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Warnings and other disciplinary action
Warnings in the workplace should be part of a disciplinary process and they should be designed to allow employees to change a particular behaviour within a given timeframe. They should be given as quickly as possible after the behaviour occurs. Any sanctions should be proportionate to the alleged offence.
Sick leave
From one time to another, employing organisations will experience absence by their staff due to illness. Illness absences are usually unplanned. This makes planning and covering work difficult for employers given the short notice of illness occurrences.
Selecting and appointing
The final stage in the recruitment and selection process is the most important — choosing the best person for the job.
Deducting training costs from final pay
This section covers deducting training costs from final pay.
Paternity Leave
Paternity leave allows parents to take time off from their work to have time with their child following a birth.
Unfair dismissal claim
There are several ways a dismissal could be considered unfair.
Deductions from pay - employers
This section covers deduction from pay.
Details a written statement must contain
Employers are required to provide employees with a written statement of particulars of employment within two months of the commencement of employment.
Interviews
When replies to the job advertisement have been received, it is appropriate to:
• match applications against the job description and person specification;
• eliminate applicants who do not have the basic requirements for the job; and
• draw up a shortlist of candidates for interview.