As you will appreciate, I have had further calls about the impact of the Coronavirus on employment. I have put together a FAQ that I hope assists both employers and employees. This information is correct at 12 noon on Monday …
Social media pointers for professionals
Love it or loathe it, social media is a fact of life. A lot of businesses, big and small utilise it for getting their message out or general promotion (perish the thought!) So when you are using social media as …
Rules for employing schoolchildren
I am encouraged by the number of social media posts from schoolchildren asking for work. It is important however for anyone thinking of employing a child of compulsory school age to be aware of the restrictions. Other than in limited …
When does my working time start?
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 …
How do I comply with GDPR when providing an employee reference?
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 …
Notice periods – Can I be sacked without any during my probation?
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 …
Non-compete clause for 12 months – is this legal?
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 …
Do I have to agree to a request to change an employees working hours?
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 …
Can I be sacked for being unwell?
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 …
Amended Employee Contract – Do I have to sign?
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 …