Haslemere news … from the Chamber and its members
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Bank Holiday Sickness Absence
If an employee is ill over a Bank Holiday are they entitled to receive time off in lieu? Employees are statutorily entitled to 5.6 weeks paid holiday in any annual leave year (Working Time Regulations 1998). That figure is inclusive of bank holidays - 28 days for a...
Annual Leave Entitlement and the Extra Bank Holiday
This year an extra bank holiday was provided for the Platinum Jubilee, the question is whether that announcement provided employees with an extra day's annual leave. The answer to the question will be in the Statement of Terms & Conditions you have provided to...
Holy Cross Hospital celebrates nursing for International Nurses’ Day
Haslemere’s Holy Cross Hospital is celebrating the phenomenal contribution of nursing to the care and treatment of people with complex neurological conditions, this International Nurses’ Day (12 May). “The message from this year’s International Nurses’ Day reflects...
Work Related References
For the most part, employers have no legal obligation to provide a reference and are entitled to refuse. There are some exceptions to that rule. People working in the finance sector must provide a reference and people working in an environment where there are...
Protecting Your Staff from Abusive Customers
We none of us want or need abusive customers/clients but, unfortunately, it happens from time to time. If abuse comes from an internal source it is relatively easy to deal with but if the abuse comes from a third party such as a client or customer, the situation can...
Statutory Sick Pay Changes
There are some changes taking place to Statutory Sick Pay. From 24th March employers with fewer than 250 employees will no longer be able to reclaim Covid related SSP from HMRC. From 24th March Covid related sickness absence will only attract SSP from Day 4 in line...
Annual Statutory Pay Uplifts 2022/2023
As usual, statutory payments will increase at the beginning of April. I have set out the new rates below. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP): This will increase to £99.35 per week, up from £96.35. Please note that if you employ zero hours contractors or casual staff they are...
British Museum Spotlight Loan official opening with Professor Mary Beard
Haslemere Educational Museum had the delight of welcoming Professor Mary Beard at the partnership launch event of A British Museum Spotlight Loan Troy: beauty and heroism. Professor Mary Beard is a Trustee of the British Museum, as well as a Professor of Classics at...
Can Employees Refuse to Return to the Workplace?
Now that employees are no longer being told by government to work from home if possible, what can employers do if an employee refuses to return to the workplace? Lots of people as still very anxious about Covid 19 and particularly so if they are immuno-suppressed or...
Boxing Day runners return to conquer Hindhead Common
It would take more than chilly weather and an overly large Christmas meal to stop local runners and fundraisers from joining in the annual Boxing Day Run. This year hundreds of people braved a damp December morning to complete the challenging 3.5 mile run across...
Changes to Statutory Sick Pay – URGENT Information
The government have implemented some short term changes to the management of statutory sick pay. The changes came into force on 17th December but seem to have been slipped in under the radar so there is a low level of awareness. These changes have been made in order...
Tickets go on sale for the Hindhead Boxing Day Run
The Hindhead Boxing Day Run, which raises money for Holy Cross Hospital in Haslemere is all set to return this year. Registration is now open for people who want to enter the Men’s or Ladies’ category, or the ever-popular drinking run which includes a pint of winter...