What is the timescale for holding a Disciplinary Appeal hearing?
There is no precise legal timescale in which a Disciplinary Appeal Hearing should be held. However, the ACAS code of…
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Is it a legal requirement to issue a Contract of Employment?
An employer must give employees a ‘written statement of employment particulars’ if their employment contract lasts at least a month…
How will the National Minimum Wage increase in 2019?
From 1st April 2019, the national living wage is due to increase to £8.21 per hour. Hourly rates will be…
During a disciplinary or Grievance procedure, can anonymous witness statements be used?
Yes, although employers need to explore the reasons a witness may wish to remain anonymous and ensure the employee’s right…
Do I need to provide my employees with pay statements that are itemised?
From 6th April 2019, workers will be entitled to an itemised pay statement. Should employees have pay that varies, according…
Can I make a payment to employees for unused statutory holiday?
Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, the 5.6-week holiday entitlement cannot be replaced by a payment in lieu, excepting where…
What do I do if an Employee doesn’t attend work when it snows?
Some employers have in place a Severe Weather and Disruption to Travel Policy, or contractual clauses within the Employment Contract,…
How do I handle an Appeal against a Disciplinary sanction?
First check your Employment Contracts – If employers do not follow an appeals procedure that forms part of the contract…
Can I send a work email to my home email address without breaching GDPR laws?
Whilst it may previously have been commonplace to catch up on work by sending home work emails, this is a…
When is it appropriate to suspend an Employee?
On occasion, it may be necessary for an employer to suspend an employee (with full pay) while carrying out a…
