Questions and Answers

The Organ Donation Act has passed into law. What changes will it introduce to the organ donation system and how will these be implemented?

What action does the practice need to take about stress in the workplace? Is there a law relating to stress at work which we must comply with?

How do I tell the difference between a stressed employee and one suffering from anxiety or depression, which may become a mental health issue?

Brexit has been delayed again — this time until 31 October 2019. How will this affect EU/EEA citizens who wish to apply to live and work in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme?

How will Brexit affect my right-to-work checks for EU citizens who work for me?

Brexit (that is, the UK leaving the European Union) has been delayed again — potentially until 31 October 2019. As an employer who employs migrant staff, the large proportion of whom are EU/ EEA citizens, what preparations and issues should I be considering before this date?

I need to schedule a disciplinary meeting for an employee who permanently works night shifts 8pm–8am. Do I have to schedule this meeting during the night shift or can I schedule it during my normal office hours, ie between 9am–5pm?

A number of my employees are practising Muslims. They have complained that they consider themselves to be forced to take time off over Christmas (because we have a one week shut down) and yet they have to use up their holiday entitlement if they want to take time off over Ramadan, which lasts for a month. They believe this amounts to religious discrimination. What can we do?

An employee is facing an allegation of gross misconduct. Should I suspend him before the disciplinary hearing?

Holding onto our staff is proving to be a real problem. How can we ensure our business is an attractive place to work?