What can Love Island teach us about Employment Contracts?
Love it or hate it, Love Island is a hot topic for discussion, but what can we learn from it?
It has been revealed that one eager contestant left her job without notice before jetting off to take part in the show. Leaving the employer in the lurch and in the predicament of having to find a replacement at very short notice. It has since been reported that the Company is seeking damages.
So what can this teach us?
It isn’t just employees who are protected under contract, it is the business too! Which is why it is so important to have the paperwork in place, which at the very least confirms the statutory requirements for notice.
If an individual fails to provide their employer with enough notice then it could be deemed as breach of contract. An employer could then take a number of steps, including seeking remedy through the courts who could award for any losses incurred as a result of the breach, but this is undoubtedly going to cost you in terms of time and money. It is important to weigh up the probability of success, versus the time and financial burden and loss.
In any event whether it is to raise, defend, or avoid a dispute, the best thing any business can do is ensure they have water tight contracts with an accompanying Employee Handbook that contains clear policies and procedures which are transparent in explaining expectations, what constitutes a breach, and what the consequences are.
Without these documents, your business simply isn’t protected. At Ward Williams HR we have all the experience and expertise you need in ensuring your documents are compliant. If you need help in this area, get in touch with Kim on 01932 830664 kim.dalton@wardwilliams.co.uk