When Does the Furlough Extension End?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his latest Budget to Parliament earlier this year. The budget consisted of a three-point plan to support jobs and [...]
Legal & Finance
Zero Hour Contracts: Definition, Rights, Employer Responsibilities
Zero hour contracts have sparked debates and discussions on the ethics and implications of such arrangements. In recent years, these contracts have gained notoriety for [...]
Statutory Sick Pay UK (SSP): The Complete Employer Guide
Most employees will get sick at some point. It’s a fact of life. In 2020 alone, 118.6 million working days were lost because of sickness [...]
Termination of Employment UK: Everything You Need to Know
Termination of employment is a very common procedure for most companies. Read on to find out how it works in case you, as an HR [...]
Employment Law Changes 2024
There are a number of critical changes in UK employment law expected this year, and employers and employees need to be aware of them. Employment [...]
Probation Period at Work: What Is It and Why Is It Important?
A probation period at work, also known as a probationary period, is a vital step in the recruitment process. It enables employers and newly hired [...]
Permanent Employment Contract: Everything You Need to Know [+ Free Template]
Though some people work without written contracts in the UK, it is safer for employees and employers to have the terms of their agreement down [...]
Unpaid Leave in the UK: Everything You Need to Know
In the UK, unpaid leave refers to a period of time an employee takes off from work without receiving any payment from their employer. This [...]
Severance Pay: How Does It Work and Who Is Entitled to It
Let’s start with the most common question: is severance pay the same as redundancy pay? In some ways, yes. Both are a form of financial [...]
Notice Periods: How to Manage Them
Managing notice periods is a core function of the Human Resources department. In this post, we will look at the process for giving notice and [...]
Calculating Holiday Entitlement and Holiday Pay in the UK
Calculating holiday entitlements can be confusing, especially within companies that employ full-time, part-time and variable-hour employees or have staff on zero-hour contracts. In this article, [...]
Ultimate Guide to Employee Background Checks UK
Employee background checks are a vital part of the pre-employment screening process. They give employers the chance to verify a prospective candidate’s criminal record, credit [...]
Payslip Explained: Everything you Need to Know
A payslip is a summary of an employee’s earnings and deductions. As an employer, payroll can often be complicated. Although the main function of payroll [...]
Working from Home: UK Laws
Since the 2020 global pandemic, companies had to restructure their working models, adopting remote and hybrid setups to maintain productivity and adapt to new realities. [...]
How to Calculate Payroll Leave When Your Employee Is Sick or Injured?
It can be complicated calculating payroll, and this gets even more complicated when you have to take into account an incident that has occurred. In [...]
Employee HMRC Payslips Explained [+ Free Template]
If you have employees, you know how important it is to get things right regarding their pay. Workers need to know how much they will [...]
The Benefits of Creating a Free Online Payslip
An online payslip, also coined electronic payslips form integral parts of modern HR systems. Using online payslips not only mark you as a modern employer, [...]
Ultimate Guide to UK Statutory Maternity Leave and Pay (SMP)
Pregnant employees in the UK are entitled to Statutory Maternity Leave and Statutory Maternity Pay. First things first, there are three types of maternity pay; [...]
Budget Control Spreadsheet For 2022 [Free Download]
Controlling company expenses can be quite a challenge if you don’t have an adequate structure or well-organised processes. However, with this special budget control spreadsheet, [...]
Top UK HR Compliance Laws to Watch in 2024
As this year draws to a close, HR professionals are getting ready to ensure that their organisations are ready for the new employment laws for [...]
Bereavement Leave in the UK and Ireland
When is an employee entitled to bereavement leave and what is it? This article will explain the ins and outs. What is Bereavement Leave? Bereavement [...]
Paternity Leave UK: Rights, Pay, and Best Practices
What are your rights regarding paternity leave, and how long can you take off work? If you need clear answers to start planning your leave, [...]
Bank Holidays in Scotland 2022 Calendar
As an HR Manager, you’re probably overwhelmed by the million tasks that await each year. This also means that you’d probably enjoy a way to [...]
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