The HR department has traditionally been a place of fire proof filing cabinets, hanging files and endless printing of letters, appraisals, minutes and other highly sensitive information.
Managing payroll requires processing a lot of personal data on employees. The availability and accuracy of that information, as well as ensuring it doesn't fall into the wrong hands, can have serious implications for your business.
Year to date employment law developments Listed below are a number of changes to employment law that have taken place or are scheduled to be implemented in the coming months. January • Holiday pay – regulations came into force placing a two year limit on claims for unfair deduction from wages claims in respect of holiday pay – applies to claims presented on...
Occasionally a sporting event will have such widespread appeal that it can have an impact on the workplace, cause disruption and feelings of inequality amongst staff. All these can equal headaches for the employer - so how can an employer position themselves so that such events do not require draconian action and instead promote employee engagement. Much of what you...
Dependents Leave - this is a statutory right and is upnaid leave for carers of dependents to deal with emergency situations such as re-organising childcare when arrangements fall through, or when a child falls sick. It is allowed for a reasonable amount of time (there is no prescribed amount but it is usually from hours to a couple of days at...
Employers are increasingly turning to apprenticeships as a way of helping them grow their workforce and they have increased at a record rate. There are three levels of apprenticeship to offer: Intermediate Advanced Higher If your business employes up to 1,000 staff and has not employed an apprentice in the last year, you can apply for a £1,500 grant per apprentice to...
All too familiar reasons why employees can't get into work on time or at all. Employers can't control these problems but there are measures that can be taken to minimise disruption and disagreement. Adverse weather or journey to work policies are advisable so that it is clear how the company will treat lateness or absences in certain scenarios. It also assists...
Here is GAHRs quick tips on what do do if a form ET1 lands on your desk 1. Read the pleadings carefully and ensure you are aware of what date you need to submit a response by 2. Make a note of the date and any other dates that may have been provided 3. Consider carefully and decide whether you will seek professional...
Most employers are aware that auto-enrolment for pensions has arrived, but not all employers, particularly those that are not yet affected, are unsure about what it really means and what they have to do to comply. GA's blog over the next few weeks will supply an all you need to know guide on pension auto-enrolement. What is Auto-Enrolement? In 2012 the Government introduced...
It's the age old question, and depending on how good your HR department is, it might be a valid one. A quick list of what's been keeping me busy as an HR Consultant includes: 1. Defending a few tribunal claims 2. Putting together manager briefings on employment law 3. Writing new employment contracts and staff handbooks for small to medium companies 4. Drafting compromise...
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