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Our Q&A section has solutions for a variety of issues, including neighbour disputes, problems with your employer, or your consumer rights.

Requirements for piece work wage

I am looking to find out the wage requirements when paying for a task on a piece work basis. I would also like to know, should I pay employees who produce less than average the same rate as those who produce the average amount or more?

Resident in home assaulting and threatening staff

I run a home, and one of my residents has psychiatric problems and has assaulted a member of staff in the past. Now she is behaving in a threatening and abusive manner. Is this a suitable enough reason to call the police?

Resigning but do not feel well enough to attend grievance meeting

I am resigning from my job. I have been sent a P45 form by my employer and an invitation to attend a grievance meeting, but I feel as though I am not well enough to attend this meeting. What can I do?

Responsibility for repair of shared drive

I have a shared drive in front of my property. I would like to know if I can claim back some costs for repair from my next door neighbour. They have access over the drive and a hole has appeared in it recently. Can I do this?

Responsibility for repairs on boundary fence

I am having a boundary issue with my neighbours. The wind has damaged both sides of our garden fence. I would like to know which side I am responsible for.