What exactly is hybrid working? Hybrid working doesn’t have an exact definition but loosely speaking, it’s a situation where people work from one or more locations on a regular basis. In effect, it’s a type of flexible working that specifically refers to the location...
Employees travelling from the UK after 29th March 2021? Whilst plans are in place to ease us out of Lockdown it looks like some form of restrictions will be here for the foreseeable future. Foreign holidays are not going to be an option this year again as the...
If you have a pregnant employee who has been on furlough and you want her to return to the workplace, what can you do if she refuses? Work with your pregnant employee Involve employees in discussions about workplace safety; Ask...
If you are recruiting and employing non-UK nationals or planning to in the near future, this is important information that you’ll need to bear in mind. Let’s look at current and future employees in turn. Current employees Any EEA citizen who was already in the UK...
Interested in employment changes to watch out for in 2021? Katherine Duff of Keeping HR Simple gives you the lowdown. 2020 was the year that made us quickly react to the unexpected as business owners and employers. Out went any kind of stability in most businesses and...
Just how do you calculate holiday pay with overtime? The difference between now and a year ago is that the reference period for overtime and irregular hours has been set by the Government at 52 weeks. This was a key change in the Good Work Plan that took effect in...
How do you support and pay an employee during periods of sickness absence? As an employer, it’s important that you understand what you must and what you should do when it comes to having employees who are off sick from work. Here is some general advice to follow. The...
Managing holidays in your business Establish the rules To make the process clear and simple, we always recommend the process for booking holiday and the associated rules are set out clearly in the handbook or that you have a clear leave policy. Be clear about how...
A quick guide to understanding parental leave Entitlement 18 weeks’ unpaid leave for an employee who has parental responsibility for a child up to the child’s 18th birthday (this entitlement is per child). This leave can be taken at a rate for up to 4 weeks each year...
At the beginning! – The first experience of training and development will take place at induction time. It is said that an employee will have made their mind up about a job within the first day. So, it is crucial to have a great induction plan in place to set the...
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