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Limited contact from important employee off sick

I do not have a sickness policy in place for my employees at my business, only that if there is a first day of absence the employee must report in at 8.00am personally. Two weeks ago my employee who is the key holder to my business and is required to open up in the morning did not turn up. I received a call from a friend at 10:20am to say the employee would not be in that day when the business is supposed to open at 9:15am. I later received a call that day from the employee’s husband saying that she had been to the doctor's and had been diagnosed with a chest infection. This was the case for the next 2 days. Each time I requested to speak to my employee personally I would have to communicate with her husband, who on the 4th day informed me that my employee would be off for another week. What action can I take?

Locked out of joint-owned property by ex-partner

I have been locked out of my property by my ex-partner who jointly owns the property. They have also changed the locks. I have requested a copy of the keys to the property; however, they are declining to provide them. What are my rights?

Loft conversion led to leakage

I had a loft conversion done five years ago. I had a shower put in and it began to leak. I had contracted a conversion company to fit the shower and convert the loft also. The contract for tiling was with a different company. This tiling company is stating that my shower needs to be done every year for grout and this is the reason for the leak. I have sent a number of letters to the conversion company informing them of the property damage to my ceiling and the damp. Outside, the doors from the manufacturer are also causing problems. What should I do?

Long-running marriage with children could end

I am considering a divorce from my partner as they have had an affair. We have children and have been married for a significant amount of time. What would the repercussions be if I were to go through with the divorce?

Long term sick employee failed to provide sick note

An employee has been off for eight weeks. She was meant to provide a sick note for two weeks ago but she has not provided me with anything. I have contacted her since then, but I have had no response from her. What should I do?