Lay offs
An employer has the right to lay off an employee without pay in circumstances when there is no work for the employee to do or where there is a particular situation which requires a lay-off such as the need to close the premises for a refurbishment...
Secondment
What is Secondment? Put simply, a secondment is the temporary loan of an employee. This covers a number of possible scenarios: Intra-company secondment: This is where an employee is asked to work in a different department for a set period...
Right to search
In some companies there will a requirement to conduct a search of employees. This process would normally form part of the employment contract and by signing the contract employees accept the stop and search requirements within a company. Co...
Probation
Probation periods are often used by companies to assess a new employee’s suitability for the new role. Probation periods vary depending on the company and the type of role that is being filled, it is normal to have a 3 or 6 month proba...
Maternity Leave
Irrespective of length of service or hours worked, employees are entitled to 26 weeks’ Ordinary Maternity leave and up to 26 weeks’ Additional Maternity Leave, making a total of 52 weeks. Employees also have the right to return t...
Employment tribunals
Employment Tribunals are an independent judicial body which look to resolve disputes between employers and employees regarding employment rights. Employment Tribunals also have powers to hear claims from potential employees where discriminat...