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Different Types of Pay Structures
There are various different types of pay structures that can be implemented within an organisation, although the most suitable structure will depend on a number of factors including the nature
Fire And Rehire Rules (Employers’ Guide)
‘Fire and rehire’ refers to when an employer dismisses an employee and rehires them on new terms. The new terms are generally less favourable for the individual than under their
Emergency Time Off Work Rules
It’s a fact of life that employees may need to take time off work at some point to deal with an emergency. This could be time off work for family
Pros & Cons of Performance Related Pay
Performance related pay is any form of pay system in which some component of remuneration or salary progression is contingent on performance, either individually or jointly, usually measured against a
Relocation Policy (What to Include?)
Handled badly, a workplace relocation has the potential to impact morale and productivity, and key personnel may opt to leave the company, creating the additional expense of hiring and training
Offering Voluntary Redundancy
Employers should consider all workforce options before pursuing compulsory redundancies. This includes offering voluntary redundancy. As a way to reduce headcount, ‘self selection’ for redundancy can bring a number of
Short Time Working (Employer Guidance)
Short time working is when you reduce the hours of some or all of your employees, or pay them less than half a week’s pay. This could be during periods
Retention of HR Records (Employers’ Guide)
All employers, regardless of their size, will need to collect and retain certain data relating to each member of staff that they employ. HR records can cover a wide range
How to Write a Redundancy Letter
Employers have to act fairly and lawfully when making employees redundant. Communication with affected employees will be critical as you move through the redundancy process, to update employees, meet your
Directors’ Remuneration (Best Practice Guide)
Directors’ remuneration refers to how directors of a company are compensated by a company for their services usually fees, salary, use of company property or other benefits. The packages are
Directors’ Service Agreement: Protect Your Business
Directors have specific statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to the organisation, which should be addressed within a directors’ service agreement. More than a compliance requirement, the agreement can also
How to Avoid Redundancy
Employers have to take steps to avoid redundancy by considering alternative measures. It is also generally in the organisation’s interests to exhaust all alternatives to redundancy, given the legal risks
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