It’s a question that crops up all the time - you need to move your business to another location or move an employee to another job function. Do you have the right to insist on these changes?
Published 07.09.2006
A well-drafted mobility clause gives you the right to relocate an employee. However, two employees who refused to comply with such a clause have successfully claimed unfair dismissal. What do you
need to know?
Published 23.02.2017
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
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
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
Dismiss an employee without giving them the correct notice period and you might face a breach of contract claim. Depending on their salary and any benefits, this could be substantial. How can a PILON
clause help prevent this risk?
Published 22.09.2010
Restrictive covenants can help protect a business from harm. But there’s a danger - if the court deems you’ve “acted unreasonably”, they’re not worth the paper they’re written on. So how can you
ensure these clauses are watertight?
Published 18.11.2011
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
Due to the nature of the market, it’s useful to retain as much flexibility with staff as possible; even as a precautionary measure. How can mobility clauses allow you to do this, particularly in
light of a recent Court of Appeal case?
Published 15.05.2008
By not signing an employee fails to expressly accept the terms and conditions of a new or amended employment contract. If you’re faced with this situation what should you do?
Published 02.09.2015