Another action packed MMD this week. On the podcast we were delighted to be joined by our head of IT Dan Bell to discuss everything IT; including cybercrime and data protection. Daniel prepares a video on mistakes made in offer letters and whether organisations are contractually obliged to honour them.

There is still time to register your place at our equality and diversity seminar at the Leeds Rhinos and please do so by return or by emailing seminars@chadlaw.co.uk.

THE MMD PODCAST

Episode 18: AI: The Trough of Disillusion?

This week, Sam and Nils are joined by guest Dan Bell, Head of IT at Chadwick Lawrence. Join them as they discuss the varied role an IT department plays in a business, the importance of cyber security and listen as they provide their thoughts on the future of AI.

Listen to the podcast on Spotify,  https://spoti.fi/49RqMC9 or scan the QR code below.

THE MEDIA HUB

Help – I’ve been too generous!

This video explores the options open to an employer where an error has been made in the offer letter to a prospective employee (in this case in relation to a more generous salary than had previously been discussed).

Click here.

There have been lots of relevant employment law/HR updates this week.

Employee constructively dismissed after complaint about ‘rude’ CEO

The Claimant alleged that she was subject to passive-aggressive, manipulative, and rude behaviour by Rhonda Alexander, CEO of a dating app and sister company. The Claimant informed the CEO of the holding company, Grahan Pullan, of her complaints, along with a multitude of others from numerous employees. She alleged that her complaint was met with both silence and isolating behaviour, including exclusion from board meetings and conversations, as well as continued bullying behaviour from Alexander. It was further claimed that false accusations by Pullan, Galina Ratcliffe, and Peter McNab of the company were levied against the Claimant as an attempt to receive her resignation, which came on 20 October 2021 after her suspension from the organisation on 19. After accusing the company of breach of contract and failing to deal with misconduct, leading to a deterioration of her physical and mental health, an Employment Tribunal found that she was constructively and unfairly dismissed.  A total of £97,361 was ordered to be paid to the Claimant for unfair dismissal, financial loss, injury to feelings and compensation for breach of contract.

Ms L Cameron-Peck v Ethical Social Group Ltd and others: 2415271/2021 – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

UPCOMING EVENTS

We have lots of exciting events coming up which we would love for you to be a part of.

To register your interest in any event, please email seminars@chadlaw.co.uk. We look forward to seeing you there!

JOIN US FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SESSIONS

Through our relationship with Tailored Learning Solutions who provide mental health first aid courses in our business, we are now able to announce that we are running multiple courses at our Wakefield office including the following:

Mental Health First Aid (2 day course)

• 24/25th April
• 26/27th June
• 25/26th Sept

Mental Health First Aid – Refresher (1/2 day workshop)

• 24th September

Suicide First Aid – LITE (1/2 day workshop)

• 25th June

Suicide First Aid – Understanding Suicide Intervention (1 day workshop)

• 25th November

Mental Health for Managers Workshop (1 day workshop)

• 26th April
• 14th October

The details of these sessions can be found at the Tailored Learning Solutions website: https://www.tailoredlearningsolutions.co.uk/book-online?category=all-services

If you would like further information and details of the cost for these events, please email carolgledhill@chadlaw.co.uk