employee: the case of University of Dundee v. Chakraborty.

 

]]> In this episode of the Mayer Brown employment podcast, head of the London Employment Group, Chris Fisher, looks at a case where a client was unable to claim legal privilege over the original version of an investigation report, despite having sent it to their external lawyers for advice before it was issued to the employee: the case of University of Dundee v. Chakraborty.

 

]]> 09:25 false 18 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode of the Mayer Brown employment podcast, head of the London Employment Group, Chris Fisher, looks at a case where a client was unable to claim legal privilege over the original version of an investigation report, despite having sent it to their external lawyers for advice before it was issued to the employee: the case of University of Dundee v. Chakraborty.   Enforcing Non-compete Clauses: the Importance of Delay and the Balance of Convenience Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:40:54 +0000 In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at the recent Court of Appeal decision in Planon v Gilligan where the employer was refused an injunction to enforce a non compete clause because of the loss of income that the employee would have suffered and the two month delay before the employer issued its proceedings. 

]]> In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at the recent Court of Appeal decision in Planon v Gilligan where the employer was refused an injunction to enforce a non compete clause because of the loss of income that the employee would have suffered and the two month delay before the employer issued its proceedings. 

]]> 11:57 false 16 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at the recent Court of Appeal decision in Planon v Gilligan where the employer was refused an injunction to enforce a non compete clause because of the loss of income that the employee would have suffered and the two month delay before the employer issued its proceedings.  Special DE&I Podcast - Equal Pay Settlement for US Women's National Soccer Team Tue, 03 May 2022 14:42:46 +0000 In our special DE&I podcast series we deal with topics in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Each episode will focus on a particular DE&I initiative or issue.

In this episode, host Chris Fisher interviews Mayer Brown partners Nicole Saharsky and Marcia Goodman who represented the US women’s national soccer team in their recent landmark equal pay claim.

]]> In our special DE&I podcast series we deal with topics in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Each episode will focus on a particular DE&I initiative or issue.

In this episode, host Chris Fisher interviews Mayer Brown partners Nicole Saharsky and Marcia Goodman who represented the US women’s national soccer team in their recent landmark equal pay claim.

]]> 17:40 false 15 full webededits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In our special DE&I podcast series we deal with topics in the area of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I). Each episode will focus on a particular DE&I initiative or issue. In this episode, host Chris Fisher interviews Mayer Brown partners Nicole Saharsky and Marcia Goodman who represented the US women’s national soccer team in their recent landmark equal pay claim. Enforcing a 12 month non-compete, resignations turning into dismissals and agency workers' rights to vacant roles Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:41:12 +0000 In this episode, Chris Fisher and Miriam Bruce look at three recent cases, on whether a 12 month non-compete covenant could be enforced against a solicitor, when a resignation might become a dismissal if the employer exercises a payment in lieu clause and whether agency workers have the right to apply for vacant roles in the client organisation.

]]> In this episode, Chris Fisher and Miriam Bruce look at three recent cases, on whether a 12 month non-compete covenant could be enforced against a solicitor, when a resignation might become a dismissal if the employer exercises a payment in lieu clause and whether agency workers have the right to apply for vacant roles in the client organisation.

]]> 17:14 false 14 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher and Miriam Bruce look at three recent cases, on whether a 12 month non-compete covenant could be enforced against a solicitor, when a resignation might become a dismissal if the employer exercises a payment in lieu clause and whether agency workers have the right to apply for vacant roles in the client organisation. Special Global Podcast Part 3: The Evolution of Work: Managing the Challenges from a Global Perspective Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:07:15 +0000 In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 3 focuses on the future of work.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 3 focuses on the future of work.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> 10:30 false 13 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 3 focuses on the future of work. Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021. Special Global Podcast Part 2: The Evolution of Work: Managing the Challenges from a Global Perspective Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:05:11 +0000 In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 2 focuses on remote and hybrid working.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 2 focuses on remote and hybrid working.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> 24:22 false 12 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 2 focuses on remote and hybrid working. Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021. Special Global Podcast Part 1: The Evolution of Work: Managing the Challenges from a Global Perspective Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:00:31 +0000 In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 1 focuses on vaccinations and the workforce.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 1 focuses on vaccinations and the workforce.

Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021.

]]> 23:22 false 11 full webedits@mayerbrown.com webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this podcast episode, we explore the impact of the post-Covid workforce and the challenges facing employers in multiple jurisdictions. We consider the employment and mobility issues arising in the UK, France, Germany, Hong Kong, US and Brazil. The episode is divided into three parts: Part 1 focuses on vaccinations and the workforce. Please note this episode was recorded on November 15, 2021. Given the fast-moving nature of the topics covered, please check our ongoing commentary for the latest developments/regulations in all jurisdictions. For example, in Germany, strict Workplace Access rules were implemented as of November 24, 2021. Do employers have to offer a right of appeal on redundancy? Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 07:21 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 10 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at the Court of Appeal case of Gwynedd Council v Barratt and the question of whether (or when) an employer should offer a right of appeal on a redundancy dismissal in order to avoid a claim of unfair dismissal. Whistle-blower manipulation – limiting the Jhuti principle? Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 10:51 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 9 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at the recent EAT case of Kong v Gulf International Bank, where a whistleblower claimed that their dismissal was unfair because it had been manipulated by a manager who was not involved in the dismissal process. Discrimination Update – interim relief and gender critical beliefs Fri, 16 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 14:33 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 8 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at two recent discrimination cases dealing with two important issues – will interim relief remedies be introduced for discrimination claims and will gender-critical beliefs be protected as philosophical beliefs. Friction, upset, fire and re-hire: Return to work red flags for employers Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 13:46 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 7 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at two cases relevant to employers looking to bring employees back to work. The first is Sinclair v Trackwork, regarding an employee dismissed because of ‘upset and friction’ caused by the way in which he was carrying out his health and safety responsibilities and whether that dismissal was automatically unfair because of the special protections around health and safety dismissals in the Employment Rights Act. And the second is Khatun v Winn Solicitors, a ‘fire and re-hire’ case about when an employer can fairly dismiss an employee who refuses to agree Covid-related changes to their employment contract. Returning to work from lockdown - two recent cases Mon, 10 May 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 13:56 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 6 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode of the podcast, Chris looks at an unfair dismissal case about an employee who refused to return to work due to Covid-related safety concerns, and a case about mandatory vaccination policies and whether they can amount to a breach of human rights. Splitting employment contracts on a TUPE transfer and disciplinary action against an employee for refusing to wear a face mask Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 17:21 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 5 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher and Miriam Bruce look at the recent cases of McTear v Amey on when an employee’s contract can be split in two on a TUPE transfer and Kubilius v Kent Foods, the first Tribunal decision regarding an employee’s refusal to wear a face mask. Disclosure of employee phones in litigation and covert surveillance by employees in the workplace Mon, 01 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 13:08 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 4 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher and Miriam Bruce look at the Phones 4U v EE and Northbay v Anderson cases which consider the disclosure of employees’ personal phones in litigation and when covert surveillance by an employee in the workplace will amount to grounds for dismissal. Discrimination claims: when is a ‘protected act’ protected and how often should employers conduct harassment training Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 12:46 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 3 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris looks at two discrimination decisions from the EAT: Chalmers v Airpoint on when a complaint about discrimination will amount to a protected act for victimisation purposes, and Allay (UK) v Gehlen which looks at how often an employer should run bullying and harassment training. Employment tribunal disclosure orders against non-UK parties and extending time to submit tribunal claims Mon, 01 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 17:28 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 2 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris looks at two recent Court of Appeal cases. Sarnoff v YZ, where disclosure was ordered in a UK discrimination claim against a board director living in the US, and Adedeji v University Hospitals Birmingham, where an extension of time for a discrimination claim was refused despite being only three days late. Interim relief in discrimination cases and covert surveillance in the workplace Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000 ]]> 24:50 false UK,law,employment,Kingdom,United 1 full Mayer Brown webedits@mayerbrown.com (Mayer Brown)In this episode, Chris Fisher looks at two cases: the landmark case of Steer v Stormsure which may lead to interim relief becoming available in discrimination cases, and Gerrard v ENRC which relates to whether covert surveillance can ever amount to harassment.