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How can I stay on top of compliance issues?

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.

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Does an employee have to get signed back to work if they have been signed off by a Dr?

No, an employee doesn’t need to be signed back to work by a doctor unless their employer specifically requires it, such as for health and safety reasons. Fitness to work should be discussed at the return to work meeting.

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What is the process for filing a workplace grievance?

Review the Policy: Check your company’s grievance procedure, usually in the employee handbook. Informal Discussion: Try to resolve the issue informally by speaking to your manager or HR. Formal Complaint: If unresolved, submit a formal grievance in writing, detailing the issue and any attempts to resolve it. Investigation: HR or a designated person will investigate […]

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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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An employee’s been absent for a while. What should we do?

Keep 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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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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How do we handle disciplinaries?

Start with a fair investigation. Consider suspension only if necessary. If there’s a case to answer, invite to a hearing with evidence, allow a companion, decide an appropriate outcome, and offer a right of appeal.

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