Top Ten Employment Myths

Do you think the following statements are true or false?

1.	There is no contract of employment if nothing’s in writing.

2.	Employees paid a monthly salary are entitled to one month’s notice of termination.

3.	Employees with less than one year’s service can be dismissed for any reason.

4.	Making someone redundant is easier than helping them improve their performance.

5.	You can sack someone on the spot for gross misconduct without following any form of procedure.

6.	Casual, agency and temporary workers never have employment status.

7.	If an employee resigns without serving their notice the employer is entitled not to pay them outstanding wages or holiday pay.

8.	Employees must always be given bank holidays off or extra pay for working them.

9.	Holidays do not accrue if the employee is on long term sick leave.

10.	An employer does not have to give the right of appeal if there is no one higher to hear the appeal.

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	Thursday 24th July 2008 - 5:50 pm