Sometimes it will be possible to avoid redundancies by implementing a pay reduction. However, you can’t simply impose a pay cut on your employees - you must have their express consent first. How can
this be obtained?
Published 23.04.2015
An employee who’s been on your books for ages has become complacent and lazy. You’ve tried the informal warnings route with little effect so now want to cut his salary and pay him what he’s worth.
Can you do it?
Published 03.06.2005
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
In a recent case, the only way the employer could stay afloat was by re-issuing contracts on less favourable terms. One employee resigned and claimed constructive dismissal. What did the Employment
Appeal Tribunal (EAT) think?
Published 31.10.2012
You usually have discretionary pay reviews once a year, but this time round you can’t quite stretch to them. This may all change in a few months so you want to avoid damaging staff morale if
possible. What’s your position?
Published 19.03.2009
A key member of staff tells you he’s been offered a job elsewhere that pays a lot more than you do. Whilst you don’t want to see him go, you’re worried that you could set a precedent if you increase
his pay. What are the options?
Published 02.06.2006
A subscriber currently offers occupational sick pay and is looking to cut costs. Is it possible to make its payment discretionary and if so, what type of issues must they consider in order to avoid
any difficulties?
Published 10.07.2008
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
Due to the economic conditions, you need to freeze current pay rates. Should you tell employees about your pay freeze decision and are there any circumstances where employees are entitled to a pay
rise in any event?
Published 03.06.2020
Last month, for whatever reason, you were late in processing payroll data. This meant that staff received their pay a week late. Some of them are very unhappy and demanding compensation. Do you have
to pay it?
Published 28.06.2008