An employee who was denied sick pay has been awarded over £75,000 by the tribunal. What did the employer do wrong?
Published 06.10.2016
After notifying an employee that you’ve varied the terms of their contract, they refuse to accept these changes and say they’re working under protest. Can you dismiss them, or do you have to accept
the situation? What does the law say?
Published 12.11.2008
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’ve just interviewed the perfect candidate and want to offer her the job there and then. Why might this be dangerous?
Published 27.01.2005
In a recent case, the employer had told a successful job applicant that their starting salary would be £22,427 p.a. However, the formal job offer letter mistakenly stated £30,762 p.a. Which amount
was it legally obliged to pay?
Published 29.01.2013
Having received your job offer the successful applicant is unhappy about the starting salary. The person they speak to verbally assures them that they’ll be “entitled to automatic pay rises”. Are you
obliged to honour this promise?
Published 07.10.2014
An employee has requested a copy of their employment contract. However, you can’t find it on their personnel file. How should you deal with this tricky situation? What options are open to you?
Published 26.01.2023
A few months ago an employee made a flexible working request and it was agreed that they could alter their hours. But they’re now coming and going as they please. How should you handle this
situation?
Published 30.11.2010
The Working Time Regulations allow a worker to recover pay in lieu for statutory holiday in their final year of employment. OK - but what if their contractual entitlement just happens to be far more
generous than this?
Published 14.01.2010
Normally, any employee who’s up to no good is under no duty to tell you about it. However, a recent High Court case has revised this principle. What does it say and what are the implications?
Published 24.03.2005