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I would like some advice on an employment issue. I have worked for 18 years for a veterinary surgery and went part-time 6 years ago. In this period, the practice has been sold. The person in charge has also changed. Initially I was happy to be a vetinary surgeon in a part-time role, but I now wish to do more admin and possibly expand my hours. I have noted this when having my appraisal but nothing has happened. 3 weeks ago the clinical director said he was leaving. He hinted that the role would probably be filled internally. I never said I wanted to be the clinical director but stated that “It does make you think about taking other roles in the practice”. He then said I needed to speak to another director who may have good ideas for me. I asked the other director if they had any ideas on who may take over the clinical director role and stated that I did not know if I could carry out the role. The director said she would cross me off the list. The following day another employee said she had been offered the role. I am not happy and I believe that I should have been given the opportunity to apply for the job. What can I do about this situation?
Read MoreAn employee was asked to attend a disciplinary hearing but instead she resigned. Do I still have to pay her for any holidays she hasn’t used up? Also, should I still go ahead with the hearing even though I know she won’t attend?
Read MoreAn employee’s father has died. They have taken 4 days off on compassionate leave in light of the incident. Do I have to pay the employee for this?
Read MoreIf an employee has been on sick leave for a period of time and has now come back to work on phased return, how should I pay them?
Read MoreA few of my employees are off on long-term sickness. I would like to know if they are entitled to be paid for the holidays they have not taken or whether they are entitled to carry them over. Can you advise me on this?
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