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Q: One of my employees is constantly taking sick leave because she has a child who is poorly but not disabled. Do I have the right to refuse her sick leave?
A: I suggest that you sit down with your employee and tell her that she has the right to request emergency time off to a point where it becomes unreasonable. If the employee still has to take sick leave, she should phone the company to request it. An unreasonable amount of sick leave is very subjective however so you must be careful.
I am looking to temporarily lay off members of staff which may turn to a permanent situation. I would like to know what I have to do as there is no lay-off clause in the employment contract.
read moreAn employee has been for an eye test and wants a contribution towards the cost of the glasses. I would like to know if I am obliged to pay and whether I can ask for further information from the opticians.
read moreI currently own an optometrist shop that is situated next to a vacated shop owned by a supermarket chain. There are plans for the shop beside me to expand. If the supermarket lets the unit to another optometrist, this could have wider effects on my shop next door.
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