Minimum Wage

What is the minimum wage? The National Minimum Wage (NMW) is a minimum rate of pay that must be paid to workers, and is dependent upon the workers age. Additionally, workers aged over 25 years old will be entitled to the National Living Wage (NLW). Why does the minimum wage matter?  These rates are updated […]

Ending Employment

What is ending employment? An employee’s relationship will have to end at some point with an employer. Whether this is through resignation, retirement, dismissal, redundancy or mutual termination of the contract. Each situation will require a different procedure or course of action which we can offer our advice and knowledge on to mitigate any risks […]

Employment Status

What is employment status? The employment status for your employees is the type of working arrangement that you have set with them from the outset. This will identify both parties’ legal rights, responsibilities, obligations and the overall expectation. This should be agreed from the outset of the arrangement to avoid any uncertainty. You do not […]

HR Documents

What are HR documents? Having the correct HR Documentation in place from the outset can support HR compliance, keeping up to date with employment law but importantly setting out the expectations of the employee and the obligations from the employer. Why do HR documents matter? If HR documentation is not in place then this could […]

Staff Handbooks

What are staff handbooks? Contracts of Employment or specifically Written Statements of Particulars are a legal requirement to distribute to staff within two months of starting work. These will contain the contractual agreement between the employer and employee. There may however be further company policies and procedures that you feel do not belong in the […]

Disciplinaries

What are disciplinaries? An organisation should ideally have a set of rules or code of conduct to inform staff of correct, legal and safe ways to act or perform at work. If an employee breaks a rule then an employer may choose to follow the disciplinary procedure. Sometimes it is beneficial to try to resolve […]

Performance Management

What is performance management? Performance management is the process to help staff reach business objectives through optimal performance at work. Employees are a key asset to the successful running of your business, so it is important that your team is supported within their role and given the opportunities to develop and achieve results. Staff should […]

Contracts of Employment

What are contracts of employment? Contracts of Employment and Staff Handbooks are key guidelines that build the relationship between employer and employee to ensure standards, safe working and mutual understanding of the business culture and expectations. Having this clear from the outset can help mitigate future issues and misunderstandings. Why do contracts of employment matter? […]

Changing Terms & Conditions of Employment

What are terms & conditions of employment? There may come a time when legislation or your business has changed significantly and your current Contracts of Employment, Staff Handbook and policies need reviewing or updating. We are experienced in identifying what changes are required and rolling this out in line with legislation. We can advise and […]

Grievances

What are grievances? A grievance is a concern, problem or complaint raised by an employee against their employer. It is ideal for an employer to have a grievance procedure in writing, commonly held within the staff handbook, contract of employment or held with additional company policies to help you manage this situation fairly and without […]
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