Return to Work Interview: Employers’ Guide
Conducting a return to work interview is an essential part of an organisation’s absence management programme. Having a focused discussion with a returning employee is shown to help reduce unnecessary sickness absence and helps the returning employee transition back into the workplace environment with greater ease and with the necessary support from their employer. Return […]
Dealing with Unauthorised Absence from Work
Unauthorised absence from work can have a significant impact on your business, both in financial and operational terms. Given that these types of absence usually take place unexpectedly, it can be difficult to pre-empt or prevent this type of absence, or to make arrangements for temporary replacement staff to mitigate any disruption that might be […]
HR Policies: Essentials for UK Employers
Managing people takes time, energy and expertise, but by putting in place clear guidance on what you expect of your employees and what they can expect from you in return, this can help you to concentrate your resources on running your business. This is where HR policies come in. As an employer, it is important […]
Return to Work: Essential Guide for Employers
Returning to work after an extended period of leave, such as long-term sick leave or maternity leave, can be a daunting prospect for employees. Having the full support of their employer can help to ease an employee’s concerns and address any practicalities, making this transitional period back into the workplace more likely to result in […]
Time Limit for Disciplinary Actions: Employer Guide
The ACAS Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures states: “employers and employees should raise and deal with issues promptly and should not unreasonably delay meetings, decisions or confirmation of those decisions.” In practice, most disciplinary matters are dealt with promptly, typically within a matter of weeks, while more complex or difficult cases – […]
Continuous Employment: Guide for UK Employers
Continuous employment refers to the length of time an employee has been employed by the same employer without a significant break in service. It’s an important concept in UK employment law as it determines eligibility for various statutory rights and benefits, such as redundancy pay, unfair dismissal protection and statutory maternity or paternity leave. For […]
Is there a Right to Work from Home in the UK?
Working from home – both as full-time or hybrid working arrangements – remains prevalent across the UK economy. This shift towards a more flexible way of working brings both risks and opportunities for employers, who must ensure they meet their duties towards remote workers. In addition to the legal compliance considerations of remote working, employers […]
Avoiding Employer Breaches of Employment Contracts
Employers risk legal claims if they breach the terms of an employment contract with an employee. In this guide, we explore the different types of terms that make up an employment contract—both express and implied—and provide guidance on how employers can avoid breaches and address issues effectively. Understanding employment contracts An employment contract […]
TOIL Policy: Time Off in Lieu Rules
An effective TOIL policy can help ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to managing time off in lieu for overtime. What is TOIL? TOIL stands for ‘Time Off In Lieu’. It refers to time off given to an employee to ‘replace’ any overtime they have already worked. Employees may earn the right […]
Overpayment of Wages: Employer Rights
What are your options as an employer if there has been an overpayment of wages? The general rule is that if an employer has overpaid an employee, the overpayment of wages should be repaid even if the mistake was the employer’s. In other words, the employer is legally entitled to recover any salary overpayment from […]