Latest Employment rights Questions & Answers
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Casual worker asking for p45
I had a casual worker (no contract) working two hours a day for one or two days a week. She is now asking for p45 and wage slips. This person has some property that belongs to my company and she will not return it until I produce the p45. What is my move?
What is the legal number of hours between shifts?
What is the legal number of hours between shifts?
Final warnings
Can I dismiss a member of staff on a final warning if I’ve taken over a business from someone else?
Am I entitled to sick pay?
If I am self-employed, can I get any sick pay when I have an operation?
Advice on toilet and washroom facilities
What are the regulations for toilet and washroom facilities for a small, mixed-sex workforce?
Will I be able to dismiss an unproductive member of staff?
Under the new employment law proposals, would I be able to dismiss a member of staff who isn't as productive as I want?
Smokers' rights
What are an employee’s rights on smoking within the work day? i.e. Are they entitled to specified breaks?
Working from home while signed off sick
I broke a limb and have been signed off work for 4 months. I agreed with my employer to work from home while I recover. I have heard they will lay me off when I return. What are my rights?
Smoking breaks at work
I am a care worker and am required to incorporate my breaks into working with the clients, so I'm on duty throughout my shift. However, my smoking colleagues are allowed to go outside for smoke breaks. Am I entitled to additional payment as I do not have the opportunity of client-free time?
Employing school leavers
What is the maximum number of hours a 17 year old is allowed to work per week?
Working on holy days
I need to have Sundays off work, as I am a Jehovah's witness and need to attend meetings. Can my employer refuse me this time?
Employee rights
We are a small hairdressers business (owner, plus 1 full-time and 1 part-time worker). The part-timer works 16 hours (2 days), one of which is on her own. She now states that due to personal issues, she cannot be on her own. Two days takings have already been lost, which she has been paid for! Am I within my rights to insist she works on her own one day per week, or tell her she goes back to eight hours only? Can I then employ someone else for the remaining eight hours?
Legal entitlement to taking breaks
What is the legal entitlement to breaks relating to hours worked?
What rights do temporary staff have?
What rights do temporary staff have?
Job specifications
I am starting a small construction firm with about five employees. As the employer, do I have to supply transport for employees to get to the work place?
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