To manage compliance effectively:
Hire Breathing Space to keep you on track OR failing that!Stay Informed: Regularly review industry regulations and legal updates.
Train Your Team: Provide compliance training for employees and managers.
Document Policies: Maintain clear policies and update them as needed.
Conduct Regular Audits: Identify and address risks proactively.
Seek Legal Expertise: Consult legal professionals for guidance.
Use Compliance Tools: Leverage software to track deadlines and requirements.
Use one wherever facts are unclear or allegations are serious. Gather evidence, interview relevant parties, keep notes, and assess credibility before deciding next steps.
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 moreYes, 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/
Read moreYes, you can continue with an investigation if the person goes off sick, but you should be mindful of their health. Consider adjusting the process to accommodate their condition, such as delaying interviews or offering alternative communication methods. Ensure the employee is treated fairly and reasonably throughout the process. For free managers guides and templates […]
Read moreWritten employment contracts, core policies (disciplinary, grievance, absence, equality, data protection), Ro-work checks, payroll and auto-enrolment, Basic H&S, and compliant onboarding. Add a staff handbook as you grow.
Read moreInvestigatory notes, statements, letters/invitations, evidence considered, outcome letters, and appeal records. Store securely and only as long as necessary.
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