Latest Human resources Questions & Answers
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How can I attract the best apprentices?
Following news of the drop in University applications, how can I attract the best apprentices to my business?
Dealing with complaints against staff
Can I be given a ‘black mark’ and put on probation within my company when I have had no written warning. I work for a merchant bank that is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. I believe a complaint was made against me verbally due to personnel differences, but as I have said no prior written warning was given.
Damage to company property
Can I stop a portion of someone’s pay for damaging a company vehicle?
Doctor's notes
Can an employer force an employee to convert a day taken 'off sick' into a day's statutory holiday, if the employee has been unable to get a doctors note for that day? Apparently, it is practically impossible to get to see the doctor.
Employment law essentials
I left a job two years ago. One year after leaving, the employer contacted me saying that I was overpaid and is now trying to reclaim the money. I have received four letters detailing four different amounts. I offered to repay it if they could confirm the correct amount and deduct outstanding flexi-time. They did not respond for five months and are now chasing a new amount of money. I am therefore refusing to pay. Do they have any legal grounds to pursue me at this late stage?
Attendance at meetings
Can an employee be forced to attend a meeting to investigate whether a disciplinary hearing is required, while they are signed off sick by a doctor or on holiday?
Taking disciplinary action
My wife has been told that if she goes to the toilet in work hours, she could faces disciplinary action and can only go at break times. She has gall bladder problems and is worried. Is this not against basic human rights?
Sickness records
We are a 40 person company and although I keep holiday records, I don't keep sickness ones - is there a legal requirement to do so?
Advertising vacancies
Do you have to advertise vacancies internally in all circumstances?
Pregnant members of staff
We employed someone two weeks ago to clean our clients site for two hours in a morning, four days per week. This person has so far not completed a full weeks work. She has only just informed us that she is six weeks pregnant and having bad cases of morning sickness. The site is remote and we cannot get temporary cover at such short notice. She is on a 3 month probationary period. What are my options?
Advertising positions externally
I went into a supermarket today to inquire about placing an application for any managerial positions that may be open or opening. I was bluntly told that they do not accept applications for management from anyone not already employed by them. This does not sound legal, is it?
Hard HRM Vs Soft HRM
What is the difference between Hard and Soft human resources management?
What does human resources do?
What does human resources do? And is it necessary to have a specific department to deal with human resources issues?
Procedures to follow when dealing with dismissal
I employed a book keeper in May 2006 and I now feel that she is not up to the standard required to do the job satisfactorily. I have had informal discussions with her about her performance, but have not done anything officially or in writing. I would like to dismiss her with pay in lieu of notice. Is there a procedure I need to follow to ensure that there is no legal action she can take for unfair dismissal?
Employing an apprentice
I'm self-employed and would like to take on an apprentice, what's the first step? Anything I should bear in mind?
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