can an employer call for a grievance?

 I wrote to my employer after being off sick with stress for three months and requested that a mediation session was set up between myself and my manager who i felt had some responsibility for my stress related illness. My employer replied to me in writing saying that my correspondence could not be dealt with […]

Permanent to contractor

Have been working for a company for over 8 years and just found out they “opened a new company” and everyone in our department will be moved over as full time contractors. We will still receive the w2 as contractors and there are benefits but not all that are available now. I am sure that they […]

Mininum Holiday Entitlement

Hi, I was wondering what the Minimum holiday entitlement is for a 4 on 4 off 12 hour shift worker. As I understand it from GOV.UK the statutory entitlement is 19.6 (12hr) shifts, however an employer may include bank and public holidays(8days) as part of the statutory entitlement which would take this to 27.6 (12hr) […]

Not recognised role

Hello,  I am looking for HR advice for my current situation at work.  I have started to work for my current company 11 months ago.  As soon as I started I have received 3 more departments to manage – I was announced in my 1st day at work about this and I have accepted it […]

Suspension rights

Good morning, I am hoping your are able to help me I am currently suspended from work over a dispute weather or not an email had been sent. This was on Tuesday 6th September and since October I have gone on the sick due to my depression that was triggered by this situation. I was […]

Promotion with trial period

I’ve been offered a promotion within same role and team I work, just taking on additional responsibility. The promotion adds to the existing contract stating it’s a trial period of 3 months at what time a review will take place which all sounds fine. What I find awkward but I’d love to hear some thoughts […]

Covert recording of meeting with HR – what are the next steps?

I've just seen this thread on UK Business Forums and wondered what you all thought… What is your take on someone recording a meeting between them, their manager and HR, and if the recording continues once the person recording the meeting has left the room, are the contents still admissable? Just curious to see what […]

Giving notice including planned holiday

Right, I've been at my place of work for 9 years on a 0 hour contract. I've found myself stuck in a rut and finding a new job. However, if I gave in my 4 weeks notice today I have 2 weeks until I go on a three week holiday, which they have cover for. […]

Do I get paid for the period before suspension?

Hi, I am suspended regarding my conduct at my workplace, without any further explanation.  Now I have to wait for the investigation result but they do not want to tell me how long it's going to be and they didn't pay me for what I've worked last month. I would like to know if I am entitled […]

Staff Travel Query

Where would we stand if a staff member refuses to travel by airplane (the signficiantly cheaper option) due to personal preference? Thanks

Custom and Practice – changing overtime policies

Hello, an employee of ours who has been paid overtime for four years has just been told that the policy has changed and he is no longer allowed to request overtime pay. In the past few years, he had flagged to the CEO on multiple occasions that he could not feasibly finish all the job […]

Signed off sick but getting married

Hi, I wanted some opinions on this. Someone is signed off sick but has planed and booked a wedding in the mean time.The wedding day was arranged and confirmed after they were on sick leave and not before.  They are signed off with a bad back but are dress shopping and getting married 3 hrs […]

Unfairly treated at work?

Hello, I have worked full time ever since I was 16, I am now 18. Through my time with the company I have had a few issues. I admit, it is not uncalled for I have been caught on my phone and using personal emails during work time. Recently it has taken a turn for […]

Employee with mental health issues

I have an employee with  PTSD she looked ill on a few occasions and has scratches on her arm. I think she is self harming so i referred her to OH .  Do I have to tell her why I've referred her?  

Non UK-resident ownership of UK company

Hi there, I’d like to set up a private limited company in the UK to work on behalf of a US-based cliet (company) and sell their services in the UK notably but also throughout Europe. I’m not sure whether I should arrange for PAYE as I would be the director and shareholder of the company […]

Redundancy situation

my son has worked for his company for 3 yrs, last week all employees were sent a letter informing them the company was going into administration.  Then salaries were due last week but were not paid which is breach of contract and amounts to constructive dismissal.  My son has received a job offer but thinks […]

Benefits whilst off on Long Term Sick

One of our Directors has now been off long term sick for one year and it is unlikely that he will return due to ill health.  He currently has a company car provided through our lease scheme.  The contract allows for discretion to be used but is very non-specific therefore, is it reasonable to allow him to continue using the […]

Study Leave Policy – How Many Days Leave?

Hi, Does anyone have a specific training policy for employees undertaking CIMA they could share? How many study leave days do you give employees per exam? Do you offer bonuses for first time passes? If so; how much?   Thanks, Kathryn

not signing my permanent contract

I have just completed my probation period at my company and I was wondering.. What are my obligations if I do not sign my permanent contract as I am planning to resign? I know. Its bad. For my resume and for me. But I’m unhappy in the company and I would like to continue my […]

Sickness – Where do I stand?

I’d like more of an idea where I stand. I have been quite ill progressively over the past few months having seizures and fits etc. for which I was signed off for several days and am now again on phased return to work. I have been referred to a neurologist and have had an MRI […]