065 A Cornucopia of Miscellany
London Central employment tribunal announces a member has staff has tested positive for Covid-19.The President of Employment Tribunals (England & Wales), Judge Barry Clarke, issues three new guidance documents.First is the Presidential Practice Direction on the use of the Welsh Language. This reminds tribunals in Wales than any witness or participant who wishes to use Welsh rather than English is entitled to do so in tribunal proceedings.Second is the Presidential Practice Direction on remote hearings and open justice. This sets out the way that open justice should be preserved during remote hearings, for example by witness statements being put up on screen or read out by the witness. Third is the Presidential Guidance on remote and in-person hearings. This sets out the factors to consider when deciding whether a hearing should be remote, partly remote, or in person, and gives guidance on how parties should prepare for remote hearings (including guidance on lodging documents). It also sets out safety factors for in-person hearings. I have been given my own show on LBC, the UK’s largest commercial talk radio station. Join me every Saturday from 9pm for the LBC Legal Hour. Listen live on FM 97.3, DAB radio, online at lbc.co.uk or via the Global Player App. Listen to my latest show using the Global Catchup Player. See all Daniel Barnett’s books here. Get high-level access to barrister Daniel Barnett, for answers to your most complex HR and employment law problems. Visit http://www.hrinnercircle.co.uk for more information. Thank you for listening and please leave a review if you found this helpful. Subscribe to Employment Law Matters to automatically receive new episodes every Tuesday. If you have a question, or any feedback, please email podcast@danielbarnett.co.uk or tweet @daniel_barnett . © Employment Law Services Limited. Any information on this podcast is for general guidance only. Please see our full terms and disclaimer.