Airth Castle Hotel Limited, the company that manages Airth Castle has confirmed that the popular wedding venue has went into liquidation. At the time of writing, several news outlets are reporting that staff have received notification that shifts have been cancelled and that they should not show up for anything that has been scheduled. advice.scot …
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A reduction in pay requires a change in a contract and for this to be binding, consent from both parties is required. However, employers will often have the upper hand with bargaining power if there is a risk of losing your job. It is illegal for them to deduct pay without a contractual change occurring. …
Living life, affording to pay all our bills, whilst continuing to put food on the table has become quite the juggling task for many of us recently. Increases to the cost of living, with soaring energy prices, and the prices of other essential goods and services jumping up as a result has been challenging. Average …
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Recent news about staff redundancies and disruption to ferry journeys on P&O ferries may have left staff and customers with questions about what it means for them. On Thursday 17th March 2022, P&O ferries released a statement that all UK sailings had been suspended, pending a major announcement. The announcement was made that 800 crew …
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I am sorry to hear that you are having issues with your manager. If what your colleagues are saying is true, it could be that you are being subjected to bullying in the workplace. Bullying: A Definition Bullying is regarded as a behaviour which derives from a person or group that is unwanted and makes …
I am sorry to hear that this has happened to you. It is important that you find out the reason that your employer has done this. As an employee with two or more years’ service, you can request a written statement from your employer giving the reasons why you have been dismissed. The employer must supply this …
When a relationship breakdown happens, it is important to get financial and practical affairs in order as soon as possible, to avoid any confusion further down the line. If you are named on the tenancy agreement (either as joint or sole tenant), you have a legal / contractual right to live in the property. If …
In situations where an employee has a complaint against an employer, and they are able to pursue this through an employment tribunal, it is possible for the employer to attempt to settle the dispute to prevent a claim being made against them. If your employer attempts to convince you to forfeit your right to go …
I’m sorry to hear about your situation. Any surveillance or monitoring that an employer carries out should be detailed as a procedure in your contract or in the employee handbook. These should explain how you could be monitored and give the reason(s) why they would do so. Employers are heavily restricted in terms of when they can monitor without your knowledge or permission, and they …
I am sorry to hear that you are currently out of work, and that you are struggling with debt. Many people are finding themselves in a similar position just now. You don’t need to deal with this alone, and it is good that you have reached out for support. Understanding Debts Priority Debts – It is important …
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