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
You’ve hired a new employee and given them a written employment contract. However, they’re refusing to sign and return it as they don’t agree with one of the terms. Despite this they are still
turning up for work. How should you play it?
Published 19.11.2018
An employee’s contract states that their “normal working hours are 8:45am to 5:15pm”. However, in practice, they’ve mainly worked 8:30am to 5:00pm. If you’ve never challenged this, is there now a
binding custom and practice?
Published 05.06.2014
An employee has recently resigned. The trouble is that they’ve decided to give more than their contractual notice period which doesn’t suit you. Do you have to work to their agenda, or can you insist
that they abide by your terms?
Published 11.03.2011
When you need extra staff, but don’t want anyone permanent, a fixed-term contract can offer the ideal solution. But get the duration wrong and you could face some nasty legal liabilities. So how can
you protect yourself?
Published 18.05.2011
If your employees work shifts, you may turn a blind eye to the odd day off being swapped about. However, if you’re not careful, this type of informal arrangement can get out of hand. Should this
occur, what’s the answer?
Published 06.03.2014
To save time and money, it’s been suggested that you send employment contracts by e-mail and request an electronic signature where the terms are accepted. Sounds good but will this create a binding
contract?
Published 29.11.2016
Several staff are off work sick or following official advice over self-shielding and staying at home. Can you ask other employees to temporarily cover the responsibilities and duties of those
employees who are absent?
Published 05.05.2020
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
An employee recently tendered their written resignation. But they’ve now asked to withdraw it. Must you agree to this request or can it be refused? And what if their notice had been given verbally,
would the position be any different?
Published 10.01.2011