Employees and HR with Megan

The podcast hosted by Bill Betts provides practical business advice for pet grooming businesses, focusing on employment relations. In this episode, Megan, the founder of Your HR Handled, shares her HR expertise tailored to small businesses, particularly those with one to twenty employees. Megan discusses various HR-related tasks, including recruitment, contract writing, policy development, and addressing employee issues.

Key points include:

1. Recruitment: Employers must avoid discrimination in job advertisements and compensate potential employees for trial days.
2. Employment Obligations: Employers must ensure pay meets minimum wage, provide written contracts, and establish clear policies on breaks and holidays.
3. Payroll and Legal Compliance: Employers need to register for PAYE, verify employees' right to work, and maintain accurate records.
4. Employee Rights: Employees are entitled to breaks, holiday entitlements, and statutory sick pay. Employers should also consider flexible policies for medical appointments and compassionate leave.
5. Workplace Policies: Clear policies on bullying, harassment, and mental health are essential. Employers should also inform employees about CCTV usage.
6. Disciplinary Procedures: Employers must have documented procedures for managing misconduct and poor performance.
7. Termination: The process for resignation, dismissal, and redundancy should be handled with compassion and clear communication.

The podcast emphasizes the importance of understanding and adhering to employment law to create a fair and compliant workplace, encouraging employers to seek HR support when needed.