All organisations need to pay close attention to the administration of staff, including keeping full records for holidays, absences, and pay.  It is also important to comply with statutory requirements, including information and consultation of employees and the working time regulations.

• All employees are entitled to a written statement of terms of employment;

• If an employer wishes to impose certain restrictions at work, such as a dress code or use of e-mail and/or the internet, it is essential that the employer has written policies that are available to the employee;

• All employees are entitled to be paid at least the minimum wage;

• All employees are entitled to an itemised payslip;

• Except in certain circumstances, the employer must not make unauthorised deductions from an employee’s wages;

• Hours of work and periods of rest must comply with the Working Time Regulations;

• An employer must ensure the safety of the workforce in the workplace;

• FAILURE to comply can lead to an unmotivated workforce, claims for compensation and prosecution for offences.