Extending Probation Period: Employers’ Guide
Probation periods allow employers the opportunity to gauge whether or not they have the right person for a role. In practice, however, the initial probation period may not prove to be long enough for the manager to formally sign off the new employee as passing their probation, perhaps due to performance issues. Extending the probation […]
Lying on a CV & Fake CVs: Employers’ Guide
During the hiring process companies of all sizes can fall victim to applicants lying or embellishing their CVs. With employers across sectors struggling to fill vacancies, and HR departments reluctant to conduct reference checks because it can be time consuming, CV fraud is on the rise and becoming a challenge for recruiters. But there are […]
Occupational Health At Work: Employer Requirements
Occupational health at work refers to the measures employers take to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing of their workforce, encompassing risk assessments, workplace safety, health surveillance and support for employees with medical conditions. The importance of occupational health at work should never be underestimated. A proactive approach to employee welfare is shown to support […]
Split Shifts: Guide for Employers
Adopting split shifts in the workplace can provide a business with many benefits, not least in helping to meet its daily operational needs and optimising productivity, provided the rules relating to minimum breaks and maximum working hours are being met. In practice, split shifts can be a double-edged sword for UK employers. On the one […]
Unfair Dismissal Guide for Employers
Most employees have the right to be dismissed fairly. Allegations of unfairness can be directed against employers for a number of reasons, with the grounds for dismissal, the way the decision was reached and the procedure used to bring the contract to an end all being scrutinised in tribunal proceedings. This means employers should approach employment […]
Employee Engagement Guide for Employers
For UK employers grappling with competitive markets, rising costs and evolving worker expectations, genuine employee engagement has become essential. The difference between a thriving organisation and one facing talent shortages often hinges on employees’ enthusiasm and emotional commitment to their roles. Engaged employees typically show consistent discretionary effort, a willingness to go beyond the minimum […]
Gender Reassignment Discrimination Guide
It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly at work because they intend to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment. It is also unlawful for employers to fail to take timely and appropriate action when others at work discriminate against, bully or harass someone due to gender reassignment. In this guide for employers, we […]
Rolled Up Holiday Pay (Employer FAQs)
Rolled up holiday pay is a method of paying irregular hours and part-year workers for their statutory holiday entitlement by adding an additional amount to their regular wages, rather than providing paid leave when holiday is taken. It is calculated at a rate of at least 12.07% of the worker’s total pay for each pay […]
Lay Off Pay: Guide for UK Employers
Lay offs are often used as an alternative to redundancy, allowing businesses to retain their workforce while managing short-term downturns or financial difficulties. During a lay off, employees are not provided with work for a period of time but remain employed, meaning their contract of employment is not terminated. Statutory lay off pay is the […]
Employing Young Workers
Employing young workers can bring many benefits to a business, allowing you to meet staffing needs, build your employer brand and develop a talent pipeline, since home-grown talent can be a cost-effective way of filling any future skills gaps. However, employers of younger workers have to ensure they are complying with the law and that […]