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Winter Weather and Employee Absence: Where do Employers Stand?


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31 Jan 2003 8:18PM
Anderson Strathern LLP
  • Author:
  • Alan Masson

Commuters into London and the Southeast face long delays today due to weather and road conditions. This is further exacerbated by the closure of the Central and Waterloo and City underground lines, rendering the task of travelling into London almost impossible for some.

What should employers do about those employees who do not make it to work? For many there is the dilemma of weighing up the excuses offered. Are they genuine or is the employee simply taking advantage of the circumstances, in... (596 more words)



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