Employee absence is a significant cost for many businesses, yet research suggests that only a minority of employers monitor that cost. Apart from annual holiday entitlement, an employee may need time off for the following reasons: Short term or long term sickness,...
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Garden Leave – Guide to How it Works
What is Garden Leave? There are times when either an employee has resigned from their position, or they have been dismissed by the company, with notice, that the company do not require the employee to work their notice of employment, as per their contract of...
How to Make Changes to Terms and Conditions of Employment
Employers may look to change employees’ terms and conditions of employment for several reasons including: Reduce pay or benefits; Change employees’ responsibilities; Change to working hours or days; Change to an employee’s place of work. Employers should consider...
What Are The Different Types of Employment Status?
In the UK there are three different types of employment statuses under the Employment Rights Act 1996. Make sure you’re aware of yours and, as an employer, the status of each of your workforce. What is an Employment Status? A person’s employment status is what defines...
A Guide to Employee Handbooks – What You Need to Know
A handbook should be available for every member of staff. It is often the only literature given to personnel. Whether in a book format, or as a set of documents, this information can prove vital in protecting your business. Is it a legal requirement to issue a...