You pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.
Yes, 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 moreYou pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.
Read moreMake repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.
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.
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.
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