Resources Review
Cancer and Working Guidelines for Employers and Line Managers
Cancer unfortunately seems to be affecting more people and employers are now being faced with dealing with this sensitive issue. A new free document produced by the CIPD, is full of practical advice and good practice on guiding managers and employers in their treatment of employees with cancer with step by step practical procedures.
Available to download from:
www.cipd.co.uk/subjects/health/general/_cncrwrkg.htm?IsSrchRes=1
Tupe Fact Sheets
An extremely useful summary of TUPE issues associated with the transfers of projects to or from voluntary and community organisations, mergers and other TUPE situations (including taking on employees with public sector contracts of employment). Fact sheet: “Transferring projects to and from your organisation” is available for download at: www.ukworkforcehub.org.uk/DisplayPage.asp?pageid=8805
Ensuring Workers are Eligible to Work in the
Some people are automatically entitled to work in the UK. Others may have restrictions on how long they can stay; whether they can work; or the type of work they can do.
It is important that employers follow certain procedures and check each potential employee’s eligibility to work as part of the recruitment process to avoid prosecution.
A new website at www.employingmigrantworkers.org.uk/ takes employers step-by-step through the procedure for checking that job applicants are entitled to work in the UK, including explanations of acceptable documentation. To avoid allegations of racial discrimination, checks should be carried out for all potential employees, and must be done before the person is employed.
