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Running a Business

Businesses are regulated by a large body of law which company owners need to keep on top of.

Our legal questions and answers give legal help for a range of issues which those running a business may face.

Getting rid of maternity cover with bad attitude

I have a verbal temporary contract with an employee. She applied for a job to cover a person who was on maternity. That person is coming back and due to my temporary employee’s bad attitude, I wish to terminate her contract. Can I do this?

Giving employee advance on holiday entitlement

An employee has used up all their holiday entitlement for this year and they would like to use their next year entitlement in advance. Is this okay?

Giving notification for investigation meeting

I would like to know how much notice I would have to give of an investigation meeting. Could you clarify this for me?

Guidance on offering voluntary redundancies

I am experiencing financial difficulties and will be asking for offers of voluntary redundancy and cuts in hours. Can you advise me on this?

Handling fallout from employee argument

Two of my employees recently had a heated disagreement including bad language. One employee has now raised a grievance as a result. I have witness statements which suggest that both were in the wrong. Is there a correct way to resolve this?