Sigma Partners | Factsheets

Employment law can be a minefield, especially for the small business owner. Here are some guides to the essentials...

Agency workers regulations
We consider the implications of the Agency Workers Regulations.
Annual leave
We consider their entitlement and some complications of annual leave, including payment, entitlement and sickness during leave.
Dismissal procedures
We consider the key areas that can be involved in employee dismissal, whether it is looking at statutory procedure, possible unfair dismissal claims or simply the right to dismiss an employee.
Getting the most out of staff appraisals
Make sure appraisals are effective and useful.
Identifying and preventing fraud
Minimise the risk of fraud to your business.
Occupational pension schemes: trustees' responsibilities
Employers can help promote retirement benefits for their employees in a number of ways including occupational schemes.
Pensions - automatic enrolment
If you employ staff, youâ€™ll need to ensure you comply with the auto-enrolment regulations.
Recruiting the right staff
Make sure you have a structured process for recruitment.
Recruitment procedures - employment law
Our suggestions can help you take on better employees by improving your recruitment process and also avoid making mistakes.
Statutory sick, maternity and paternity pay
We look at an employer's obligations to pay statutory payments and the processes involved.
The National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage
Ensure you are compliant with all the rates.
Your staff handbook
Key elements of a staff handbook.