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...


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...


Appraisal

An Appraisal scheme is designed to provide a systematic framework for regular discussion about work performance, agreeing objectives for the months ahead and identifying any training required by the employee to enable them to meet their own and th...


Long Term Sick

The management of long term sickness normally requires a more sensitive approach.  Every case will be different and a number of factors need to be weighed up before coming to a decision on how to proceed. These include: The length of the e...


Pay in lieu of notice (PILON)

In some situations an employer may wish to provide pay in lieu of notice or PILON when an employee leaves a company. You can only look to provide PILON if you have a contractual clause to do so, otherwise employees are required to work their full...