Dealing with Gross Misconduct at Work
Gross misconduct relates to the most severe breaches of workplace standards of behaviour that are sufficiently serious to potentially justify instant dismissal. Incidents of gross misconduct at work demand immediate and decisive action by the employer. However, responding to allegations of gross misconduct and taking disciplinary action against an employee are fraught with legal risk. Employers […]
Hiring Zero Hour Contract Workers
A zero hour contract is an agreement between an employer and worker that does not provide guaranteed working hours. Zero hour contracts have emerged as common practice within sectors such as retail due to the flexibility they give to both the employer and the employee. For employers, this means workers are only paid for the […]