General HR Compliance
As a leading provider of HR Compliance eLearning, our experts are often asked about HR Compliance. We've collected all of those questions and answered them for you below...
Frequently asked questions
Smaller companies don't generally need a dedicated HR department but the employer will take the responsibility the department normally has on themselves. As businesses grow, the HR responsibility is often outsourced to outside vendors. As businesses grow beyond 40 members this is the point in which people tend to create an HR department within the business.
A company should have regular audits to find out whether the HR practices, procedures and policies are effective and good for their employees. Results can solve any problems or fill any gaps in a companies HR department.
From a legal stance, a handbook can help protect both the employees and employers and also help avoid problems. It also provides a guideline which means all the same rules apply to employees so everyone is on equal footing. It should touch upon the companies culture, policies and procedures.
Holiday requests can be rejected when there are a large number of employees trying to take time off at the same time which would result in the business not being able to function as normal. For example, around Christmas time, lots of employees may want the same dates off. Religious holidays may also need to be considered by an employer.
It is risky to lend money as an employer as it may become frequent from other staff once you have started with one employee. There may also be an additional stress added to the employee if they are struggling to pay it back.
White papers & guides
Cost savings and redundancy: What’s the best option for me?
Our HR & Employment Law experts have created this handy guide to help you work through the decision-making process and find the best fit for your business when it comes to cost savings.
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