Job analysis
Job analysis is the process of analysing the content, purpose and outputs required by a job holder, as well as where the job fits into the organisation’s structure. The analysis should form the basis of a job description and person specifica...
Lay offs
An employer has the right to lay off an employee without pay in circumstances when there is no work for the employee to do or where there is a particular situation which requires a lay-off such as the need to close the premises for a refurbishment...
Secondment
What is Secondment? Put simply, a secondment is the temporary loan of an employee. This covers a number of possible scenarios: Intra-company secondment: This is where an employee is asked to work in a different department for a set period...
Fit notes
Employees are required to obtain a Statement of Fitness for Work (or Fit Note) covering the period from at least the eighth day of illness, inclusive of weekends and bank holidays. The fit note will advise if an employee is unfit for work or, alt...
Probation
Probation periods are often used by companies to assess a new employee’s suitability for the new role. Probation periods vary depending on the company and the type of role that is being filled, it is normal to have a 3 or 6 month proba...
Employment tribunals
Employment Tribunals are an independent judicial body which look to resolve disputes between employers and employees regarding employment rights. Employment Tribunals also have powers to hear claims from potential employees where discriminat...