You pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.
Communicate clearly and early, involve employees where possible, and support managers to lead through change. Consistency, transparency, and listening to concerns help build trust and reduce resistance.
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 moreYes By law, part-time employees and workers are protected from being treated less favourably than a full-time ‘comparator’. The law is the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000. The bank holiday allowance should be pro rata (proportioned into hours worked) and added to their holiday allowance. For free managers guides and templates […]
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 […]
Read moreInvest in manager training, set clear expectations, keep documentation tidy, and resolve issues informally where appropriate. Consistency and early intervention prevent escalation.
Read moreMake repeated contact attempts, document everything, and invite them to a meeting. If no valid reason emerges, manage under your disciplinary policy.
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