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.
Acknowledge 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 moreMake repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.
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 moreInvest in manager training, set clear expectations, keep documentation tidy, and resolve issues informally where appropriate. Consistency and early intervention prevent escalation.
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.
Read moreStart 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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