
Weathering the storm: A guide for Employers during adverse weather conditions
For the second time in six months, employers are faced with the possibility of weather related absenteeism of their staff. Even though October’s Storm Ophelia posed many questions about weather related absence, and whether employees should be paid, we’re entering another grey area this week as the ‘Beast from the East’ (or the much less cheesy Storm Emma) takes hold. One thing we have learned though, is that communication is key, and so the sooner employers can establish a plan…