Latest Q & A
Pay for bank holidays
If Monday is my normal working day should I be paid for bank holidays even though I don’t work on those days?
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?
Holiday pay and "normal hours"
I work a 12-hour shift but my company only wants to pay me for 9.5 hours for my holiday pay. Is this allowed?
Supplying clothing for workers
I am a brickwork contractor - do I have to supply wet weather wear to staff when working outside on building sites?
Insurance for agency temps
Who is liable for insurance for temporary staff when employed through a temp agency and working for me as self-employed? There is no written contract between the temp agency and myself.
Employing school leavers
What is the maximum number of hours a 17 year old is allowed to work per week?
Sick pay - whose responsibility?
Does my company have to sort out my Statutory Sick Pay for me after time off ill or is it my responsibility?
Hard HRM Vs Soft HRM
What is the difference between Hard and Soft human resources management?
Employee holidays
I applied for and was granted 10 days holiday from 2nd July until 13th July. I was taken ill on 28th June and my GP requested that I do not return to work until 23rd July. Can I re-take my 10 days holiday at a later date?
Understanding business legislation
Why is it important to understand national and local business legislation? Does anyone actually check if you are complying to things like health and safety?
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?
Working contracted hours
On my contract it states that my hours are 42.5 per week and that this time must fall between 8:30 and 6:30 Monday to Friday, with up to an hour off for lunch. I usually get in just after 9:00am and leave the equivalent time after 5:30pm in the evening, but now my boss is telling me I have to be in a nine o’clock and if I don’t, I’ll be considered late. I am very careful with time keeping and always work my hours, usually more. Can she do this? What are my rights?
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?
Employees rights - staff records
Do I have the right to see a copy of my staff records file?
Advertising vacancies
Do you have to advertise vacancies internally in all circumstances?
