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
Apparently, more than two million employees have “gone sick” as a result of oral health problems in the past five years. Whilst a visit to the dentist can both prevent and cure problems, must you
grant time off for this purpose?
Published 17.12.2012
Whenever a major event takes place - particularly of the sporting variety - absence and requests to watch it on TV can be a concern for employers. So what can you do to help tackle the associated
problems?
Published 29.05.2015
Many employers that conduct exit interviews with departing employees don’t get the most out of the process. What should you be discussing during these informal meetings to gain the maximum benefit?
Published 09.12.2015
The media has accused employers of jumping to make redundancies all too quickly and not considering real alternatives, such as sabbaticals. But are they really a practical solution for employers when
faced with financial difficulties?
Published 05.03.2009
An employee has asked if they can take three months’ leave so that they can visit family and friends abroad. If you agree to their request, would you be obliged to keep their job open until they
return?
Published 25.02.2020
An employee who’s working out their notice period has accrued some paid annual leave. So that you don’t have to pay them any extra you want to insist that they take these days off before they go. Can
a recent case help you do this?
Published 05.03.2009
One of your employees has asked for several months off work. Although this would exceed their annual leave entitlement, you’re not against the idea. However, if you agreed would you be obliged to
keep their job open?
Published 09.01.2024
One of your employees has taken leave, as his parent is ill. Trouble is, he doesn’t know when he’ll be back at work. Must you continue paying him and should you introduce a policy for dealing with
future cases?
Published 06.09.2007