To minimise legal risks:
Consult Experts – Seek HR advice when handling complex HR matters!
Follow Employment Laws – Stay updated on labour laws and regulations.
Document Everything – Keep detailed records of performance, complaints, and terminations.
Train Managers & HR – Provide training on fair hiring, workplace conduct and payroll compliance.
Use Clear Policies – Ensure policies on termination, discrimination, and wages are well documented and consistently applied.
Conduct Regular Audits – Review payroll, contracts, and workplace practices to identify risks.
Assess Current Systems Identify what’s not working—look for delays, errors, or frequent employee complaints. Gather User Feedback Ask HR staff and employees what features they need or what slows them down most. Research Modern Solutions Explore up-to-date HR platforms integrating payroll, performance, leave, and recruitment (e.g. myHRIS). Plan a Phased Upgrade Prioritise key pain points […]
Read moreTo minimise legal risks: Consult Experts – Seek HR advice when handling complex HR matters! Follow Employment Laws – Stay updated on labour laws and regulations. Document Everything – Keep detailed records of performance, complaints, and terminations. Train Managers & HR – Provide training on fair hiring, workplace conduct and payroll compliance. Use Clear Policies – Ensure policies on termination, discrimination, and wages are well documented and consistently applied. Conduct Regular Audits – Review payroll, contracts, and workplace practices to identify risks.
Read moreProbation allows faster decisions but still requires a fair process: concerns explained, a chance to respond, notice/pay handled correctly, and care taken to avoid discrimination.
Read moreYou continue the suspension process, as a fit note for work-related stress does not override the suspension. However, you should acknowledge the fit note, offer support, and manage the investigation sensitively.
Read moreYes, 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) […]
Read moreThe statutory notice period in the UK depends on how long an employee has worked for their employer: 1 month to 2 years: At least one week’s notice 2 to 12 years: One week’s notice for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 weeks 12 years or more: 12 weeks’ notice Contractual […]
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