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...
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...
AWOL
AWOL or employees who are Absent Without Leave is a conduct issue and should be dealt with following your Company’s disciplinary procedure. AWOL issues often arise when an employee does not arrive as expected for work and remains out of con...
Disclosure and barring service
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is set up to help employers to make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from undertaking paid or voluntary work with vulnerable groups, including children. The DBS replaces the Crimina...
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing allows for employees to report wrongdoings that have been identified in their place of work and that affect the public interest. Initially employees should look to report the issue to their employer and try to get things resolved.&...