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The BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community

BDBF LLP
Unfair Dismissal
Employment Law
Reynolds V Abel Estate Agents Limited
Employment Tribunal
Employment Rights Act
NHS
FCA
Share Option Plans
Non-Financial Misconduct
Glasgow
Dixon V Globaldata Plc
ACAS
Early Conciliation
Pal V Accenture UK Limited
Tom James UK Limited
Alex Osipov
Reasonable Notice
Tony Blair
Omooba V Michael Garrett Associates Ltd and Leicester Theatre Trust Ltd
Wipro Ltd

The BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community is the authoritative podcast for the latest developments, expert analysis, and practical guidance within the constantly evolving field of employment law. Each episode presents in-depth discussions with prominent professionals, examining complex legal precedents, legislative amendments, and emerging trends that affect employers, e... more

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Latest Episodes

A dismissed employee looking to recover damages for lost permanent health insurance benefits is faced with having to bring a High Court claim, or cap their claim at £25,000 in the Employment Tribunal. But does a claim for unlawful deductions from wag... more

How should FCA-regulated firms deal with non-financial misconduct? When can conduct outside work affect an employee's fitness and propriety?

In this episode of The BDBF Podcast, Tom McLaughlin is joined by Nick Wilcox, Partner at BDBF, and James Gre... more

Can an employer cap a bonus after telling an employee they've earned it? When does a bonus become a legally enforceable entitlement?

In this episode of The BDBF Podcast, employment lawyers Ben Cowdry and Esmat Faiz explore the Employment Appeal Trib... more

When fundamental rights collide in the workplace, how do courts decide who wins?

In this episode of The BDBF Podcast, Partner Clare Brereton and Senior Associate Leigh Janes examine the high-profile case of Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates Ltd. T... more

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James Green
Partner at Burges Salmon, focus on advising employers in regulated financial services
Burges Salmon
Episode: Culture as Compliance: The FCA's new rules on non-financial misconduct
Samantha Prosser
Whistleblowing and employment law specialist
The FUR
Episode: Speaking up in the NHS: A World Whistleblowers’ Day special
Mary Inman
Partner at Whistleblower Partners, US law firm
Whistleblower Partners
Episode: Bounties Without Borders | How UK Employees Benefit from US Whistleblower Incentives
Bruce Carr
KC of DevRoe Chambers, co-presenter and legal expert
DevRoe Chambers
Episode: Osipov in the firing line | Rice v Wicked Vision & The Whistleblowing Loophole
James Hockley
Senior Associate discussing Pal v Accenture UK Limited
BDBF
Episode: Legal Risks of “Up or Out” | Pal v Accenture UK Limited
Paula Chan
Partner
Episode: Litigating Informal Promises | The Dixon v GlobalData Plc Decision
Gareth Brahams
Founding and managing partner
BDBF
Episode: Gareth Brahams: 30 Years in Employment Law | Insights from a Founding Partner

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Gareth Brahams
Co-host and Managing Partner at BDBF; Founding/Managing Partner with broad employment-law expertise
Tom McLaughlin
Host of The BDBF Podcast; News and Insights for the Employment Law Community
Samantha Prosser
Partner at BDBF; host of the podcast

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Culture as Compliance: The FCA's new rules on non-financial misconduct
Q: James, can you perhaps start us off with an introduction to what non-financial misconduct is and what's the mischief the FCA is addressing?
Non-financial misconduct refers to acts outside the performance of regulated activities, such as bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence. The FCA has long focused on this area, and the new regime expands scope to include private-life conduct that could undermine fitness and propriety, linking personal behavior to regulatory responsibilities.
Gareth Brahams: 30 Years in Employment Law | Insights from a Founding Partner
Q: Why did Gareth decide to establish BDBF, and what did autonomy mean in that decision?
Autonomy was the core motivator; Gareth wanted to be master of his own surveying and ensure no one was in charge of him. This led him to move from Lewis Silkin to Stewart's and eventually form BDBF to create infrastructure tailored to high-value, senior-executive employment work, enabling him to shape the practice around the work he believed in.
Gareth Brahams: 30 Years in Employment Law | Insights from a Founding Partner
Q: What were the key changes in employment law from when Gareth qualified to when BDBF was founded?
Gareth points to the lift of the unfair dismissal cap from £12,000 to £50,000, the expansion of discrimination law (including disability, age, religion, belief, and sexual orientation) and the broader jurisdiction that followed, plus the emergence of whistleblowing as a major area. These changes broadened case types, increased potential damages, and expanded the scope of what employment lawyers could tackle, setting the stage for the modern senior executive practice Gareth would later build.
Bounties Without Borders | How UK Employees Benefit from US Whistleblower Incentives
Q: How does the US model differ from the UK in terms of whistleblower rewards and anonymity?
The US model provides monetary incentives (typically 10-30% of penalties or recovered assets) and allows anonymous reporting in some cases, with strong protections against retaliation; in contrast, the UK has more cautious, discretionary approaches with ongoing discussions and no universal, nationwide program, though certain agencies have incentive schemes.
Osipov in the firing line | Rice v Wicked Vision & The Whistleblowing Loophole
Q: Bruce, could you provide us with a quick reminder?
Bruce explains the key statutory framework, focusing on Section 47B, the difference between detriments and dismissal, and the thresholds under Part 10 versus Part 5, setting the stage for the later Osipov/Weick Vision analysis.

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This program delivers expert analysis on employment law with a focus on whistleblowing, dismissal, and contractual matters as they affect employers, employees, and legal practitioners. Episodes cover recent court decisions, regulatory changes, and practical guidance for managing workplace risk, drafting terms, and navigating tribunals. A notable strength is the steady presence of highly experienced practitioners who dissect complex cases (including high-profile employer-employee disputes) and translate them into actionable takeaways for HR, in-house counsel, and law firms. The show often features long-form interviews and case-specific discussions that illuminate practical implications, policy shifts, and evolving legal standards, making it ... more

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