Employers often face the challenge of navigating sick leave during a disciplinary procedure.
The employee’s short-term absence shouldn’t be a major problem. However, if they are likely to miss a considerable amount of time, it becomes more problematic.
It may be appropriate to hold a hearing without the employee present in exceptional circumstances. However, the employer must take a few steps before considering this.
This top September FAQ examines how an employer can ensure a fair process for an employee who is absent due to illness.
One of the top 10 questions asks which employers must publish a slavery statement to explain how they ensure modern slavery does not occur in their supply chain or business. Recent news reveals that victims of human slavery are working in McDonald’s supply chains and supermarkets.
An FAQ on liability for harassment at work-related social events also features in the top 10 for the month, ahead of the new preventative duty on sexual harassment coming into force later in October.relx_copyright – This article is Brightmine content – Copyright 2024 LexisNexis Risk Solutions
The Top 10 HR Questions in September 2024
1. Can an employer invite a sick employee to a disciplinary meeting?
2. Can an employer be held responsible for harassment occurring during a social event related to their work?
3. What employers must publish a statement on slavery and human trafficking?
4. If a fixed-term contract employee is on maternity, does the employer have to re-employ the employee at the end?
5. Will an employer be held liable if a third-party harasses a worker under the Equality Act 2010 if the third-party’s actions are deemed to be unlawful?
6. What is “working time” in the Working Time Regulations of 1998?
7. Can an employer fire an employee if they are in jail?
8. Do individuals who have been notified that their employment offer has been withdrawn because of a bad reference have a right to view the reference?
9. Working Time Regulations, 1998: Who are covered by the definitions irregular hour workers and part-year employees?
10. What circumstances can an employer deduct an employee’s wages?
