Attorney Irene Karoussos talks about Immediate Dismissal, Baselworld 2019, Gadget Guru - Exercise and Wall Clocks

On today's show, attorney Irene Karoussos joined us to talk about the immediate termination of an employment contract. Irene has her own law office based in Basel, and one of her specialities is Labor Law. Immediate dismissal is a termination without a notice period. It's a very drastic event in the life of an employee. From one minute to the next, the employee has no job and no salary anymore. Although conversely, an employee can also cause financial damage to his or her employer when the employee leaves the job all of a sudden. Termination without notice is only permitted for important reasons. What exactly are these important reasons? How can you defend yourself against an unjustified immediate dismissal? What other forms of termination exist? Irene answered all these questions and more - listen to the interview again here. A quick disclaimer: always consult your own counsel when addressing legal matters, especially those relating to employment. If you would like to contact Irene, find her website here.

For over 100 years, Baselworld has been the biggest jewellery and watch fair in the world. Last year, the fair reduced its size significantly. However, it was still a big event when it opened its doors in Basel last week. Established brands such as Chanel, Rolex and Breitling showed their new collections. Other brands from all over the world also showed their new products. Our reporter Ingrid Koning talked to Laura Bicego, NANIS jewellery designer; and Aletta Stas-Bax from watch manufacturer Frédérique Constant. Listen to the report again here.

This month, Ian the Gadget Guru soldiers on in spite of ‘man flu’ and a disappearing voice not to talk about Apple. He does however take an interest in exercising, if only from a distance, and desperately seeks a new wall clock worthy of the Gadget Guru’s kitchen wall. Listen to the segment again here.

Our music theme this week was all about new songs released in recent months. We played:

Death By Chocolate - Different Man (Alt Mix)

Stats - Lose It

Leathers - Phantom Heart

Holiday Ghosts - Slipstream

Will Young - All The Songs

Tallies - Eden

Devin Townsend - Evermore