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Breach of Employment Contract
You must agree on the terms of employment when hiring new staff. But what do you do when those terms aren’t met, and the contract is breached? Employment contracts are almost always legally binding. So, it’s important to know how to manage a contract breach. And what your legal…
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Most employees join a new job after agreeing to the terms and conditions set out by a business. Employment terms and conditions normally include information on rights, responsibilities, duties, legislations, and work benefits. You must clearly and fairly set them out, especially…
Disciplinary Investigation
You have a duty to look into complaints made by your staff, and take appropriate action using a disciplinary process. One of the early stages of the disciplinary procedure is the investigation phase. This is where you compile evidence and try to get to the bottom of what’s…
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Methods of Business Communication
Communication is key. When done right, it improves morale, efficiency and working relationships. Communication covers everything from…
Redundancy Notice Period
Redundancy is one of the trickiest things for a small business owner to get right. As redundancy means dismissing people through no fault…
How to write a redundancy letter to employees
As an employer, you’ll have to make tough decisions from time to time. One of the hardest of those decisions is making redundancies . There…
Legal Working Temperature in the UK
As an employer, you’re responsible for providing a comfortable and safe work environment for your staff. The law requires you to complete a…
Business Vehicle Tracking Laws
As an employer, you should know where your staff are and when they’re working. Whether it’s people working from home , in the workplace, or…
Recruitment and Cultural Fit
A business is only as good as it’s workers. And hiring the right people can be expensive. That’s why it’s so important to get your…
Phased return to work
After a lengthy period of absences, you and your staff want to get back to normality as soon as possible but that can be difficult for your…
Health and Safety Management System
As an employer, you’re responsible for the health & safety of your staff, your customers and anyone else who could be affected by your…
How to calculate holiday pay
Time off from work is essential for keeping your team happy and healthy. Annual leave allows workers to rest and recharge. It can make…
The Benefits of Using a Clocking In App
The working hours of your staff are fundamental to a profitable business. If staff are consistently early or late, it can have a negative…
Employee pay and benefits
Offering employee benefits can have a huge impact on your business. They can improve staff happiness, help to draw in new talent, and help…
Staff appraisals
Regular staff appraisals are crucial. They make sure your staff knows what you expect of them. And give your employees a chance to voice any…