By Sarah Seastron, Clockwork HR Ltd
When does an employee need a contract of employment?
Currently an employee should have a contract of employment within 8 weeks of their start date. However, next year this is changing to day one of employment.
What is a protected characteristic?
Age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sex orientation.
What is a disciplinary procedure?
In line with the ACAS code the main stages are: investigation, disciplinary hearing, appeal.
How do you deal with someone who has intermittent absence?
First stage is to speak to the employee and find out if there are any specific reasons for the intermittent absence. Explain the impact on their absence and look to take a more formal route such as disciplinary action if it continues.
What is the current statutory holiday entitlement?
28 days for a full time member of staff or 5.6 weeks. This statutory amount can include bank holidays of which there are 8 in the UK.
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