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Q: I have a part-time employee who has stopped turning up to work. They have called a member of staff and said that they are not coming back and want holiday pay. What do you advise?
A: It is currently an unauthorised absence. Write to the employee and ask them to confirm in writing the position they expressed over the phone. If they do not work the notice period, then they would be entitled to holiday pay but no other money.
I am holding a disciplinary hearing for one of my employees but a union representative will also be joining us for the hearing. What is exactly is the role of a union representative in a disciplinary hearing?
read moreMy employee has been on maternity leave and is due to come back soon. Recently the rotas have changed and it was agreed by members of staff including this employee that the rota would be 11-12 week rotas. My employee has now put in a request for flexibility. I have looked into this and it would result in other members of staff either losing 4 hours per week or having to work an extra weekend. What shall I do about this?
read moreI have an apprentice employee who is administered by a college. There appear to be signs that he is autistic or has Asperger syndrome, and is subsequently incapable of carrying out the duties of his role. The agreement of the apprenticeship was a fixed contract of 1 - 2 years. What can I do about this employee?
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