by Nicole Squires | Dec 11, 2018 | News Letter, Uncategorised
Q: What can we do if staff cannot attend work because of severe weather and/or travel disruption A: This can be a common issue for businesses at this time of year. Employers have a duty to ensure the Health & Safety of their employees, so they should try to be as...
by Nicole Squires | Dec 10, 2018 | News Letter
Trouble on the Dancefloor? How to stop things getting out of hand at the staff Christmas party New research, undertaken by telecommunications provider, 4Com, has found that nearly half of UK workers (42%) would rather go to a Christmas party with work friends, than...
by Nicole Squires | Dec 10, 2018 | News Letter, Uncategorised
PBS HR Newsletter – Christmas 2018 Is your Business ready for the Festive Season? Staff misbehaving at the office party, issues around accommodating those with different religions, holiday request clashes, giving out end-of year...
by Nicole Squires | Dec 10, 2018 | News Letter, Uncategorised
Q: Can employers compel their employees to work overtime in the run-up to Christmas? A: If the contract of employment includes a clause requiring an employee to work overtime when required, then it will generally be reasonable to take disciplinary action if an...
by Nicole Squires | Dec 10, 2018 | News Letter, Uncategorised
Q: Can an employee insist on taking holidays during the Christmas period? A: No. In the absence of an agreement to the contrary, workers must give notice equal to twice the length of the holiday that they wish to take. The employer can give counter notice requiring...
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