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New 52-week holiday pay reference period
Twelve to 52 The twelve-week holiday pay reference period is used to determine a worker’s average weekly pay for holiday purposes. However, the government has identified that a twelve-week reference period doesn’t benefit those who work irregular and...
Be mindful of withdrawing an offer of employment
What are the pitfalls when you rescind an offer of employment? You make an offer of employment, subject to references and these come back unsatisfactory. What do you do? Withdraw the offer of course. But what are the pitfalls when you rescind an offer of...
Discrimination claim win for lesbian told to “keep sexuality a secret”
Discriminated against on the grounds of her sexual orientation You may think that this old school attitude went out with the Ark but in this case recently heard by the Liverpool Tribunal, a lesbian employee who was told by her boss to keep her sexuality...
Brexit – What is Settled Status all about?
Who needs to apply for settled status? With Britain set to leave the European Union on 29th March 2019, an EU Settlement Scheme will soon be in operation, allowing all EU citizens to apply to continue living and working in the UK post-Brexit. Settled...
Unfairly dismissed for calling boss “a tw@t”
“Right, I don’t want you flying my aircraft, pack your stuff and leave” This case involving provocation and an “on the spot” dismissal is a stark warning not to let emotions get in the way when managing an employee altercation. Mr Jones was employed by Fly...
Divulging disability during performance management
A situation of capability that is potentially influenced by their health So, you have an underperforming employee and you are part way through your performance management procedure when they tell you that they have just been diagnosed with cancer. You are...
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