Labour Matters with Andrew Levy

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  • Andrew Levy Employment are specialists in all matters of employment law and practice, and have been offering advice and guiding leading employers for over 40 years. We are leaders in employment relations, labour market analysis, and economic forecasting. We provide high-level advisory services, educational seminars and training, and in-depth analysis in the broader labour market. With over forty years of experience in dealing with and managing labour law and employment relations, Andrew Levy Consulting offers clients hands-on assistance with any labour related matter. Our consulting services have been used by HR teams, executives, directors, shareholders and general managers for decades. Our pragmatic, solutions-focused approach continues to prove effective at resolving any labour related matter, allowing our clients to continuously improve their human capital strategy.
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Épisodes
  • #30 Managing Sick Leave
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode, Sarah Levy and Andrew Levy tackle the challenges of absence management and sick leave abuse, providing clear legal guidance for employers navigating common dilemmas.

    Key discussion points include:
    - Can employers require employees to see a company-appointed doctor? Andrew explains the legal basis and how to handle refusals.
    - Sick leave vs. annual leave disputes. What happens when an employee tries to convert declined sick leave into annual leave?
    - Sick leave taken during annual leave. Andrew clarifies when employees can rightfully claim sick leave.
    - The importance of clear workplace policies to prevent confusion and misuse of leave entitlements.

    Employers often struggle with balancing fairness and compliance in absence management, this episode offers practical solutions to ensure your policies align with labor law. Website
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    10 min
  • #029 Workplace Harassment & Bullying
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode, Andrew Levy and Sarah Levy explore the complex and often contentious issues of workplace harassment and bullying, unpacking key legal principles and real-world case studies.

    Key discussion points include:
    - Defining harassment; what constitutes unwanted conduct and how to assess a hostile work environment.
    - A detailed breakdown of a workplace bullying case, where allegations were made but evidence did not support the claim.
    - The fine line between legitimate management practices vs. bullying, especially in performance management scenarios.
    - Addressing false allegations made in bad faith; how to navigate these cases while maintaining fairness.
    - The reality of false allegations in sexual harassment cases and why they remain rare, despite misconceptions.

    This insightful conversation sheds light on the legal nuances of workplace misconduct and the importance of fair, evidence-based investigations. Website
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    12 min
  • #028 A New Era for Dismissal: the Draft Code of Good Practice
    Feb 4 2025
    In this episode, Andrew Levy and Sarah Levy dive into the newly published draft Code of Good Practice on Dismissal, a long-anticipated shift in labor legislation. Andrew reflects on his 20-year stance against overly complex dismissal procedures and sees this as a long-overdue victory for common sense in labor law.

    Key discussion points include:
    - The move toward simplified dismissal procedures and its impact on businesses, especially smaller enterprises.
    - Changes to retrenchment procedures and how they streamline processes for employers.
    - The codification of incompatibility cases, with Sarah referencing historical case studies.
    - Major updates to probation period management, including the removal of investigative requirements.
    - Notable omissions in the new code, such as the lack of references to union officials.

    Andrew wraps up by announcing a webinar on March 6th to explore these changes in greater depth. Webinar information · Website
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    10 min

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