Use a reliable payroll system, understand local tax and employment laws, and standardise processes across locations. Where needed, work with local experts or providers to ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely payments.
Part-time employees’ holiday entitlement is calculated in hours rather than days to ensure fairness and accuracy, as their working hours may vary. This method accounts for their specific work patterns, making it easier to calculate their pro-rata holiday entitlement based on the actual hours they work compared to full-time employees. For free managers guides and […]
Read moreWorkplace harassment is any unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic (e.g., age, race, sex, disability, religion) that creates an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating, or offensive environment. Harassment can include verbal, physical, or non-verbal behaviour and can involve bullying, inappropriate jokes, or discriminatory comments (For a free Managers Guide , go to How To HR […]
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 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 moreReview 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 […]
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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