Business Transition Legal Considerations

Summary

In the UK, defamation involves spreading false information that harms reputation. Employees should review contracts for notice period terms, typically one week per year of service. Changing pay frequency from weekly to monthly may be a material detriment if it impacts financial situations. Employers should consult employees and provide notice. Legal advice is recommended for specific situations.

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I’m in the UK. I am currently the employee of a business that I am about to buy through asset acquisition. My colleague is unhappy about this and telling customers that the business is closing to damage my chances once I take over. Our current employer is refusing to discipline him over this.
Hi ****,
It sounds like a challenging situation. Here are some general steps you could consider:
- **Defamation**: Inform your colleague that spreading false information could constitute defamation.
- **Employment Contract**: Review your employment contract for any clauses regarding professional conduct.
- **Legal Advice**: Consider consulting with an employment lawyer for specific advice on your rights and potential actions.
Would you like information on how to find an employment lawyer in your area?
If an employee resigns can I reject the notice period
Hi ****,
Here's some general information regarding rejecting a notice period in the UK:
- **Employment Contract**: Review the terms of the employee's contract regarding notice periods.
- **Mutual Agreement**: You can mutually agree with the employee to waive the notice period.
- **Pay in Lieu of Notice (PILON)**: You may choose to pay the employee instead of them working the notice period.
Would you need further details on any of these points?
How much notice does my employee have to give if they resign?
Hi ****,
In the UK, the notice period an employee must give when resigning usually depends on their employment contract. Here are some general guidelines:
- **Contractual Notice**: Check the employment contract for specific notice period terms.
- **Statutory Notice**: If not specified, the statutory notice is one week for employees with one month or more of service.
Would you like more details about statutory notice periods?
Yes
Hi ****,
Here's more information on statutory notice periods in the UK:
- **Less than One Month Service**: No notice required.
- **One Month to Two Years Service**: One week.
- **Two Years or More Service**: One week for each year worked, up to a maximum of * weeks.
Would you need further details on any of these points?
Is switching an employee from weekly to monthly pay a material detriment
Hi ****,
In the UK, changing an employee's pay frequency from weekly to monthly could be considered a material detriment if it significantly impacts the employee's financial situation. Here are some points to consider:
- **Employment Contract**: Check if the contract specifies pay frequency.
- **Consultation**: Communicate and consult with employees about the change.
- **Notice**: Provide adequate notice and possibly a transition plan.
Would you like to know more about how to implement this change properly?