Office & home working

How can I address a gossiping employee?

An employee is a gossip and causes contention with colleagues. I have witnessed a shift in my employees’ behaviours, but I don't have first-hand evidence of the employee causing trouble. What can I do to resolve this?

Employing & managing staff

Preventing employee holiday entitlement from building up 

Annual leave building up towards the end of the year can be a problem for employers. Here's how to handle it.

Office & home working

Preventing fireworks in the office

Alan Price discusses how to control aggressive disputes between staff. 

Employing & managing staff

Employee is not meeting criteria of role

Q: I have an employee who is currently in his probationary period, but is not showing signs of meeting the criteria of the role. Am I within my rights to terminate his contract if this continues?

Employing & managing staff

An employee is struggling with childcare

I have an employee who is struggling with childcare, but cannot afford to reduce her hours. Am I legally obliged to help with childcare costs or is there something else I can do to ease the situation?

Legal advice

Employment rights for same-sex couples in a civil partnership

Alan Price examines the legal considerations employers need to be aware of in regard to the rights of same-sex couples.