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How to deal with employees on long-term sickness absence

Updated to include additional information on the risks of dismissing employees who are entitled to receive payments under a permanent health insurance scheme.

How to employ an apprentice

Updated with information on the planned extension of apprenticeship service accounts to employers that do not pay the apprenticeship levy.

How to put together a total reward statement

Practical guidance on developing a total reward statement to showcase an employer's investment in the reward and benefits of its employees.

How to prepare for Brexit

Updated with current processing times for applications for settled or pre-settled status.

How to deal with an employee who has posted negative comments about the organisation on a social networking site

Updated to refer to Atherton v Bensons Vending Ltd, in which an employee's derogatory comments about his employer on Facebook did not justify the withholding of notice pay.

How to decide whether to settle or fight an employment tribunal claim

Updated to reflect an increase in the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal, effective from 6 April 2019.

How to deal with keeping-in-touch days during adoption leave

Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory adoption pay rate from 7 April 2019.

How to deal with a pay rise that coincides with an employee's pregnancy or maternity leave

Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 7 April 2019.

How to protect against claims of constructive dismissal

Updated to reflect the maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal, effective from 6 April 2019.

How to deal with keeping-in-touch days during maternity leave

Updated to reflect the increase to the statutory maternity pay rate from 7 April 2019.

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