Given that one in four women and one in six men will experience at least one incident of domestic abuse in their lifetime,  and possibly up to 75 per cent of employed victims are harassed by their abusers while at work,  it is likely that members of most workforces will have some experience of it. Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the obligations that employer's have towards their employees in this situation, the impact on the business and practical ways to help their employees. If you are affected by domestic abuse, please read here for initial advice on resources: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/gender-violence/domestic-violence-and-abuse-getting-help/The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Like the rules governing them, tachograph issues are rarely straight-forward and understanding the rules and how to implement them practically with your staff is crucial.  With the myriad of offences that can occur and this area being ever-more scrutinised, it is more important than ever for operators to understand where each offence sits on the scale and the appropriate disciplinary action to take with their drivers and other staff.  Jo Dawson-Gerrard discusses this and some of the spin off issues with James Backhouse and James Lomax. Details of the "missing mileage" and "tachograph 6 point plan" tachograph and drivers' hours training sessions on Back Academy Ltd can be found here: https://backacademy.com/training/. They are run periodically, so let us know if the date you want isn't showing as we may be able to assist.  We also run bespoke sessions at request.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

This April saw the introduction of changes to the flexible working regime.  Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney give you a brief over-view of 5 of the key changes that you need to be aware of for your business and how operators can prepare for them.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

April is traditionally a month where a number of HR legal changes are introduced and April 2024 is no exception.  Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney give you a brief over-view of 6 of the key changes that you need to be aware of for your business:National Living Wage increase.Holiday pay and entitlement changes.Flexible working changes.Carer's leave.Enhances maternity rights.Paternity rights.In this podcast we only briefly refer to the changes to holiday pay and entitlement.  This is a large topic and you can find the link to the full podcast on this here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/need-a-holiday-a-run-through-of-the/id1692007953?i=1000645022629The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Sick of the ever-changing regime for holiday pay? The government has introduced reforms to simplify holiday entitlement and holiday pay calculations by making changes to the Working Time Regulations which were introduced on 1 January 2024. Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss what these reforms are and provide examples for HR professionals and operators alike. The guidance referred to can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/simplifying-holiday-entitlement-and-holiday-pay-calculations/holiday-pay-and-entitlement-reforms-from-1-january-2024#:~:text=they%20normally%20receive.-,For%20leave%20years%20beginning%20on%20or%20after%201%20April%202024,using%20the%2012.07%25%20accrual%20method.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

More and more fleet operators are installing video cameras in their vehicles and camera technology of some form is now fairly standard for many of the operators we act for. Going beyond the basics, however, many fleet managers and owners are also looking to install in-cab/driver-facing cameras.  We covered this on our webinar recently and we have had loads of feedback so, Jo Dawson-Gerrard,  Jonathon Backhouse and James Lomax discuss the key issues and ways  for operators to mitigate their risk. There are also a few anecdotes thrown in for good measure!The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

The Senior Traffic Commissioner Richard Turfitt recently provided useful clarification about operators using agency and self-employed drivers during one of his hearings.  Jo Dawson-Gerrard,  Mark Davies and Laura Smith discuss what was said, the key issues and ways  for operators to mitigate their risk. You can read more here: https://backhousejones.co.uk/scrutinize-agency-driver-arrangements/Look out for our training session on this here: https://backacademy.com/training/The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Ever dread hearing or using that phrase "Can I have a word?" Jo Dawson-Gerrard, Jon Myhill and Heather Lunney discuss the importance of positive conversations for people management. The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Tahira Patala discuss the what to do when an employee resigns in the heat of the moment and whether or not an employer has to accept this. The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the mayhem of the works Christmas party and how to handle before, during and after. The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Today Julia Davies and Laura Smith discuss the issues surrounding malingering - what it is and how to manage it.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people  future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector regarding drivers being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst at work and how to handle this.   The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people  future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney de-bunk the myths surrounding the rather complicated Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 ("TUPE").  We cover: what is is; when it applies; and how to avoid it's nasty sting in the tail.   The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to to cover in BACK your people  future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding social media usage by employees.   The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the HR and employment issues for businesses in the transport sector surrounding bullying at work and the Bullying and Respect at Work Bill which has recently been proposed.   The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the issues surrounding employing staff with criminal convictions, what to ask at the recruitment stage, the difference between spent and unspent convictions, what do do when new information comes to light and how to handle employees under investigation (as opposed to having a conviction).   The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK your people is THE podcast for operators who have people management on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. Today Julia Davies and Laura Smith discuss the issues surrounding hidden disabilities at work and what employers can do to handle this matter.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK your people is THE podcast for operators who have people management on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. Today Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the issues surrounding behaviour in the workplace.  We look at the difference between bad behaviour, difficult behaviour and odd behaviour, provide examples and make suggestions on how to handle.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK your people is THE podcast for operators who have people management on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. Today Julia Davies and Laura Smith discuss the issues surrounding National Minimum Wage.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in Your employees' health and your business future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk

BACK your people is THE podcast for operators who have people management on their mind and road transport at the heart of their business. Today Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the issues surrounding banter in the workplace, what it is, what the rules say and how operators can protect their business and their employees.The content of this podcast is correct at the time of broadcasting and isn’t meant to be specific legal advice.  If you need advice, we recommend that you take proper legal advice for your individual situation.Please leave us a review and of course details of any areas you would like us to cover in BACK your people future episodes.  We do read them and it helps others find our podcast. Enjoy! Contact: marketing@backhouses.co.ukWebsite: www.backhousejones.co.uk