Christmas and Annual Leave
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Christmas and Annual Leave

As we approach the holiday season it is the time of year for annual closedowns, Christmas parties but for some companies it can be the busiest time of year.

We get a lot of questions around Christmas party management, absenteeism, your ability to request employees to take annual leave and employment agreements therefore, we have prepared some guidance for you,

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Workplace Health and Safety
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Workplace Health and Safety

We understand here at Knowhow the intricacies of HR and recognising the challenges that business owners face, particularly in areas like Health and safety liability. Now with the rise of psychosocial hazards, we acknowledge the added difficulty in navigating these issues.

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Managing in Tough Times
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Managing in Tough Times

The Risks of Getting it Wrong

There are strict requirements regarding consultation, providing relevant information and potential redeployment options before an employer can reach a decision to disestablish positions. It’s not rocket science, but it is reasonably intricate.

If the process is found to be flawed and the outcome predetermined, employers face the risk of a personal grievance (PG) claim for unfair or unjustified dismissal.

The financial risks of a PG are significant. If a claim is successful, the cost includes a minimum of three months pay, compensation for hurt and humiliation and representation costs, let alone the value of time spent by the employer.

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