Time Off for Dependants: UK Employer Guide
Employers have to give their employees a reasonable amount of unpaid time off work to deal with emergencies, such as caring for a relative who is ill. Mishandling requests to take off work for dependants can result in morale issues, and potentially tribunal claims, making it important to deal with these issues fairly, lawfully and […]
Self Certification Form: Employers’ Guide
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 Self certification gives employees the right to be off work for up to seven days of illness without […]
Self Certification Guide for Managers
When managing sickness absence in the workplace, employers have to achieve a balance between safeguarding the operational needs of the business, and ensuring the health and wellbeing of the workforce. By understanding the rules around self certification, and by implementing appropriate measures, staff can be made to account for any short-term absences and, where necessary, they […]
Annual Leave Carry Over: Employers’ Guide
Workers in the UK are generally entitled to 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave each year. But what happens if someone doesn’t take their full statutory entitlement within the year? In this guide, we explain the annual leave carry over rules and the impact of changes to the rules following the pandemic. Carrying over […]
Jury Service Employer: Employers FAQs
In this guide for employers, we outline your responsibilities if an employee has been called up for jury service. What is jury service? Jury service is a public duty. Anyone aged between 18 – 70 can be chosen at random from the electoral register to serve on a jury. Do you have […]
Employment Rights After 2 Years UK
Employees enjoy a number of statutory employment rights and protections, although not all of these apply from the start of their employment. Some of these rights only apply once an individual has completed a certain length of service with the same employer, known as qualifying service. The following guide for employers, managers and HR personnel […]
Changing Employment Contract
A contract of employment is an agreement between an employer and an employee or worker that is legally binding. The contract may be negotiated orally or in writing, but it is advisable to have a written document in place, signed by both parties, stating the terms of the agreement, to reduce the risk of disputes […]
Can Staff Take Time Off Work for IVF?
In this guide for employers, we consider the current position in employment law relating to fertility treatment, including whether workers are allowed time off work for IVF and how and why employers should look to create a supportive environment for workers undergoing IVF. Implications of IVF treatment IVF is a type of fertility […]
Long Term Sick Pay Rules
As an employer, it’s essential you understand how to manage absence so as to support your workforce, whilst also minimising the impact on your business. In this guide, we explain the rules on long term sickness pay, and consider how to deal with long term sick leave. Types of sick pay The two main […]
Statutory Maternity Pay Rules
A pregnant employee has statutory rights in relation to pregnancy and maternity leave. The employee is entitled to 52 weeks’ statutory maternity leave, regardless of length of service; 39 weeks SMP (for those who qualify – see below), is entitled to work for up to ten ‘keeping-in-touch’ (KIT) days during maternity leave without bringing that […]