Written employment contracts, core policies (disciplinary, grievance, absence, equality, data protection),
Ro-work checks, payroll and auto-enrolment,
Basic H&S, and compliant onboarding.
Add a staff handbook as you grow.
You pay normal pay if the employee is off sick and unable to work during their notice period.
Read moreInvestigatory notes, statements, letters/invitations, evidence considered, outcome letters, and appeal records. Store securely and only as long as necessary.
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 moreInvest in manager training, set clear expectations, keep documentation tidy, and resolve issues informally where appropriate. Consistency and early intervention prevent escalation.
Read moreAdopt an HRIS for leave, records, and documents; standardise templates; and automate onboarding/offboarding checklists and reminders. Call Breathing Space as we provide Admin support!
Read moreYes, you can record an absence for an employee with a disability, but it’s important to distinguish if the absence is disability-related. You must treat it fairly, ensure reasonable adjustments are considered, and avoid penalising the employee for disability-related absences. For free managers guides and templates – Supporting Disabilities support (Support section) 👉 – https://breathingspacehr.co.uk/how-to-hr/
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