A key member of staff tells you he’s been offered a job elsewhere that pays a lot more than you do. Whilst you don’t want to see him go, you’re worried that you could set a precedent if you increase
his pay. What are the options?
Published 02.06.2006
It’s reckoned that UK employers pay for more than two billion hours of overtime every year. It can clearly be an effective way to get work done but what are the downsides? And do you have to pay at
an enhanced rate?
Published 24.03.2005
An employee has been off sick for several weeks and you’re paying them full sick pay. However, you’ve just received a reliable tip-off that they’ve started a part-time evening job. Surely they can’t
do this? What’s the legal position?
Published 25.03.2011
Having received your job offer the successful applicant is unhappy about the starting salary. The person they speak to verbally assures them that they’ll be “entitled to automatic pay rises”. Are you
obliged to honour this promise?
Published 07.10.2014
You know just how important it is to make sure your employment contracts provide you with maximum protection and flexibility. But how can you tell if they’re up-to-date? Should you turn to a
solicitor?
Published 06.10.2005
You usually have discretionary pay reviews once a year, but this time round you can’t quite stretch to them. This may all change in a few months so you want to avoid damaging staff morale if
possible. What’s your position?
Published 19.03.2009
Around this time of year employers are often asked about pay rises; many employees think it’s an automatic entitlement. But it’s possible that you’re already paying above market rate. So how do you
go about finding this out?
Published 30.11.2010
One of our subscribers wants to know if it’s legal to send employees their payslips by e-mail. On the face of it there’s nothing to stop them doing this. But are there any hidden dangers lurking
behind the scenes?
Published 09.03.2010
You recently made a job offer but now wish to withdraw it. The prospective employee hasn’t done anything wrong but since the offer was made, your business needs have changed. What’s the legal
position?
Published 24.03.2016
You have to move into new offices because your current lease is coming to an end. Everyone’s jobs will still be available but of course they’ll be at the new premises. What’s the legal position on
this?
Published 10.02.2005