| It’s
quite common for small and medium businesses to ‘avoid’
doing some of the basics when it comes to employment law.
The only problem is that, these days, with changes in Irish
legislation, failure to comply may result in heavy penalties
that, in extreme cases, could result in the closure of a
company.
Below are key areas that we’d advise you to develop
policies for:
- Recruitment policy and procedure
- Terms and conditions of employment
- Pay and benefits
- Equality, dignity and respect at work
- Policies on leave, including annual, sick, parental,
maternity, carer’s and adoptive leave
- Alternative working, such as part-time working policy
- Grievance and discipline policies and procedures
- Working time and attendance management
- Health and Safety
- Termination policy
Smaller firms are governed by the same laws as big companies.
Employees are far better educated on their employment rights
today than ever before. Getting yourself sorted in these
areas will be time well spent. Neglecting them could hurt
you badly in the long run.
If you need further information on how to create policies
for the above, please contact us on 01-8621577.
Disclaimer: The above information is general only. Specific
action would need to be taken in conjunction with specialised
advice.
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