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Job Offer

Can an employer withdraw a job offer?

July 19, 2018Contracts, Employment LawLeave a Comment on Can an employer withdraw a job offer?Amanda

Accepting a job offer and the process of moving jobs can always be a very stressful time. It is therefore important to be aware of your rights. If a job offer is conditional on the employee obtaining satisfactory references or …

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working time rules

When does my working time start?

June 21, 2018Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on When does my working time start?Amanda

Here is a question I get asked quite often. I am based at home and travel a lot for work. Does my working time start when I leave home or when I arrive at my first appointment? This is an …

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employee reference

How do I comply with GDPR when providing an employee reference?

May 15, 2018Employment Law, FAQ1 Comment on How do I comply with GDPR when providing an employee reference?Amanda

In providing a reference confirming an employee’s name, dates of employment, absence record etc you are processing data. The General Data Protection Regulations therefore apply. Express consent must therefore be given by the employee unless the data is being processed …

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notice periods

Notice periods – Can I be sacked without any during my probation?

May 3, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Notice periods – Can I be sacked without any during my probation?Amanda

A common question that comes up is notice periods More specifically, can my employer sack me without notice during my probationary period? The length of a typical probationary period varies from one month to six months. The length of your …

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Non-compete clause for 12 months – is this legal?

April 26, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Non-compete clause for 12 months – is this legal?Amanda

My contract of employment states that I cannot work for a competitor for 12 months after my employment terminates. A clause that seeks to restrict the activity of an employee after the termination of their employment is called a post …

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Change to working hours

Do I have to agree to a request to change an employees working hours?

April 19, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Do I have to agree to a request to change an employees working hours?Amanda

An employee has recently asked to change their working hours? Do I have to agree to this? Do I have to follow any procedure? Since June 2014 any employee with more than 26 weeks service is entitled to make a …

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Can I be sacked for being unwell?

Can I be sacked for being unwell?

April 9, 2018Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Can I be sacked for being unwell?Amanda

I have had a lot of time off work recently due to various colds and bugs. Can I be sacked for being unwell? The answer to this question will depend on a number of issues such as your length of …

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Changes to Employment Law

7 changes to employment law from April 2018

March 26, 2018Employment LawLeave a Comment on 7 changes to employment law from April 2018Amanda

1. Minimum wage increase – 1 April 2018 The National Living Wage (minimum rate paid to workers aged 25 and over), will increase by 4.4% to £7.83 an hour. The National Minimum Wage rates will increase from: £7.05 to £7.38 …

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Employee Contract

Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?

March 21, 2018Contracts, Employment Law, FAQLeave a Comment on Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?Amanda

If your employer wishes to change any of the contractual terms and conditions of your employment, i.e. your employee contract, they must have the authority to do so. Some changes may be uncontroversial, such as pay increases. These are often …

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