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Ask the expert: Sleeping shift

2010-03-08 09:31 - 291 reads

Should we pay NMW? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise on whether a sleeping shift requires national minimum wage.

Ask the expert: What are our responsibilities to employee with MS?

2010-03-04 09:10 - 529 reads - 1 comment

One of our employees suffers from multiple sclerosis. What are our responsibilities? Adam Partington and Esther Smith advise.

Ask the expert: Can we demote rather than dismiss?

2010-02-23 09:05 - 884 reads

If an employee is struggling, can we demote rather than dismiss, and should we give them notice? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise.

Ask the expert: Demotion – any choice?

2010-02-16 09:07 - 609 reads

Does an employee have to accept a demotion and hefty pay cut? Esther Smith and Matthew Whelan advise.

Ask the expert: Bonuses for all?

2010-02-09 10:21 - 361 reads

Do these TUPE employees still have a right to their undefined bonuses? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise.

Ask the expert: Can we drug test?

2010-02-02 10:32 - 674 reads

Do we need to do any paperwork before we implement pre-employment drug-testing? Esther Smith and Adam Partington advise.

Ask the expert: Holiday on sick leave?

2010-01-26 10:00 - 1435 reads - 2 comments

Can an employee go on holiday when they are on sick leave, and if so, what are we supposed to pay them? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise.

Ask the expert: Are lost payslips a legal minefield?

2010-01-19 10:12 - 745 reads - 1 comment

If my employer loses an employee's pay slips are they in breach of ID theft or data protection? Matthew Whelan and Esther Smith advise. ...

Ask the expert: sacked after 10 months

2010-01-09 19:27 - 1092 reads

Unfairly sacked after 10 months? Martin Brewer and Esther Smith advise on what, if anything, can be done.

Ask the expert: vetting employees

2010-01-05 16:19 - 692 reads

Does rechecking only some of our employees to ensure they are able to work in the UK amount to discrimination? Matthew Whelan and Esther Smith advise.

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