Workplace and Environment

Staff handbook guidelinesOur guidelines for managers on staff handbooks will help you when assembling a staff handbook from our various policies and procedures. They will assist you in deciding which policies and procedures should be contractual and ... Read more

Sporting and special events policyUse our sporting and special events policy to set out what is expected from employees and what concessions you may grant to them when a major sporting or other special event is taking place during normal working hour... Read more

Sick pay clauseYou're obliged to include any provisions for sick pay as part of the written statement of employment particulars. However, it's entirely up to you whether you only pay statutory sick pay (SSP), whether you operate a discretionary sick pa... Read more

Flexitime clausePermitting employees to work flexitime boosts morale and commitment and can result in increased productivity and better performance. However, it won't be suitable for all businesses and, even if you do want to introduce such a system, ... Read more

Timekeeping policyIt's important that employees turn up to work on time, don't take excessively long breaks and don't leave work early, unless this has been expressly permitted. Our timekeeping policy statement sets out your rules and regulations regard... Read more

Training policyDue to the risk of accidents, the need to ensure staff are adequately trained doesn't stop with the induction process. Therefore, it's advisable to ensure that you have a comprehensive policy in place.Training policyProviding an acceptab... Read more

Other benefits in kind clauseOur benefits in kind clause specifically covers private medical and permanent health insurance, pension schemes and life assurance, as these are the most common benefits after company cars. However, you can also include a... Read more

Social media policyUse our social media policy to set out your rules on employees accessing social media websites during work time. Whilst you can't prohibit employees accessing such sites in their own time using their own equipment, such as on their ... Read more

Personal property clauseUse our personal property clause to set out the employee's responsibility for taking care of their own personal belongings and to restrict your liability in respect of loss or damage to those personal belongings insofar as this... Read more