An employee who recently left your employment has failed to return certain items of company property, including a laptop. How should this matter be approached and what action, if any, can be taken
against your former employee?
Published 03.06.2021
It has come to your attention that one of your employees is selling numerous items on eBay. Trouble is, they’re constantly checking their eBay account for bids and queries during working time. How
can you stop this?
Published 29.11.2013
An employee took their work mobile phone on holiday so they could be contacted during this time, but unfortunately it was damaged and can’t be repaired. Can a claim be made on the employee’s travel
insurance?
Published 13.06.2023
An employee was due back from holiday at the beginning of the week. However, they didn’t turn up or make contact. If there’s no sign of them by Friday, can you assume they’ve quit and terminate their
employment?
Published 22.09.2014
Out of the blue, an employee has tendered their resignation. You don’t want to lose them, so you asked that they “think about things for a few days”. If they end up sticking by their initial
decision, when will their resignation take effect?
Published 13.12.2013
Whether a key employee has resigned amicably or not, it can make sense to advise any affected clients, customers or other third parties about their departure. What’s the best way to do this?
Published 06.03.2014
An employee has been talking about resigning for a couple of months now but has yet to take the plunge. Apart from the fact it’s unsettling for the team, you want to know where you stand. How should
you play it?
Published 19.11.2013
An employee is working out their notice period and it’s obvious that they are starting to take it too easy. For example, their timekeeping is questionable and the standard of their work has dropped.
How should you deal with this?
Published 25.01.2017
Many employers allow staff who work extra hours to take time off in lieu. But what happens if employment is terminated before the employee has a chance to take the time back? Must you pay for their
accrued but untaken hours?
Published 24.03.2014