Snow, ice and extreme temperatures continue to plunge the UK into chaos, meaning that HR and employers have more people-related challenges than usual regarding: absence and attendance, pay, leave, health and safety and the rights of their staff.
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This page collates all content from Personnel Today, XpertHR and beyond, relevant to the freezing weather across Britain and how employers are coping.
Latest snow news and blogs Snow-related frequently asked questions- Is an employer required to pay employees who arrive late or do not arrive at all due to disruptions to public transport?
- If an employer closes its business because disrupted public transport prevents employees from attending work does it have to pay its employees?
- If an employer’s business is closed because of, for example, flooding, is it obliged to pay its employees?
- Can an employer require its employees to take holiday at a particular time?
- Is there a minimum workplace temperature below which employees cannot be expected to work?
Discussions about the snow from HR Space Additional snow-related resources
XpertHR has all the resources an employer will need on the legal and good practice issues involved in managing organisations through severe weather conditions (subscription required):
Severe weather and disruptions to public transport policy
How to deal with employment issues caused by severe weather or disruptions to public transport
BBC
Q&A: Winter chaos and your rights – although beware of legal inaccuracies as highlighted by David Shepherd here.
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