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Apparently, two thirds of workers believe that they are entitled to receive full pay if they are called up for jury service. Are you really obliged to pay a member of staff their normal salary if
they have to carry out this public duty?
Published 27.04.2022
An employee summonsed to jury service is legally obliged to attend unless there are compelling reasons why they are unable to. If they’re summonsed at an inconvenient time for your business, can you
apply for their jury service to be deferred?
Published 19.03.2024
One of your key employees has just informed you that they’ve been called up for jury service. This event is going to cause you and them serious difficulties. Is there any way they could defer or even
avoid it altogether?
Published 11.01.2012
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012
An employee has informed you that she is required to attend court to give evidence as a witness. Does she have the statutory right to time off work for this purpose and must you pay her during her
absence?
Published 29.02.2016
The Coronavirus Act 2020 introduces a new statutory right to take emergency volunteering leave (EVL). Will you be able to refuse EVL requests and, where it is taken, do your staff have a right to be
paid?
Published 21.04.2020
An employee has asked for time off during working hours so that he can accompany his partner to an antenatal appointment. However, it clashes with an important meeting which you need him to attend.
Can you refuse time off?
Published 07.09.2018
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
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