Employers…Be careful during sickness absence investigations
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Employers often see red when they discover that an employee who is off work on sickness absence turns out to be sunning them selves in far off sunny climates! However, it is important not to jump conclusions so always carry out an investigation before taking any disciplinary action, and also very...
Going to work for a rest? Employees Must be given a rest break
Posted By: Julie Leonard
The Working Time Regulations 1998 state that any employee who works for more than six hours is entitled to a 20 minute break. A recent Employment Tribunal ruled that Employers must provide a rest break even if the employees do not request them. In other words the onus is on the Employer to ensure th...
Posted By: Julie Leonard
A friend who works at a computer all day, recently complained to me that her chair is really very uncomfortable and it’s ridiculous that her employer will not get her a new one. Unfortunately it’s not just as simple as that – she may feel it’s ridiculous but her employer has...
Did You Know....What Our Clients Say About Us?
Posted By: Francesca Glynn
At Edwards & Co we pride ourselves in delivering a high quality service in a caring professional way. In the litigation department this is crucial as our clients are often going through a difficult and stressful process. We like to measure how well we live up to that aim so we ask our clients...
£75,000 awarded to sick employee who was denied sick pay.
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Employers should be properly advised in regard to the terms of their sick pay scheme. If there is a contractual right to receive sick pay, it cannot be simply ignored. A recent tribunal awarded an employee who was denied sick pay £75,000.00. The employee , who had been employed with the same...
Are you owed back-pay by your employer?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
In a recent negotiated settlement between Company owners, Unite Union and HMRC, workers at Sports Direct are to receive back pay, which for some could be as much as £1000.00 each . The payment will be made to both agency workers and direct employees, after the company confirmed that it had...
Are you afraid to report sexual harassment at work?
Posted By: Julie Leonard
Recent research by the TUC and EverydaySexism project has shown that 52% of the women interviewed have been sexually harassed at work at some stage of their career. This can include any form of unwanted sexual behaviour including touching, sexual innuendos and inappropriate behaviour. Often workers...
