HR Responsibility and Policies
A copy of any Handbook and Rules should always be available to employees, and best practice is to give each individual their own copy on induction, and ensure they sign these
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Recruitment, Selection and Induction
When recruiting staff, you should understand and keep up to date with your legal obligations, making sure your recruitment and selection procedures comply with the law.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
A contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and employee.
Employee Rights - Discrimination
This section looks at the different types of discrimination with examples of how they apply to disability discrimination
Employee Rights - Working Time Regulations
The Working Time Regulations 1998 implemented the Working Time Directive (now Directive 2003/88/EC).
Employee Rights - General
This section introduces the main rights, outlines shared parental leave and looks at adoption rights, which are broadly in line with statutory maternity leave and pay.
Discipline at work
Difficulties may arise at various points in the employment relationship, and disciplinary and grievance procedures are there to ensure that these challenges are dealt with fairly and consistently.
Grievances
Employers are expected to comply with the principles set out in the Acas code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures when handling a grievance.
Pay and Benefits
Hourly paid manual workers are more likely to be paid weekly and to have specific provision for overtime payment in their contract of employment. Monthly paid workers, who earn a salary rather than a wage, are less likely to be entitled to overtime payment.
Learning and Development
It has long been established that employers have a common law and implied contractual duty to take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare at work of their employees.
Appraisals
Performance appraisals are an important aspect of the modern workplace. Holding these on a regular basis allows you to provide staff with valuable feedback that encourages their professional development.
Trade Union/Employee Consultation
Industrial action raises complicated issues and HR advice should always be taken.
Sickness Absence
Employee absence is a significant cost for many organisations, employees may need time off for a variety of reasons, from short-term sickness to longer-term health issues.
Termination of Employment
Both the employee and employer are normally entitled to a minimum period of notice on termination of employment. Notice periods should be one of the main terms and conditions of employment and included in the employee's written statement.