Alex
@alexandere.bsky.social
Proud husband. Employment lawyer who also likes golf, films, video games, politics. Strictly personal views.
Just came back from seeing Inside No9 Stage/Fright. Tears of laughter from start to finish. @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social and the other one were brilliant, it was definitely one for the fans and I’m just said we won’t see any more 9s.
March 1, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Just came back from seeing Inside No9 Stage/Fright. Tears of laughter from start to finish. @reece-shearsmith.bsky.social and the other one were brilliant, it was definitely one for the fans and I’m just said we won’t see any more 9s.
I could’ve written the script for this one.
Just locking in my prediction - Charlotte to get voted out, followed by Alexander, followed by Frankie. Jake and Leanne to win #Traitors
January 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I could’ve written the script for this one.
Just locking in my prediction - Charlotte to get voted out, followed by Alexander, followed by Frankie. Jake and Leanne to win #Traitors
January 24, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Just locking in my prediction - Charlotte to get voted out, followed by Alexander, followed by Frankie. Jake and Leanne to win #Traitors
I look forward to the parties’ submissions on what amounts to “crashing” an “economy”
January 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
I look forward to the parties’ submissions on what amounts to “crashing” an “economy”
Reposted by Alex
Some thoughts on the Government increasing the Tribunal time limit from three to six months:
rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2024/11/28/e...
rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2024/11/28/e...
Employment Rights Bill – increasing time limits for tribunal claims
The Employment Rights Bill is about to reach the stage when the Commons Committee considers proposed amendents. Some of these are proposed by the opposition but I don’t think we need to spend too m…
rangeofreasonableresponses.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Some thoughts on the Government increasing the Tribunal time limit from three to six months:
rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2024/11/28/e...
rangeofreasonableresponses.com/2024/11/28/e...
Watched episode 1 of The Day of The Jackal. I love the book & 1973 film (in a ‘what if James Bond was a contract killer’ kind of way). Eddie Redmayne nails his Edward Fox impression and it felt like a solid reimagining (in a ‘what is Craig’s Bond was a contract killer’ kind of way) - worth a watch.
November 10, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Watched episode 1 of The Day of The Jackal. I love the book & 1973 film (in a ‘what if James Bond was a contract killer’ kind of way). Eddie Redmayne nails his Edward Fox impression and it felt like a solid reimagining (in a ‘what is Craig’s Bond was a contract killer’ kind of way) - worth a watch.
My recurring nightmare is that I’m a civil servant and Richard Hermer is telling me “No tenable legal argument exists to justify the decision or policy”.
The Attorney General has published revised guidance on legal risk. It is an important statement about the government’s approach to the rule of law. Like the Ministerial Code, also published today, it contains a commitment to comply with both domestic & international law www.gov.uk/government/p...
Guidance: Attorney General's Guidance on Legal Risk
This guidance is for lawyers advising on lawfulness and legal risk in Government. It explains the common framework to assess risk across the Government Legal Profession.
www.gov.uk
November 8, 2024 at 4:44 PM
My recurring nightmare is that I’m a civil servant and Richard Hermer is telling me “No tenable legal argument exists to justify the decision or policy”.
Anyone looking for a decent horror film this Halloween I watched Late Night With the Devil whilst on the plane home. Had a grin on my face from start to finish. It nails the cheesy talk show feel but with a horror element that builds really well, without being so terrifying you can’t watch. Strong 👍
October 30, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Anyone looking for a decent horror film this Halloween I watched Late Night With the Devil whilst on the plane home. Had a grin on my face from start to finish. It nails the cheesy talk show feel but with a horror element that builds really well, without being so terrifying you can’t watch. Strong 👍
Goes to show we should wait for the actual budget statement before making snap judgments based on media speculation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budget 2024: Key points from Rachel Reeves’s speech
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is delivering Labour’s first Budget since 2010 – here’s what you need to know.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 30, 2024 at 2:41 PM
Goes to show we should wait for the actual budget statement before making snap judgments based on media speculation.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Where am I? 10 points for correct answer. Bonus points awarded for jealousy.
October 20, 2024 at 7:04 PM
Where am I? 10 points for correct answer. Bonus points awarded for jealousy.
Employment lawyers - we need more webinars/seminars/podcasts on dealing with difficult litigants in person. It’s always tricky when you start to wonder if someone is seeking to gain an advantage from their ignorance of the system they chose to engage in.
October 1, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Employment lawyers - we need more webinars/seminars/podcasts on dealing with difficult litigants in person. It’s always tricky when you start to wonder if someone is seeking to gain an advantage from their ignorance of the system they chose to engage in.
Watched The Penguin, episode 2, and the main takeaway is that we seem to have lost the art of the opening title sequence, and it seems to have coincided with the end of the “Golden Age of Television”. Coincidence?
September 30, 2024 at 2:01 PM
Watched The Penguin, episode 2, and the main takeaway is that we seem to have lost the art of the opening title sequence, and it seems to have coincided with the end of the “Golden Age of Television”. Coincidence?
I also drink my coffee before it’s cool.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #515,587!
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #515,587!
September 18, 2024 at 5:02 PM
I also drink my coffee before it’s cool.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #515,587!
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #515,587!
I take it all back. They’re a breeze. Just be yourself.
Job interviews are an unpleasant experience for all involved. The interviewee is trying to shoehorn their talking points and prove they really have spent hours researching the company. The interviewer is trying to get a genuine feel for the individual despite putting them in a false environment.
September 11, 2024 at 6:58 PM
I take it all back. They’re a breeze. Just be yourself.
As an Employment Lawyer who once worked on the shop floor in Next this is fascinating and highlights the folly of relying solely on the ‘market rate’ for a job. Interested to see what grounds Next appeals on.
'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim www.bbc.com/news/article...
'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim www.bbc.com/news/article...
Next shop workers win equal pay claim
In-store staff, who are mostly women, should be paid the same as warehouse workers, a tribunal rules.
www.bbc.com
August 27, 2024 at 10:35 AM
As an Employment Lawyer who once worked on the shop floor in Next this is fascinating and highlights the folly of relying solely on the ‘market rate’ for a job. Interested to see what grounds Next appeals on.
'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim www.bbc.com/news/article...
'We did it!' Next shop workers win equal pay claim www.bbc.com/news/article...
It’s still August and already it feels like it’s starting to get dark at 5pm. Life is pain.
August 22, 2024 at 4:07 PM
It’s still August and already it feels like it’s starting to get dark at 5pm. Life is pain.
If true, I can see this being one of those matters that’s bolted on to the list of issues in almost every ET claim
August 19, 2024 at 1:11 PM
If true, I can see this being one of those matters that’s bolted on to the list of issues in almost every ET claim
Job interviews are an unpleasant experience for all involved. The interviewee is trying to shoehorn their talking points and prove they really have spent hours researching the company. The interviewer is trying to get a genuine feel for the individual despite putting them in a false environment.
August 17, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Job interviews are an unpleasant experience for all involved. The interviewee is trying to shoehorn their talking points and prove they really have spent hours researching the company. The interviewer is trying to get a genuine feel for the individual despite putting them in a false environment.
Do you think AI is going to become the new ‘Dr Google’ for people with legal problems? It’s a bit too easy to ask GPT KC a legal question and get an answer that looks intelligent (notwithstanding accuracy). I wonder if we need to train ourselves to unpick whatever messes the machines get people into
August 14, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Do you think AI is going to become the new ‘Dr Google’ for people with legal problems? It’s a bit too easy to ask GPT KC a legal question and get an answer that looks intelligent (notwithstanding accuracy). I wonder if we need to train ourselves to unpick whatever messes the machines get people into
Seeing more and more people start to migrate over here. Feels like we’re getting the band back together.
August 14, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Seeing more and more people start to migrate over here. Feels like we’re getting the band back together.
Halfway through My Name on Netflix. It’s really hooked me more than anything else I’ve watched in the last few months. Worth a try if you’re happy watching shows with subtitles (can’t comment on the dubbed version)
February 27, 2024 at 11:16 PM
Halfway through My Name on Netflix. It’s really hooked me more than anything else I’ve watched in the last few months. Worth a try if you’re happy watching shows with subtitles (can’t comment on the dubbed version)
I need a new video game - preferably one that is challenging/engaging, has a good story, but is also one I can play for less than an hour at a time (due to the demands of adult life). Any suggestions welcome.
February 20, 2024 at 11:23 PM
I need a new video game - preferably one that is challenging/engaging, has a good story, but is also one I can play for less than an hour at a time (due to the demands of adult life). Any suggestions welcome.