Employment Law – Staff handbooks and Company Policies
Do I need an Employee Handbook?
A staff handbook (also known as a Policies and Procedures Manual) is something every company should have. Policies and procedures are the backbone of any business, ensuring that everyone in the business knows their role and what is expected of them in line with the staff handbook and company policies you should have in place. Staff handbooks are not a statutory requirement necessarily, however some policies are a legal requirement, for example employers with five or more employees are required to have a Health & Safety Policy in place. However, a well drafted policies and procedures handbook can protect you and your business and is it good business practice to implement them.
- Has your business implemented written staff policies and procedures?
- Does your business need help with writing employee handbooks?
- Do your staff know their responsibilities at work?
- Would your manager know how to handle a grievance?
To make an enquiry with one of our Employment Law Solicitors, you can call us directly on 01920 466696, complete our online enquiry form or email us at [email protected] and one of our employment law team will be happy to assist with your enquiry.
It is important to implement a basic contract of employment that sets out each employees responsibilities, failure to implement employment contracts can lead to complications arising in the future if you ever fall into an employment dispute.
Some basic policies you should have in place and what we can assist you with include:
- Annual leave policy
- Sickness policy
- Disciplinary policy
- Smoking/break policy
- Bribery Policy
- Grievance policy
- Equal opportunities policy
- IT policy
- Capability
- Anti-Harassment and bullying
- Data protection
- Social media
- Maternity leave
- Whistleblowing
- Emergency leave policy
- Working hours
There are many other policies our employment lawyers can assist your business with additional to the above list. Winters Solicitors can assist in drafting necessary employment documentation in an efficient and timely manner – ensuring you have the basics in place such as, grievance and discipline procedures. We ensure our staff handbooks and company policies are created in line with your business needs and are not filled with legal jargon.
How our Employment Law Solicitors can help you
Our team of specialist employment law solicitors can review your Staff Handbook and company policies and procedures that you may currently have in place to ensure you are correctly following any regulatory requirements.
Our staff handbooks are designed to fit the needs of your business, whether your business wants to update policies, introduce new policies or create an employee handbook for the first time, we can help.
Winters Solicitors provides clear, practical legal advice regarding all aspects of staff handbooks and policies and procedures and general employment law.
For Winters to advise or represent you regarding an employment law legal matter you can fill out enquiry form on our Contact us page, emailing us at [email protected] or calling us on 01920 466696.
Why Choose Winters & Co?
Based in Ware, Hertfordshire we at Winters & Co Solicitors are committed to supporting our clients. We believe in a personal, uncomplicated service in which our clients will feel more comfortable about moving forward whether it be moving home or perhaps what to do next if you’ve lost a loved one. We will always endeavour to meet a client’s needs without unreasonable fees. We believe justice should not be a daunting experience. We will provide you the service you deserve at a sensible cost.
If you have any queries please fill out the enquiry form on our Contact us page, email us at [email protected] or call us on 01920 466696.
