Can I sack someone who is off sick? The simple answer is, yes, but please be careful! Dismissing employees who are off sick is a tricky maze to navigate, with many potential headaches. However, it is definitely possible to sack an employee who is off sick. ...
What contract do I need for a fixed-term employee? What contract do I need for a fixed-term employee? A simple, yet important question for employers looking to hire an employee for a set period of time. You might think that a fixed-term contract would be as simple...
Is poor attendance at work misconduct? No. The above is a very common question we are asked, and we can certainly see why. Sometimes poor attendance at work can really cause you a headache, and it can be easy to reach for disciplinary procedures to deal with poor...
Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) The impact of staff absences can have serious consequences for a business, but when it comes to paying Statutory Sick Pay it is important to ensure that business owners are aware of the intricacies of the law. What is Statutory Sick Pay?...