Information relating to leave and absence management articles
If you’re managing payroll or HR for a Canadian business, vacation pay is one of those calculations that seems simple until it isn’t. The 4% rule is the most common baseline across Canada, but the actual rules depend on which province or territory your employees work in—and whether your business falls under federal jurisdiction. Most […]
When an employee leaves your business, one question always comes up: what happens to their unused holiday? Under UK employment law, payment in lieu of holiday means paying an employee for accrued but untaken annual leave, and it almost always applies when employment has ended. Payment in lieu is only permitted when employment has ended, […]
Navigating family leave can feel like untangling a knot of regulations, forms, and deadlines. This guide gives you a clear, up-to-date overview of UK Shared Parental Leave and Pay as at tax year 2025/26, covering births and adoptions on or after 5 April 2015. Shared parental leave allows eligible parents to convert up to 50 […]
Unlimited PTO at a Glance Unlimited PTO is exactly what it sounds like: a paid time off policy with no fixed annual cap on the number of days employees can take. Instead of receiving 10, 15, or 20 vacation days per year, employees under an unlimited pto policy can request time off as needed, provided […]
When you wake up feeling too unwell to work, the last thing you want is a complicated process to prove you’re genuinely sick. The good news is that for short-term illness in the UK, you can often handle everything online without visiting a doctor. A self certification form allows employees to confirm their own sickness […]
Leaving a job brings a rush of practicalities—handing over work, collecting your belongings, and crucially, making sure you receive everything you’re owed in your final pay. One question that comes up constantly is whether you’re entitled to payment for those holiday days you never got around to taking. This guide breaks down exactly how unused […]
If you’re wondering whether you can claim SSP back as an employer, the short answer is no. The UK government permanently removed the ability for most employers to reclaim statutory sick pay costs in April 2014, fundamentally changing how businesses manage sickness-related expenses. While a temporary rebate scheme existed during COVID-19, this ended in March […]
When employees face health challenges that affect their ability to work, employers have both a legal duty and moral obligation to provide supportive assistance. According to recent statistics, the average UK employee takes 5-6 days of absence annually, with mental health issues accounting for over 12% of long-term absences. In these circumstances, welfare meetings play […]
A period of notice is the time between when an employee announces their departure and their final working day. It is crucial for maintaining business continuity and allowing employees time to transition. This article will explain the types of notice periods, their legal implications, and best practices for management. Key Takeaways A notice period is […]
When employees start calling in sick more frequently, most managers focus on coverage and productivity. What they’re missing is a critical early warning signal that could predict resignations months in advance. The connection between absence trends and employee turnover represents one of the most overlooked yet powerful predictors of workforce stability—and ignoring it costs organizations […]
