Latest Managing staff Questions & Answers
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Can I make a deduction from an employee's salary?
If an employee fails to return corporate property eg laptop, clothing, mobiles phone etc, is it permissible to deduct the value of the equipment from their final salary?
Improving staff performance levels
Is there any booklet or book I can read about improving the performance of employees?
Employee refuses to stop smoking
An employee refuses to stop smoking at work, can they be sacked and what is the procedure?
Personal hygiene issues
One of my staff regularly smells of urine. Despite sympathetically asking her on many occasions to address the problem she has failed to do so. What is the position regarding her employment? If I have to, can I ask her to leave?
Signing for company deliveries
Apparently, if an employee signs “blindly” for something, they are acting on behalf of the company unless otherwise stated in their contract. How can you word a clause to protect the company from such situations? For example, an employee ordering products without authority.
Dealing with changes in employees health
We have a driver who has worked with us for a long time. He has recently been diagnosed with MS and can no longer drive a large goods vehicle. We are in the process of finding him an alternative role. He has expressed a desire to drive a Fork-Lift Truck, at which we believe he will be more than competent. Is there any legal reason why he cannot do this? Any information would be much appreciated.
Autocratic management and bullying
What can I do if my boss is sarcastic and puts me down a lot in front of my colleagues? I’m not sure it constitutes bullying but it is really getting to me and affecting my work, which makes it worse.
Being professional in the workplace
Two people in my office have started going out together. I am worried that it will affect their work, particularly if they split up. Is there anything I can do?
The working time regulations act
Is a 17-year-old allowed to work in the evenings during the week when they are still in full-time education? They are employed as a sales assistant, but are required to go to work to help paint the shop?
Unacceptable standard of work
I want to discipline an employee whose work is falling well below standard. What is the best way of doing this?
Discussing a staff member’s body odour
How do I go about discussing a staff member’s bad body odour?
Dealing with poor performance
One of my employees takes a long time to write reports and the end result is poorly expressed. It has been suggested that she might be dyslexic. Am I on dodgy ground if I terminate her employment?
Rights over email accounts
I have a line manager who has accessed a colleague’s email account without permission and is now using the email in a disciplinary hearing against the colleague, is this legal?
Motivating loyal staff
I need to motivate a senior employee, by making him a manager or even a director. What are the pitfalls I should look out for?
Staff signed off
I have an employee who is about to have an operation and needs six weeks off to recover. They want to do some work at home after three weeks. Can they legally do this as I am under the impression that an employee cannot work while signed off?
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