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.
Written 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.
Read morematernity leave is 52 weeks (26 weeks ordinary and 26 weeks additional), with statutory maternity pay (SMP) for up to 39 weeks. Paternity leave is 1 or 2 weeks, with statutory paternity pay (SPP) for up to 2 weeks. Both are subject to eligibility criteria.
Read moreInvest in manager training, set clear expectations, keep documentation tidy, and resolve issues informally where appropriate. Consistency and early intervention prevent escalation.
Read moreHoliday Entitlement – (pro rata) number of days worked/number of days in a year x Holiday Entitlement (Incl Bank Holidays) Subtract any holiday already taken. If the employee has taken more than accrued, deduct the overused days from their final pay. If they’ve accrued more leave than taken, pay for the remaining days. For free […]
Read moreKeep in touch sensitively, hold review meetings, seek medical/Occupational Health advice. Consider reasonable adjustments, and follow your absence/capability policy. Treat long-term sickness fairly and consistently.
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