Drivers and freight operators have long been blighted by freight crime. However, a growing trend is being reported whereby organized crime groups are targeting lorries for their valuable loads. These gangs exploit vulnerabilities at rest stops,...

On 10 October 2024, the draft Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) was laid before Parliament by the government.The 28 new measures contained in the Bill (some only applying to the public sector) have been dubbed as the most substantial em...

Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney discuss the recent UK Supreme Court decision which unanimously ruled that a supermarket chain cannot fire and rehire distribution workers who receive ‘retained pay’ and has reinstated a High Court injunction...

Further to the General Election 2024, Jo Dawson-Gerrard and Heather Lunney take you through the key proposals from Labour’s Plan to Make Work Pay. We discuss:- First day rights for unfair dismissal and other things.- Ch...

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 ...

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 be...

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 prepar...

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...

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 D...

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 al...

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 wa...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 conte...

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 st...

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 ...

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 con...

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 ...

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 ...

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 wor...

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.

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 workpl...

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: bank holidays; who decides ...