Employment issues and regulations

Employment law can be a minefield, especially for the small business owner. Here are some guides to the essentials...

Agency workers regulations

We consider the implications of the Agency Workers Regulations.

Annual leave

We consider their entitlement and some complications of annual leave, including payment, entitlement and sickness during leave.

Dismissal procedures

We consider the key areas that can be involved in employee dismissal, whether it is looking at statutory procedure, possible unfair dismissal claims or simply the right to dismiss an employee.

Getting the most out of staff appraisals

Make sure appraisals are effective and useful.

Identifying and preventing fraud

Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.

Occupational pension schemes: trustees' responsibilities

Employers can help promote retirement benefits for their employees in a number of ways including occupational schemes.

Pensions - automatic enrolment

If you employ staff, you’ll need to ensure you comply with the auto-enrolment regulations.

Recruiting the right staff

Make sure you have a structured process for recruitment.

Recruitment procedures - employment law

Our suggestions can help you take on better employees by improving your recruitment process and also avoid making mistakes.

Statutory sick, maternity and paternity pay

We look at an employer's obligations to pay statutory payments and the processes involved.

The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage

Ensure you are compliant with all the rates.

Your staff handbook

Key elements of a staff handbook.