Believe it or not, it is summer! Most parts of the country have suffered some form of disruption due to the bad weather. The bad news is that there is more rain to come. The good news is that XpertHR has some information resources to give employers guidance on dealing with employment issues caused by severe weather.
Mary Clarke, employment partner at DLA Piper, advises employers on whether or not they are legally required to pay employees who didn't make it to work because of flooding or transport disruption [subscription required].
Is an employer required to pay employees who cannot make it into work because of severe weather conditions? Entry from XpertHR’s frequently asked questions section
Severe weather and disruptions to public transport policy [subscription required]
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The TUC has issued advice to employees not to return to work until flooding has subsided, and to ensure that any buildings affected by flooding are checked to see that electrical wiring is safe, buildings are clean, dry and disinfected, and safety systems are operating normally.
Posted by mark crail | July 26, 2007 4:08 PM
Posted on July 26, 2007 16:08