Category: Handbooks & Employment Policies

Employee Resources

Update on Employment Rights Bill

The much-anticipated Employment Rights Bill has recently been passed by the House of Commons and has become the Employment Rights Act 2025 and is now before …

Policies and procedures
Best practice for employers

Are verbal warnings a thing of the past?

Dealing with disciplinary or performance issues? Verbal warnings are a common disciplinary tool used by employers in the UK, however their use has not always…

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Best practice for employers

Accommodation provided as part of employment

Service occupancy and employment issues that arise. Any formal disciplinary process or termination of employment can be a very difficult time for an employee..

a carer pushing a wheelchair in a green space
Best practice for employers

Understanding Carer’s Leave

Guidance for Managers. As a manager, it is essential to have a clear understanding of the various types of leave that employees are entitled to…

redundancy and maternity protection
Best practice for employers

Redundancy Protection & Maternity Leave

Before the 6th April 2024 pregnant employees or expecting parents, were only protected from redundancy whilst on maternity leave. This period has now been…

policies and procedures
Best practice for employers

Getting suspension right

Deciding whether or not to suspend an employee is a decision which should not be taken lightly and can have significant repercussions if the process is …