Archive for April, 2010

If an employee cannot make it into work, they are expected to inform their employer or manager no later than an hour before they are due to start. Twenty-four hours notice is far preferable for most employers, but obviously not always possible. When informing their manager that they are ill, an employee should be prepared to explain the nature of their illness and give an estimation for the amount of time they will need to take off work. Read the rest of this entry »

Performance-related pay schemes can be complicated and, in some cases, an employer may make a mistake or fail to pay an employee their due bonuses or commission. In these situations, it is vital everybody involved keeps copies of all correspondence, work done and the agreements under contract.

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Although different companies will allow different amounts of sick pay for their employees, they cannot legally offer employees less than Statutory Sick Pay. Refusal to pay sick pay when it is due is the equivalent of not paying wages; to avoid Employment Tribunals, it is important that both employers and employees understand the law regarding sick pay.

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All employees have the right to know how often and how much they will be paid. This includes being informed of the date or day of payment, the amount the payment will be and how the payment will be made – directly to the bank, by cheque or in cash, for example. All this must occur within the first two months of employment.

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