A practical guide to managing sickness absence for SMEs. Learn how to manage short and long-term absence, return to work meetings, Occupational Health referrals and capability issues.
Managing Sickness Absence
Absence Management Procedures
A practical guide to absence management procedures for SMEs, including return to work meetings, Occupational Health referrals and managing long-term sickness absence.
Welfare Meetings
Welfare Meetings A Practical Guide for SME Employers Many workplace issues do not start as disciplinary matters, grievances or capability concerns. Often, the first indication that something is wrong is a change in an employee’s behaviour, attendance, performance or wellbeing.
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27
Statutory Payment Rates 2026-27. The Government has published the statutory payment rates for maternity pay, paternity pay, shared parental pay, adoption pay and sick pay from April 2026
Alcohol and Drugs In The Workplace
Alcohol and Drugs In The Workplace
When Should SMEs Use Occupational Health?
Occupational Health can help employers manage sickness absence, support employee wellbeing and make informed decisions about fitness for work, reasonable adjustments and return-to-work plans. This guide explains when SMEs should consider an Occupational Health referral and how the process works.
Statutory Payment Rates 2025
Statutory Payment Rates 2025. The Government has published the statutory payment rates that will apply from April 2025.
Statutory Sick Pay
The LEL and waiting days as qualifying criteria for payment of Statutory Sick Pay will be removed making SSP a Day 1 entitlement for all periods of sickness.
Long Covid May Be A Disability
The employment tribunal case of Burke v Turning Point Scotland has confirmed that long Covid may be a disability which is protected under the Equality Act
Death of an Employee: A Practical Guide for SME Employers
The death of an employee is a situation most SME employers will encounter only rarely. This practical guide explains the immediate steps employers should take, how to support colleagues, manage payroll and employment matters, and deal with the wider workplace implications.
