Top five myths of employment law

UK small businesses lack basic knowledge of employment law, according to compliance experts Croner. While many small business owners often remark on the cost and time involved in complying with complicated ‘red tape’, it’s actually the most basic principles that are tripping them up. The top five myths based on calls to the company’s helpline are:

1. “Smaller firms are exempt from paying staff the national minimum wage.”

2. “A monthly paid employee’s period of notice is one month.”

3. “There is no contract of employment as there is nothing in writing.”

4. “An employer can sack someone on the spot without following any form of procedure providing the employee is guilty of gross misconduct.”

5. “An employee with less than one year’s service can be dismissed for any reason.”

None of these are true, according to Croner. For its explanation of the true situation click on the headline above.