Category: Policies and procedures

Employment law

Are you a legally compliant employer?

There have been many HR challenges in the last 21 months, but just because you’ve been busy firefighting and holding everything together, doesn’t let you off the hook as far as being a legally compliant employer goes The ultimate goal for any business is to ensure its legally compliant first off, and that your people are happy, healthy, and engaged so they are delivering the very best possible service to your customers or doing the very best work they can for your business. Conducting regular HR Health Checks are essential…

23rd November 2021

Culture and change

Your Hybrid Working policy as we adapt to the new normal

We all seem to be adjusting to the “new normal”. Many people are now vaccinated, receiving booster jabs and many of our clients seem to be adopting a hybrid working policy, meaning that people can work in the office and from home. We’ve created a standard policy for you which you can access here. Please note that this is a standard policy and may need to be adapted to suit your needs. If this policy doesn’t quite work for you, then why not book a call with us and we…

17th November 2021

Policies and procedures

I have an employee who was on sick leave just before they went on holiday and I have now seen pictures of him on holiday, having a whale of a time. What can I do?

If an employee is suffering from an illness or an injury, they are entitled to take time off work. However, whether going on holiday while on sick leave is acceptable will depend very much depend on the nature of their illness or injury and the circumstances involved. Going on holiday, can often be justified, especially if the employee is suffering from stress or some other condition affecting their mental health. In this context, taking a holiday may actually help with their recovery and facilitate a speedier return to work. However,…

1st November 2021

Employment law

I have two employees who are setting up in business in competition to me and have just resigned! I don’t know what to do, but I don’t want them to continue working for me, can I just ask them to leave today?

Leaving a job and setting up a competing business in direct competition to your business is extremely high risk for the now ex-employees and for you, their employer. The first thing to do is to look at their contract of employment. If it contains restricted covenants that actually prevent an employee from setting up a business in direct competition when they leave the company, they could be in breach of contract. There could also be restrictions prohibiting moving and working with another individual that they worked with at a previous…

1st November 2021

Policies and procedures

I have an employee who has been diagnosed with Cancer. How do we deal with this from a pay perspective and as an employer that wants to be supportive?

Being diagnosed with cancer is an extremely stressful and worrying time for an employee and their family. They will not only be worrying about their health but also how their diagnosis may impact their work-life and career, and of course their ability to pay their monthly bills. As an employer, it is important to know that when an employee is diagnosed with cancer, they will be considered “disabled” under the Equality Act 2010 and therefore protected against discrimination. I would like to think that every employer would be compassionate in…

1st November 2021

Employment law

I’m a small business, so I want to work with some freelancers to help me when I am busy, can you provide me with an agreement to do this?

Hiring a freelancer either as you are starting out in business or as you continue to grow can be a great alternative to taking on permanent employees, until you have a clear picture and evidence of what resource you need. The number of freelancers in the UK is growing, which means there are plenty of people available with a wide range of skills that may be appropriate for your company and the job you need to get done! There are some benefits to hiring a freelancer: They will be an…

1st November 2021

Culture and change

We are all working flexibly from home now, so I want to employ someone in France / Spain / Mexico. How do I go about this?

Whilst many companies are continuing to work flexibly from home or have a hybrid model of office/home based working, several of our clients are starting to consider employing staff from abroad due to the many staff shortages we are experiencing in the UK or reviewing whether current employees can work from other locations such as family homes outside of the UK. This can be a great way to get the best talent into your business. However, where an individual works has a number of legal considerations including tax (both corporate…

1st November 2021

Employment law

Your top 5 HR Questions answered this month

Here’s our round up of the most frequently asked questions from our clients and our advice for you, which we hope you find helpful. If you have a question you’d like answered next month, then just send it to us at hello@merakihr.com and we may include it in next month’s Top 5! 1. We are all working flexibly from home now, so I want to employ someone in France / Spain / Mexico. How do I go about this? Whilst many companies are continuing to work flexibly from home or…

29th October 2021

Culture and change

As we snowball into the festive season, talk is inevitably turning to the work Christmas party

You’ve been working hard for the whole year and let’s face it, last Christmas was a bit of a wash out! Now is the time to be thinking about how you can make this year a very special Christmas to say thank you to all your team for their hard work and resilience over the last 18 months! But many people worry about Christmas parties and making sure they appeal to all, and that things don’t get out of hand! Our latest blog talks about the benefits of having a…

26th October 2021

Policies and procedures

My employee needs to work from home to look after their self isolating child but their work can only be done at work, should I pay them?

Employees are entitled to time off work to help someone who depends on them (a ‘dependant’) in an unexpected event or emergency. This could apply to situations to do with COVID-19. A dependant does not necessarily live with the person, for example they could be an elderly neighbour or relative who relies on your employee for help. There’s no statutory right to pay for this time off, but some employers might offer pay depending on the contract or any policies they may have in place. The amount of time off…

26th October 2021

Category: Policies and procedures

Are you a legally compliant employer?

Your Hybrid Working policy as we adapt to the new normal

I have an employee who was on sick leave just before they went on holiday and I have now seen pictures of him on holiday, having a whale of a time. What can I do?

I have two employees who are setting up in business in competition to me and have just resigned! I don’t know what to do, but I don’t want them to continue working for me, can I just ask them to leave today?

I have an employee who has been diagnosed with Cancer. How do we deal with this from a pay perspective and as an employer that wants to be supportive?

I’m a small business, so I want to work with some freelancers to help me when I am busy, can you provide me with an agreement to do this?

We are all working flexibly from home now, so I want to employ someone in France / Spain / Mexico. How do I go about this?

Your top 5 HR Questions answered this month

As we snowball into the festive season, talk is inevitably turning to the work Christmas party

My employee needs to work from home to look after their self isolating child but their work can only be done at work, should I pay them?

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Meraki HR South: Unit 5 - The Workshed, London Street, SwindonSN1 5DG

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Your people | our passion | your success

© 2022 Meraki HR Solutions Ltd, Terms & Conditions | Privacy & Cookies | Sitemap

Meraki HR South:
Registered Address:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Office Location:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY

Meraki HR South:
Unit 5 - The Workshed,
London Street,
Swindon
SN1 5DG

Meraki HR North:
Suite 4, Kendal Business Hub,
South Lakeland House,
Angel Yard, 21-23 Highgate,
Kendal, LA9 4DY