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When did you last review your processes and employee documents?

As the law is ever-changing, it can be hard to keep up to date with legislation changes when trying to run a business.?Are your employment documents still up to date and fit for purpose?

Tribunal cases over the years can include cases relating to:

* Variation of contract

* Express and implied terms

* Unauthorised deductions

* Pay in lieu of notice - PILON

* Restrictive covenants

All of which could be avoided if contracts between employers and employees are up to date, legally compliant, and implemented correctly.

ForrestHR runs a complimentary FREE service, we review your documents and report back on information that may be out of date, or areas that might be leaving you exposed.?This can include a review of new joiner documents, contracts of employment, and staff handbook, plus many more.

The service is a no-obligation review and you can therefore decide if you’d like to go ahead with our recommendations, it’s as simple as that!

To organise a review of your documents and give yourself peace of mind, contact our office today on 01892 726060 and we would be happy to help.

Do you have a menopause policy?

In a survey of 1,000 adults in the UK, the British Menopause Society found that 45% of women felt that menopausal symptoms had a negative impact on their work and 47% who needed to take a day off work due to menopause symptoms say they wouldn't tell their employer the real reason. [email protected]

Dangers of paying cash in hand

It is perfectly legal to pay employees in cash, whether it’s full-time staff or part-time workers. However, there are very strict rules about how you must operate if you do pay cash.

Employers have to make sure that the employees understand their legal rights and entitlements before accepting cash payments.?NI, PAYE, and Tax will also need to be calculated separately.

Talk to one of the Forrest Payroll Team for further information on getting it right [email protected]

Has your team's communication become harder in a hybrid workplace?

Making use of multiple communication methods to enable your employees to achieve their goals is the key to business success.

Improve your team's skills in our 1/2 day Communications Skills course on the 28th of June from 9:30am - 12:30pm.

This course is designed for anyone that has to communicate on all levels during their working day.

Please get in touch for more details - [email protected]

Gas fitter and builder sentenced for unregistered gas work

A gas fitter and building company has been sentenced following unsafe and unregistered gas work.

Southwark Crown Court heard that Valentin Pauliuc, trading as VP Plumbing & Heating, was hired in February 2019 by HSM Builders Limited, the principal contractor for a domestic renovation in South London, to carry out plumbing and gas work including the installation of a new gas boiler and gas cooker.

However, some of the gas work was later found by a Gas Safe Register inspector to be ‘Immediately Dangerous’, meaning it would be an immediate danger to life or property is connected to a live gas supply, as it was in this case.

A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found that Mr Pauliuc was not registered with the Gas Safe Register, which is a requirement under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 for people who undertake gas work, and that HSM Builders did not check that he was registered to do the work.

This case is a timely reminder and highlights the importance of making the right appointment of Gas work contractors, ensuring those doing the Gas work are Gas Safe Registered Engineers.

Keep your business up to date with Forrest Health and Safety -[email protected]?

HR Magazine - SMEs should focus on culture to retain staff

See what the CEO of Forrest Group, Sophie Forrest, had to say when asked to comment for HR Magazine on advice for small businesses when it comes to building a culture based on recognition.

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Professional to join our team on a part-time or full-time basis!

The role would suit a self-employed/freelance consultant with the availability to take on more work.?Contact us at [email protected] for more details and a job description.