Alcohol in the workplace
Alcohol in the workplace: a hard no for some employers while others always keep the office kitchen stocked. But what do the employment laws say about it?
discipline
Demotion as discipline
Many employers assume that they can demote an employee as a disciplinary measure and are shocked to learn that doing so might constitute a constructive dismissal. In fact, it will be a constructive dismissal in most cases.
Can you demote an employee and lower their pay?
Demoting an employee and potentially lowering their pay is a decision that has implications for both the employee and the employer. These implications can range from hurt feelings, all the way to a wrongful dismissal claim.
