NHS Sick Pay Guide for Employers
NHS Sick Pay operates differently from the typical contractual sick pay arrangements found in the private sector. Employers working with NHS staff, recruiting from the NHS or engaging workers with previous NHS service must understand how the scheme functions. The rules are set out primarily in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook, known […]
ESA Benefit: Employer Legal Guide
Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) is a statutory benefit administered by the Department for Work and Pensions for individuals whose ability to work is limited by illness or disability. Although ESA is not paid by employers, its impact on workforce management, capability processes and discrimination risk makes it an area HR directors must understand. ESA […]
National Minimum Wage Act 1988 Guide
The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 marked a significant shift in UK employment protection, creating the statutory foundation for a universal floor of lawful pay. Before the introduction of the national minimum wage, low-paid workers were largely reliant on Wages Councils and sectoral arrangements, many of which were abolished in the early 1990s, leaving large […]
National Living Wage Guide for UK Employers 2025
The National Living Wage (NLW) was introduced in the UK in 2016 with the aim of ensuring a fair wage for workers over a certain age. For employers of all sizes and sectors, keeping up with the latest wage rates and adhering to legal requirements is essential to avoid penalties and maintain a positive workforce. […]
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 […]
Self-Certification Form UK 2026: How to Complete & When to Use It
In this guide for managers, we explain the rules on when employees can self-certify for sickness absence, the role of self-certification forms and share best practice advice on managing sickness absence at work. Self certification Under the self certification rules, employees can be absent from work due to illness for up to seven […]
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]