It’s reckoned that UK employers pay for more than two billion hours of overtime every year. It can clearly be an effective way to get work done but what are the downsides? And do you have to pay at
an enhanced rate?
Published 24.03.2005
An employee was recently required to undertake a lengthy business trip and spent a lot of time travelling. On his return he demanded time off in lieu (TOIL) for the additional hours. Must you accept
his request?
Published 04.12.2014
Out of choice, an employee always works through their lunch hour. You don’t ask them to do this, or indeed expect it - they’re entitled to a break. However, could this practice allow them to claim
costly overtime by default?
Published 01.06.2012
A major rail company recently came unstuck when all of its drivers refused to work on a Sunday, leaving 45,000 passengers stranded. So what did this employer miss out of its contracts that would have
avoided the problem?
Published 28.09.2009
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
An employee wants to improve their smile by having some cosmetic dental work done. Do they have any right to time off for this purpose and is the position on routine dental appointments any
different?
Published 09.11.2015
An employee has been taking holiday, often at short notice and you’ve now found evidence that suggests they are doing this due to a second job. That’s not a problem in itself, but what should you do
before they can continue?
Published 01.12.2009
In recent months, there have been a number of legal developments in relation to holiday pay and we can certainly expect more in the future. But, as matters currently stand, how do you calculate a
week’s holiday pay?
Published 21.10.2013
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
In America employers often grant their employees an extra day’s annual leave in recognition of their birthday. Would this motivational practice be legal here, or a breach of our employment laws?
Published 25.02.2013