Staff Handbook
Whilst it is never possible to wholly prevent claims, the use of effective policies, procedures and employment contracts can help save thousands of pounds in defending claims. We therefore advise all our clients to ensure they have a properly drafted staff handbook in place.
There is a basic minimum requirement that all employers must have disciplinary and grievance procedures. Employers are also best advised to have a separate capability procedure to accompany these two.
In our experience there is also a need for employers to have a more comprehensive range of policies of procedures which will aid the management of staff.
For a fixed price of £1,600 plus VAT we can provide you with a full staff handbook containing 20 essential policies and procedures.
The policies and procedures that are covered in this package are:
- Health and safety policy
- No smoking policy
- Alcohol, drugs and other substances misuse
- Stress policy
- Retirement policy
- Maternity policy
- Paternity policy
- Adoption policy
- Parental leave
- Time off for dependants
- Flexible working
- Anti-harassment & bullying policy
- Equal opportunities policy
- Electronic information & communication policy
- Data protection policy
- Disciplinary procedure
- Capability procedure
- Grievance procedure
- Whistleblowing policy
- Social media policy
You may want to consider additional policies which are more specific to your company’s individual needs, dealing with such matters as:
- Company car
- Home working
- Career breaks
- Dress code
While we can also draft a standard Health and Safety policy in certain circumstances you may want to seek specific specialist advice on such matters. We can put you in touch with the appropriate experts.
Contact our Employment Law Team today to find out more.
