A colleague is having problems recovering an over-payment of salary made to an employee who’s recently left. What should you have in place to avoid the same problems in your workplace?
Published 09.02.2006
Each time you see a particular employee, a mobile phone is glued to their ear and it’s clear the conversation isn’t work-related. As they are focused on personal matters, can you deduct the length of
their calls from their pay?
Published 14.05.2012
When a new employee joins, you’re anxious that they’re given the right documents to ensure that everything’s covered. What’s the minimum you can get away with?
Published 21.09.2006
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
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
Many employees earn commission on top of their basic salary or pay. When these individuals take annual leave, must you provide for lost commission payments in their holiday pay?
Published 20.10.2016
An employer has faced criticism after it offered a three-month internship at a rate of £20 per day, i.e. less than the national minimum wage (NMW) - but this isn’t necessarily illegal. What does the
law say about paying interns?
Published 09.03.2015
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
You must give an employee a P45 when they leave your employment. But does the law state how long you have to issue a P45 and what happens if you can’t provide this document to the employee before
they start a new job?
Published 23.03.2023
When it comes to pay rises, it’s useful to know what other employers are planning to give. Research has revealed the middle of the road rate increase in the private sector. So what is it?
Published 09.10.2015