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Monthly tip for providers: Make sure any Christmas bonuses to staff are clearly stated to be discretionary. You don’t want your staff being able to claim that bonuses have become a contractual entitlement.
Avoid: Continuing with the festive theme, are you planning a Christmas party for your staff? Remember that your responsibilities as an employer apply even when staff are at a Christmas party away from the setting. Make sure you consider the risks of sexual harassment, alcohol-fuelled disputes, religious discrimination and post-party absenteeism. It’s always sensible to remind staff of what is expected of them at the Christmas do!
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