Questions and Answers

I have read about the change in date of next year’s Early May Bank Holiday and how it may affect holidays from an employment law perspective. Can you please advise?  

Can my employees carry over holiday entitlement into the next holiday year?

Can I refuse a request for annual leave?

What is the present position over rolled-up holiday pay? Is it still legal?

I have heard in the news that there has been a recent “landmark” case on voluntary overtime and holiday pay. How should employers prepare for this?

Can you provide examples of age discrimination against younger workers?

What are the key areas in the workplace where age discrimination may occur?

When is different treatment permitted because of age?

I have just taken over a new business. I want the employees to offer a more positive image to the public, particularly in what they wear to work as all employees wear casual clothes throughout the week. I want to smarten them up by introducing a dress code. Can I do this?

How can I avoid religious discrimination in my proposed dress code