Category Archives: Garden Leave

Imposing annual leave during a notice period

Posted on September 14, 2008 by Usefully Employed

Employers frequently do not wish an employee to stay at work during his notice period. Although everyone would accept that there is an obligation to pay notice even if the employee is sat at home, it can irk employers that … Continue reading →

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Garden Leave without contractual provision

Posted on June 25, 2008 by Usefully Employed

Can an employer enforce garden leave absent a specific power in the contract of employment? Lawyers are always cautious on advising on enforcement of garden leave, as if in excluding the employee from work the employer puts itself in breach … Continue reading →

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