Workplace and Environment

Letter confirming a career breakIf you grant an employee time off work for a career break or sabbatical, you should confirm the provisions relating to it in writing, even if you already have a policy in place governing the situation. In particular it... Read more

Driving whilst on company-related business policyFrom time to time, employees who don't have company cars may use their own vehicles on company-related business, such as attending client meetings or site visits. Our driving whilst on company-related b... Read more

Election for extended hire period for agency workerAs an alternative to paying a transfer fee where you want to directly employ a temporary agency worker, you can instead opt for an extended hire period.Statutory provisionsThe Conduct of Employment A... Read more

Extra bank holidays clauseIf the government announces an extra bank holiday, whether employees are then entitled to an additional day's holiday will depend on the wording of their employment contracts.   Extra bank and public holidaysOccasionally, t... Read more

Record of home visit with sick employeeWhere you've arranged to visit a long-term sick employee at home to discuss their current state of health and any potential adjustments to support their return to work, make sure you keep a meeting record.  Pur... Read more

Display screen equipment (DSE) - workstation assessmentWhenever a new employee starts working with you or there are significant changes to the working environment, you should undertake a workstation assessment. You should also do this if an employee ... Read more

Method statement - brickworkIf you're managing a brickwork job, you need to make sure that those involved are safe. However, you don't need overly long or complex paperwork to achieve this. Clear guidanceThis method statement specifies the activities t... Read more

Asbestos record - routine monitoringIf you own or manage premises, you have a duty to prevent exposure to asbestos and one of the actions to be taken is to monitor the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). Use our document to record your... Read more

Procurement - policy and procedureThe health and safety management system ISO 45001 introduced a requirement to have formal controls on those who are appointed as subcontractors. Our policy and procedure sets out how you can achieve this. The risksIS... Read more