Compliance means something you are required or expected to do. For example, a law, treaty, or agreement. However, for businesses, compliance can also mean protection. If your business is compliant with employment law, you will most likely avoid legal claims and appeals. Therefore being compliant will offer protection by ensuring you already have the correct legal documentation, policies, procedures and practices in place.

Employment law is the legal foundation of the relationship between Employers and employees. It outlines both parties’ rights and obligations.

It exists to legally support businesses and employees. It provides fairness to Employers and employees regarding employment matters. Similarly, it also guarantees that if any law is broken or breached, both parties have legal rights.

• Terms and conditions of employment
• Statutory leave
• Working hours, annual leave and holiday bank holiday entitlements
• Equal treatment at work
• Types of employment
• Employment rights

WRC explains in detail the topics on Employment law here.

Like everything in life, we need to start somewhere. Employment law is no different. It forms the foundations of the contract of employment. Once your Company have a contract, and it contains all the clauses necessary that outline both parties’ responsibilities and duties, your business is on the right track of being protected. In addition to the contract, it is imperative issues your employees with an Employee Handbook. This document provides guidance and information related to the organisations history, missions, values, policies and procedures in written format.

If you are unsure your contracts, handbook, and other documentation are in line with best practice and employment legislation, we can help. Here at The HR Company, we not only solve HR-issues, our focus is to avoid them by giving you the necessary tools and advice to ensure HR compliance. Our HR Advisors work with you on current HR- related issues.

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