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.
Compassionate and Bereavement Leave
A practical guide to compassionate leave and bereavement leave for SMEs, including employee rights, time off for dependants and good practice for employers.
SME Guide To Additional Bank Holiday
Has an additional bank holiday been announced? Learn whether employees are entitled to the extra day off, how contracts affect holiday entitlement and the practical steps employers should take to manage additional bank holidays fairly and consistently.
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.
New Duty to Retain Annual Leave Records For 6 Years From April 2026
From April 2026 UK employers will have a New Duty To Retain Annual Leave Records for six years. Find out what records are required and how to prepare.
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.
Easter Bank Holidays
The Easter bank holidays move each year and when the holiday year runs April to March two easters can fall in one holiday year with none in the next.
