AUDIT

One of the easiest and effective methods that an employer can undertake to minimise potential employment liability issues is to have an audit carried out of its work practices and documentation. This is a step by step process involving a review of all aspects of human resources within an organisation, from practices and procedures to the documentation issued in tandem. Given the rapidly evolving nature of employment law, we can carry out an audit to help identify a company’s weaknesses and thus allow remedial action to be taken to ensure compliance with all statutory legislation. In a significant number of cases reaching the Employment Tribunals, a criticism of the employer’s documentation and procedures features regularly and often places the employer at an immediate disadvantage when the matter of culpability is considered.