July’s top employment law FAQs
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You may have missed our latest resource designed to keep you informed about your rights and responsibilities as an employer. Our experts have compiled answers to the top 10 most frequently asked employment law questions for July.
1. If an employee is dismissed in the last week of their first six months with a payment in lieu of notice, will they still qualify to claim unfair dismissal?
2. If an employee is absent for significant periods during their probationary period, will they still gain unfair dismissal rights after six months?
3. Given that the expiry of a fixed-term contract constitutes dismissal, what will usually be a fair reason for dismissal?
4. Can an employee claim unfair dismissal on expiry of a fixed-term contract of employment?
5. What is the impact of the Crime and Policing Act 2026 on corporate liability for the criminal acts of senior managers?
6. If a part-time or shift-working employee is not scheduled to work on a bank holiday, are they entitled to an additional day's holiday?
7. Is an employee entitled to statutory sick pay if they are off sick on their first day of work?
8. Can an employee retract their resignation?
9. Can an employer dismiss an employee for misconduct that occurred outside the workplace?
10. Is it unlawful discrimination to ask questions about health or disability during recruitment?
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