Can I stop an employee going to work for a competitor?
You can include post-termination restrictions or "restrictive covenants" in the contract of employment. However, these are designed to protect legitimate [...]
What is Garden (or Gardening) Leave?
If someone hands in their notice but you don't want them to work their notice period, you may want to [...]
Can I pay employees who are leaving or do they have to work their notice?
If you want to have the option to pay employees for their notice period rather than have them work it, [...]
What notice do my employees have to give me when they leave?
The law doesn't set out the notice that an employee is required to give their employer, it just states that [...]
What notice period do I need to give my employees?
You must give your employees at least the statutory notice period which increases with length of service: Up to one [...]
Should I give my casual workers a contract?
Casual workers may not be classed as employees if they are not obliged to work any fixed hours or to [...]
How long should a probationary period be?
A probationary period will typically last between one six months, although there are no set rules on the duration.
What is a probationary period?
A probationary period is sometimes agreed at the start of employment. It usually lasts between 1 and 6 months, depending [...]
What information should be in a contract of employment?
There is some essential information that you will need to include within the statement of main terms and conditions. The [...]
When do I have to give my employees a contract of employment?
You must give your employees a written statement of the main terms and conditions of employment on the day they [...]
Do I have to give my employees a contract of employment?
As an employer, you are required by law to give your employees a written statement of the main terms and [...]