Do you have to pay staff who can’t get to work because of the snow?
During the wintry weather, many employees are electing to stay at home rather than come to work. This may be because of: Blocked roads; Severe weather warnings; Needing to look after children when the schools are closed; Advice that people should only travel if their journey is essential. Even employees who do make it to […]
So Can Employees Wear a Cross at Work or Not?
You’ve probably heard in the press that the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that British Airways discriminated against an employee, Nadia Eweida, by not allowing her to wear a cross at work. At the same time, the same court said that Shirley Chaplin, a Devonshire nurse had not suffered discrimination when her employer […]
Can you Dismiss a Driver who Loses their Driving Licence?
If your business relies on drivers, you will need to make sure that they are all legally allowed to drive. But what if Dave is allowed to drive when you employ him but he subsequently loses his licence? Can you dismiss him? If continuing to employ Dave would be against the law, you can (and […]
Can You Sack Someone for Criminal Acts Outside of Work?
Is it fair to dismiss someone for a criminal offence that takes place outside of work? Alan Lydiard was a postman. He had never received any complaints about his work and was a reliable employee. However, when he was prosecuted in France for football hooliganism, the Post Office decided to sack him. He claimed unfair […]
What do You Do If a Member of Staff is Incompetent?
We all make mistakes. But what do you do with an employee who consistently fails to do their job well enough? As an employer, you will need to tread carefully before dismissing an employee for poor performance. Otherwise, you could end up in an Employment Tribunal. Here are four steps you will need to take before […]