Welcome to the Robinson Ralph podcast in which we discuss recent cases from the fascinating world of Employment Law. With an educational and entertaining spin for listeners along the way, this podcast is sure to leave you wanting more. If you wish to contact us then please email us at info@robinsonralph.com
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🎙️ Another episode of Having a NatteRR is here! This time, Dave and Simon are looking at Daudet v Computacenter (UK) Limited – a case which asks a rather unusual question about what can amount to a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act. ⚖️ The case The claimant strongly believed that he had precognitive, premonitory and prophetic dreams – essentially, that he had a psychic ability…
Dave and Simon are back with another employment law case – and this one has some fairly remarkable facts… ⚖️ The case: Wright v D Douglas t/a Harlequin Property Services The case involved an unfair dismissal claim brought by a long-serving Property Manager who had worked for the family-run business since 1997. The Tribunal found that she had actually resigned rather than been dismissed – and went…
In this episode, Simon and Dave take a look at Adams v People Potential Possibilities, a case that explores allegations of race discrimination and highlights the tribunal's approach to considering the wider context of workplace interactions and the reasonableness of an employee's perception. As always, Dave talks listeners through the facts of the case before Simon explains the tribunal's judgment…
David and Simon are back with a new series of Having a NattteRR – the podcast that inexplicably combines terrible banter and employment law. In this episode, they discuss the Employment Tribunal decision in Littlewood v Nuffield Health, a noteworthy whistleblowing and constructive unfair dismissal case. David talks listeners through the facts before Simon examines the judgment and the Tribunal's…
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Having a Natter (or as we like to call it… two solicitors, one microphone, and absolutely no promise of staying on topic.) This week, Simon and David dive into the case of Borisov v American International Group UK Ltd (AIG) where the Claimant’s own conduct led to his claim being struck out. David takes us through the facts and Simon talks about the judgment. But because this…
🎙️ NEW ‘Having a NatteRR’ episode! ⚖️☕ In this episode, Simon and David explore the case of Garner v Thorpe Hall Leisure — an important reminder of the duty to make reasonable adjustments. David talks us through the facts of the case, while Simon takes on the judgment — both sharing insights, practical takeaways. And of course, no natteRR is complete without the banter section — expect family…
In the latest episode of "Having a NatteRR", Simon and David discuss DB v Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd, an unfair dismissal claim in which the Claimant was sacked for inadvertently exposing his private parts during a work Teams call. David talks us through the facts and Simon goes through the judgment. Also featuring: ☕ David’s trip to Wrexham 🥐 Simon’s dream about Ryan Reynolds and…
In the latest episode of 'Having a NatteRR', Simon and David explore the case of Rooke v NHS Blood and Transplant, in which the Claimant was awarded nearly £30,000 after being compared to Darth Vader at work. 🧑⚖️ David lays out the facts. 📜 Simon breaks down the judgment. 🍪 Obviously biscuits are mentioned. 🌍 There’s some chat about the merits of Croydon vs Croyde. 🌌 And of course — plenty…
In this week’s Having a Natter, Simon and David tackle the case of Forrester-Hayes v Scania (Great Britain) Ltd, which involved a claim of discrimination arising from disability. 🧠 David walks us through the facts ⚖️ Simon breaks down the judgment 👏 And we all go home happy (or at least slightly better informed) But it wouldn’t be Having a Natter without a generous helping of actual nattering...…
In the latest episode of Robinson Ralph’s ever unpopular podcast "Having a NatteRR", Simon and David take on the serious stuff and the shed stuff. This week’s legal spotlight: Yousif v The Good Shepherd Trust, a case involving a claim of harassment related to race. As ever, Simon and David break it down and highlight the lessons for employers. And let us not forget the banter section (aka…
