Apparently, employers in the private sector are losing £12 billion annually to payroll fraud, with one of the biggest problems being “ghost”, i.e. fake, employees. How can you protect yourself
against this risk?
Published 16.06.2016
In a recent case, a male employee had been sacked for gross misconduct after he posted vulgar comments on Facebook about a female colleague. He argued that this was a “breach of his human rights”.
What did the tribunal say?
Published 14.05.2012
When completing their new starter form, an employee has crossed through the bank details section and written that they would like their “wages paid in cash”. Even if this is legally possible, is it
wise?
Published 31.10.2012
An employee has been jailed after he smuggled over £20,000 out of his employer’s premises in empty KitKat wrappers. What can other employers learn from this case?
Published 09.04.2015
Under HMRC’s new PAYE “Real Time Information” reporting system, employers will have to supply certain information about every employee. So what data is required and how can you make sure that it’s
100% accurate?
Published 11.03.2013
The media recently reported on a case where an employer’s CCTV system had recorded a manager having sex on its premises after hours. It used this footage as evidence to sack him. That’s quite
understandable, but is it legal?
Published 21.02.2012
It’s come to your attention that an employee has been overpaid. Are you entitled to automatically deduct those monies from their next salary payment or do you need the employee’s written permission
first?
Published 06.11.2014
An employee who worked for his employer for just six months has been awarded over £15,000 after he was dismissed by text message. What one simple rule would have helped the employer avoid any
trouble?
Published 09.10.2015
One of our subscribers wants to know if it’s legal to send employees their payslips by e-mail. On the face of it there’s nothing to stop them doing this. But are there any hidden dangers lurking
behind the scenes?
Published 09.03.2010
An employee has been upsetting other staff by promoting their own personal beliefs in the workplace. Understandably, you’re cautious about disciplining them for this but you can’t allow it to
continue. Is it safe for you to act?
Published 08.07.2009