LOGISTICS | Dismissal for driving disqualification
One mistake in most jobs may not have major repercussions. But one mistake behind the wheel can cause a professional driver to become disqualified from driving. It is up to a court to decide for how long a driver will be disqualified, taking into account the gravity of the offence. Irrespective of whether it happened […]
Written statement of employment particulars
When we advise our clients, some myths about Contracts of Employment often crop up. One of the biggest myths we hear is that contracts need to be in written form in order to be legally valid. Contrary to popular belief, a Contract of Employment may be a verbal agreement or it may be a written […]
Employees behaving badly outside of work
What employees do their in free time is normally none of your concern, but the game changes when you discover an employee has committed a criminal offence. Whether they have assaulted their neighbour, stalked an ex-girlfriend, committed criminal damage or been involved in a burglary or fraud scheme, you may be very worried. As their […]
What rights do individuals on zero hour contracts have?
Do those on zero hours contracts have any employment law rights and protections? The answer is yes! Are they entitled to maternity leave? Do they have to be paid the National Minimum Wage? Do they need to receive redundancy pay? Unfortunately, the answer to these questions is not straightforward as an individual’s rights depend on […]
12 questions about annual leave and holiday pay
Blog Over the last few years, navigating through the murky waters of rules on annual leave and holiday pay has become an extremely hard task. In addition to legislation, a number of court cases have muddied the waters further. Below we answer 12 common questions about annual leave and pay. Do you need support? Speak […]
What if an employee is banned from driving?
If an employee needs to carry out their job, what should you do if they are banned from driving? We answer some key questions on what to do in this situation. Can I dismiss an employee who is disqualified from driving? A dismissal will be considered legally fair when an employer can show that the […]
What can I do if an employee is sent to prison?
Sometimes the unthinkable happens. For many employers, being informed that one of your employees has been convicted of a crime and will be facing time in prison is one of those moments. This type of incident will hopefully not arise too often, but you need to react promptly and understand what you can do within […]
In Whose Interest is it Anyway?
The Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) 1998 was introduced to provide protection to workers who disclosed wrongdoing within the workplace. In its original form, oddly given the Act’s title, the disclosure of wrongdoing did not have to be in the public interest. This led to the situation where a worker could gain protection under PIDA […]