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Can I record an absence for someone who has a disability?

Yes, you can record an absence for an employee with a disability, but it’s important to distinguish if the absence is disability-related. You must treat it fairly, ensure reasonable adjustments are considered, and avoid penalising the employee for disability-related absences.

For free managers guides and templates  –  Supporting Disabilities support  (Support section)  👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/

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Do I have to give bank holidays to an employee who doesn’t work on a Monday?

Yes By law, part-time employees and workers are protected from being treated less favourably than a full-time ‘comparator’. The law is the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000.  The bank holiday allowance should be pro rata  (proportioned into hours worked) and added to their holiday allowance. For free managers guides and templates  […]

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How do I manage an unfair dismissal claim?

Follow Procedure: Ensure that the dismissal followed a fair process, including investigation, warnings, and opportunities for improvement. Document Everything: Keep detailed records of performance issues, warnings, and any meetings or communications. Provide Reasoning: Be clear about the reasons for dismissal, ensuring they are valid and consistent with company policies. Offer Appeal: Allow the employee to […]

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Do I have to permit an employee parental leave?

Yes, you must permit statutory parental leave if the employee meets the eligibility requirements. This includes maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave. For unpaid parental leave, employees with at least 1 year of service are also entitled to it, subject to notice requirements. For free managers guides and templates  –  Family Leave Guide (Support section)  […]

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If an employee is sick during their notice period do I pay SSP or normal pay?

You pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.

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What if someone is absent without explanation (AWOL)?

Make repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.

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HR admin takes too much time. How can we streamline it?

Adopt an HRIS for leave, records, and documents; standardise templates; and automate onboarding/offboarding checklists and reminders.  Call Breathing Space as we provide Admin support!

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