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.
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.
Read moreStatutory redundancy pay if employees have at least 2 years of continuous service. The amount paid depends on age, years of service, and weekly salary (up to a cap). The formula is: half a week’s pay for each full year you were under 22 one week’s pay for each full year you were 22 or […]
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 moreAcknowledge promptly Investigate impartially Hold a grievance meeting (allow a companion), decide and confirm in writing, and offer an appeal. Keep clear records and timeframes.
Read moreYes, you can dismiss someone with a disability, but only if there is a fair reason, such as misconduct or capability issues, and after considering reasonable adjustments. Dismissal must not be related to the disability itself, to avoid discrimination claims. For free managers guides and templates – Supporting Disabilities support (Support section) 👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/
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 […]
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