These days, it’s becomingly increasingly common for employees to take on second jobs. Although you may not object to this, you don’t want it harming your business. So what can you do to protect your
position?
Published 03.05.2013
An employer recently asked the High Court to enforce its supposed right to confidentiality. Unfortunately, it had made three fatal errors. What were they and how can you avoid making the same
mistakes?
Published 21.02.2012
You recently sent an employment contract out to a successful job applicant. Having done so, you’d now like to alter it by adding an additional term. As the contract hasn’t yet been signed and
returned, can you do this?
Published 07.07.2017
When an employer grew concerned that two of its employees had stolen confidential data, it applied to the High Court for permission to inspect their own PCs. As this was granted, do you now have a
new legal right?
Published 05.06.2014
Employees who are required to work Saturday and/or Sunday usually have one or two days off in the week. Even if these days always follow the same or a regular pattern, what should you put in their
contract?
Published 27.08.2013
As a general rule, you can’t amend any documents which have contractual force without first having your employees’ express and prior consent. Fair enough, but is there any way you might be able to
retain some flexibility here?
Published 05.06.2013
You want to prevent an employee from dealing with your customers for six months following the termination of employment. If you put such a clause in their contract and, in return, offer a specific
payment will it be legally binding?
Published 22.04.2016
You’ve created a new key role and the ideal candidate for it is an existing employee. Although they seem up to the job, what should you do to protect yourself just in case things don’t work out?
Published 02.07.2012
If you need an extra member of staff, you might be tempted to engage them on a self-employed basis. But if you go down this route, how can you prevent them from later claiming that they are really an
employee?
Published 08.07.2009
Once a settlement agreement is signed by both parties, its terms are strictly confidential. However, before this happens, you won’t want an employee divulging your discussions to anyone who will
listen. How can this be prevented?
Published 20.11.2014