Employers are advised to provide certain core policies to guard against costly tribunal claims and ensure a happy workforce. Staff handbooks should set out guidelines and rules for employees, in order for people to know what’s expected of them.
We are happy to visit an employer’s workplace and provide a free no obligation quote to either draft new policies or update existing ones. We recommend that staff documentation is updated annually.
Depending on the type and size of the business, we would advise having polices covering the following:
Adoption; Bereavement; Career breaks; Equal opportunities; Anti-harassment and bullying; Capability; Compassionate Leave; Disciplinary; Dress code; Expenses; Data protection; Electronic information and communication systems; Employer’s code of conduct; Flexible working; Grieveances; Health and safety; Homeworking; Maternity; No-smoking; Paternity; Parental leave; Sickness absence; Stress; Substance misuse; Time off for dependants; Time off for public duties; Redundancy; Retirement; Whistleblowing.
