Written by Carolyne Wahlen
My employee gave me their verbal resignation yesterday and wants to come back today – do I have to let them?
If it was a “heat of the moment” resignation, usually yes.
Resignation is unilateral, in that you don’t need to “accept” it for it to be valid.
That said, if there has been a discussion, tempers got frayed, and your employee storms out saying “you can stuff your job!”, then you should give them the chance to cool down.
Written by Carolyne Wahlen
When can they bring a solicitor to a disciplinary meeting?
When the consequences of them being dismissed would mean that they could never work in their profession again. Ever.
Written by Carolyne Wahlen
When can you give verbal warnings to an employee?
Never! Verbal warnings were abolished in 2009.
At a recent talk I was asked “but can’t we keep using them, if they are part of our policies and procedures?”.
“Carolyne and team continue to provide great support to our business, with quick and accurate responses to help with our various HR needs.”
“Gap HR have been at our side for a number of years now and are a great help in dealing with our HR needs”