A bit of snow usually brings with it excuses from staff that they can’t get in. But recent weather has been so bad that many employers have been forced to shut temporarily. So, if the worst happens,
do your employees still get paid?
Published 27.01.2010
Unfortunately, the current economic downturn means that you may not need as many staff as before. But do you have to make employees redundant, or could there be a more temporary solution?
Published 19.03.2009
If you experience a downturn in work, you might want to lay off one or more employees. This is where you tell them not to come into work for at least one working day. Sounds good, but can you do this
automatically?
Published 30.08.2016
After a very busy period, a much slower spring seems to be a reality. If so, you’re in the position of being heavily over-staffed. Is it possible for you to simply lay-off staff and if so, what are
the golden rules to follow?
Published 22.02.2007
In February 2018 KFC had to close hundreds of its outlets due to problems in its supply chain. If you were forced to shut your business for the same reason, would you have an automatic right to lay
off your employees?
Published 08.03.2018
1,000s of staff at Tesco’s head office are being made to work on its shop floors one day every fortnight. If you need an employee to temporarily undertake a different role, can you force them to do
so?
Published 06.11.2014
It’s usual for adverse weather conditions to cause employees to cry off work. But it’s estimated that 500,000+ were stranded when our airspace was shut following a volcanic eruption. An original
“excuse”, but do they get paid?
Published 11.05.2010
Due to poor performance in the polls, it was soon suggested that Gordon Brown “step down” as Prime Minister. You can’t demand a resignation, but can you put anything in your contracts that might help
you end things more quickly?
Published 18.05.2010
You’d like to hold an “all staff” meeting but it’s impossible to find a time when everybody is available. One solution is to bring people in outside of their normal working hours. OK - but can you
insist on their attendance?
Published 25.02.2013