An employee was on jury duty for 10 weeks and has now left the company. Did holiday accrue during the period of jury service? If so, should this paid accrued holiday be included in his termination payment?
An employee wants to take two weeks’ paternity leave over Christmas and the New Year. Do I have to pay him for the three bank holidays that occur during this period of leave?
I have been asked to make a policy change in our recruitment process to include a conflict of interest clause that prohibits the recruitment of a relative in any area where there is a hierarchical line. Is this a reasonable thing to include?
One of my employees is clearly failing to “cut the mustard” in her work for me. She has been with me for just under a year. Can I get rid of her on the spot? Are there any legal minefields waiting for me if I do?
I have an employee on a six months’ probationary period. His performance is poor. Can I get rid of him immediately, before the end of the probation period?
I have been informed that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the risks from fire to persons within the immediate vicinity of the premises to be assessed. Is this the case and, if so, what constitutes the “immediate vicinity”?
