Is it sickness absence if an employee goes sick having worked part of a day?
For statutory sick pay purposes (SSP), once an employee has begun work, that day cannot count as a day of…
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Can I dismiss an employee during their probation period without following a full disciplinary procedure?
Merely being in a probation period does not mean an employee does not have legal recourse were they to be…
What are the Compensation limits on unfair dismissal and ‘a weeks’ pay’?
Tribunal compensation limits increase from 6 April 2019. The new rates are: Limit on guaranteed payments – £29 Limit on…
Increases in Statutory family and Sick Pay Rates from April 2019
Statutory Family Pay Rates: The weekly rate for statutory family pay rates increases to £148.68 for 2019/20. This rate applies…
How should I deal with a claim of sexual harassment at work?
Recent media coverage relating to sexual harassment at work has brought home the need for employers to ensure allegations of…
What is the difference between a conduct and capability issue?
Conduct at work is a different issue to that of capability. Capability is when an employee is unable to reach…
Can I ask a prospective employee to complete a medical questionnaire?
Yes, but only after a job offer has been made and only if it complies with data protection requirements. The…
How do I tackle the issue of an underperforming Employee?
What is poor or underperformance Underperformance, or poor performance, is a failure to perform the duties of the role or…
What is the timescale for holding a Disciplinary Appeal hearing?
There is no precise legal timescale in which a Disciplinary Appeal Hearing should be held. However, the ACAS code of…
Is it a legal requirement to issue a Contract of Employment?
An employer must give employees a ‘written statement of employment particulars’ if their employment contract lasts at least a month…
