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<p>We’ve had the data protection shake up with the introduction of GDPR so what’s next? Well as from 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020, there will be a bit of a shake up in employment law. Are you ready for the changes? Do you know what they are?</p>



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<p>Let’s start by looking at one area which is changing and these are Section 1 Statements or to you and I are known more commonly as Contracts of Employment or Written Statements of Particulars. </p>



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<p> Firstly let’s look at who may be affected by these changes. </p>



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<ul><li>If you employ someone who will start work after 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020</li><li>If you employ someone who starts a new contract on or after 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020</li><li>If anyone you currently employ who requests a contract or statement on or after 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020</li><li>If an employee or worker requires an updated contract of employment due to a promotion or change of job role within the organisation on or after 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What is a Contract of Employment/Written Statement?</strong> </h2>



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<p>This is a legal relationship between an employer and an employee. By law, an employer must provide anyone classed as an employee with terms of their employment in writing such as pay and working hours. A written statement of employment particulars contains this same information, however the difference between the documents is the contract of employment is much broader legally.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What currently needs to go in the Contract of Employment or Written Statement?</strong> </h2>



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<ol><li>Names of employer and employee</li><li>Date of commencement of
employment and date when continuous employment commenced</li><li>Pay and frequency of payment</li><li>Hours of work including “normal
working hours”</li><li>Holiday entitlement and pay</li><li>Employee’s job title or
description of the work</li><li>Details of disciplinary and
grievance procedure including appeals process</li></ol>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What additional information will need to be included on 6<sup>th</sup> April 2020?</strong> </h2>



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<ol><li>The days of the week the worker
is required to work, whether this is variable and how they can be varied, if
applicable</li><li>Probationary period details
including any conditions and length</li><li>Information on any training the
worker is required to complete</li><li>Information on any training the
worker is required to complete which the employer will not pay for</li><li>Notice periods for termination</li><li>Length of any fixed-term or
temporary work</li><li>Details of any benefits
provided by the employer</li><li>A term in relation to any work
which must take place outside of the UK for longer which is than one month</li></ol>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What else do I need to know?</strong> </h2>



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<ul><li>The Contract of Employment or Written Statement needs to be issued
on day 1 of them starting work as opposed to the current stance which is within
2 months of employment commencing.</li><li>Some of the information can be included in another reasonably
accessible document.</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"> <strong>What may happen if I do not comply with the new regulations?</strong> </h2>



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<p>All workers could bring a claim against you
if you have failed to provide either a Contract of Employment or a Statement of
Written Particulars containing the correct information. This also applies if
the information provided is inaccurate or incomplete. A worker cannot claim
compensation for the failure to provide the document alone, however it could be
tagged onto an existing claim if the document had not been provided at the time
the claim was issued.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Conclusion</strong> </h2>



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<p>So in essence, the contracts of employment will be more detailed. You as an employer should be clear on the terms and conditions of employment and have these laid out in a transparent way. Some of the information can be contained within policies or the employee handbook if you have one, however these need to be accessible to the worker.</p>



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<p>If you would like to know more about the
changes proposed for April 2020 and the year ahead or would like to discuss
updating your contracts of employment and policies, please do not hesitate to
get in contact. We are happy to help.</p>
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<p>Welcome to Connect HR! This is the place
where you can find all the support and guidance you need for your HR related
tasks. Connect HR has been launched to provide HR services to small businesses
and charities. Look at us as your very own HR department, without having us on
your payroll. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who is Connect HR?</h2>



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<ul><li>Connect HR is owned by Helen Hart who has a number of years experience working in HR.</li><li>Helen is CIPD (Chartered Institute of Professional Development) qualified in HR Management and also holds a BA (Hons) degree in Business.</li><li>Helen has worked in HR generalist roles covering all aspects of HR and has worked with charities and small businesses.</li><li>In Helen’s spare time she loves to spend time with her husband and 2 young daughters visiting places of interest, skiing, getting outdoors and attending to their allotment.</li><li>Connect HR is based in Norfolk however can work remotely and travel to where you need us.</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">So what does Connect HR do?</h2>



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<ul><li>We provide 3 main packages of
bronze, silver and gold. </li><li>We provide either one off
advice and guidance or if you would like the security of knowing we are always
there to call upon as and when needed, we offer an ongoing monthly option.</li><li>We offer transparent pricing so
you always know how much you are paying.</li><li>No hidden nasty surprises with
hidden fees.</li></ul>



<ul><li>No time to complete HR related
tasks?</li><li>Limited knowledge of this area?</li><li>Just want the security of
knowing everything is taken care of on this side so you don’t have to worry? </li><li>Not sure where to start with
policies/contracts or what you need?</li><li>Need help with an employee
issue or just want some advice on how to do things better?</li><li>Want to get your
systems/processes right relating to your employee information but haven’t got
the time?</li><li>You just need some help?</li><li>You want transparent pricing so
you know what you will pay and what you will receive without any nasty
surprises?</li></ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How can we help you?</h2>



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<p>At Connect HR we understand time is limited
and you don’t have loads of resources in place. This is where we can help as we
can become your HR department.</p>



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<p>We understand you may just want some advice
on a matter or not sure how best to approach a task relating to your employees.
This is where we can help as we can work with you to guide you and provide you
with expert advice.</p>



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<p>We understand that you may not be an expert
in employment law or HR. This is where we can help as we have access to loads
of resources and have lots of experience in this field.</p>



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<p>We also understand the importance of cash
flow and budgeting. This is where we can help with our transparent pricing
structure which means you can select the option that is right for you.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why choose us?</h2>



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<p>At Connect HR we want to make things as
simple and straight forward for you. We provide various package options so you
can select what is right for you and your business or organisation. You remain
in control. We put you at the centre and work for you as your very own HR
department.</p>



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<p>We get to know and understand your business
or organisation making sure what we provide is bespoke to you and any guidance
or advice is inline with how you run your business or organisation. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How to get in touch?</h2>



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<p>We would love to talk with you and can help
you decide which package is right for you or discuss what advice or guidance
you may need. The best phone number to contact us on is 07545 328046.</p>



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<p>Alternatively if you prefer email, you can
email us directly on <a href="mailto:connect@connect-hr.co.uk">connect@connect-hr.co.uk</a>.
Don’t forget the hyphen!</p>



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<p>Or head over to our Contact us page where
these options are available or you can simply just fill in the quick contact
form and we’ll get back to you. Don’t forget to let us know the most convenient
time to talk or whether you’d prefer an email.</p>



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<p>Look out for our blog posts which will give you bite size information relating to the world of employees. To make sure you don’t miss them, sign up for alerts and follow us on Facebook at @connecthr2019</p>



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