Questions and Answers

Is an employer legally obliged to agree to an employee’s request, for example, a request to switch from full-time to part-time working?

What is the most effective way to structure a selection interview?

What types of question are the most useful in a selection interview?

I intend to recruit for a personal assistant to work alongside me. I would prefer to engage a woman — can I insist on this or could there be any repercussions if I do so?

I have been tasked with reviewing our arrangements for evacuating visitors who may require assistance to evacuate. Could you outline what these procedures should be?

Do employers still pay Christmas bonuses?

Could Christmas presents be a problem?

We are concerned about the forthcoming train strikes. Can you confirm whether employees are entitled to pay if they are unable to get to work and what actions can we take if they do not attend or turn up late?

I’m thinking of using zero-hours contracts for the first time. Have you any tips and advice on their drafting?

How should I treat people I recruit for Christmas work?