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How to Handle Employees Skiving Off Work

In this guide, we'll look at what skiving is, how it impacts business, and how to deal with it in your workplace.

What is sick leave?

Most employers will have dealt with staff who are too ill to work. In these situations, they may request to take time off – or ‘sick leave’.

What is garden leave?

In this guide, we'll discuss what garden leave is, employee rights during this type of leave, and the benefits it can bring.

What is Menstrual Leave?

In this guide, we'll discuss what menstrual leave is, the benefits of offering it, as well as how you can create your own menstrual leave policy.

What is Unpaid Leave?

In this guide, we'll discuss what unpaid leave is, the different types, and how to manage it successfully in your company.

What is Sabbatical Leave?

Read our guide where we'll discuss what sabbatical leave is, how long it can last, and how to manage it in your business.

Free Return to Work Form

A return to work template is a document or framework that manages employees’ transition back to the workplace after an absence. It benefits employee and manager, ensuring clear communication and consistency. It may include an information section, a guide for managers, and a section for outlining any agreements. Key aspects are confirming employees’ fitness, disclosing the cause of absence and possible recurrences, and deciding on reasonable adjustments, such as a phased return, flexible working, and necessary equipment.

Free Written Warning Template

If you have never created a written warning letter for sickness absence before, there's no need to stress - Peninsula has a template you can download for free.

Sickness Absence Guide

This employment law guide explores the basics of sickness absence and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

Time Off for Dependants Downloads

Employees have a statutory right to take time off work to deal with emergencies involving a dependant. It is often mistaken for the right to take time off for any kind of emergency, however, it is not.

Free Annual Leave Template

This employment law guide explores the basics of employee annual leave entitlement and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

Maternity, Paternity & Parental Leave

This employment law guide explores the basics of maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental & parental leave and time off for dependants and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.