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.
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.
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 moreProbation allows faster decisions but still requires a fair process: concerns explained, a chance to respond, notice/pay handled correctly, and care taken to avoid discrimination.
Read moreCheck the employment contract for a layoff clause. Provide written notice explaining the reason for the layoff. Offer statutory guarantee pay if eligible. Consult with the employee and explore alternatives (e.g., reduced hours). If the layoff is extended, consider redundancy procedures. The employee can also request redundancy. Employees can apply for redundancy and claim redundancy […]
Read moreMake repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.
Read moreUse one wherever facts are unclear or allegations are serious. Gather evidence, interview relevant parties, keep notes, and assess credibility before deciding next steps.
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