Policies
Every employer must consider the impact of legislation and formulate policies on race and sex discrimination, equal opportunities, disability discrimination, sexual harassment, maternity and paternity leave, age discrimination and many other essential employment related matters. You must also consider health and safety issues and conduct risk assessments where necessary. You must have a written grievance and disciplinary procedures without which you may be penalised if a dispute arises.
Contact us for a consultation on how we can assist in drafting up to date policies for your business and help you avoid the pitfalls and compensation penalties. A checklist of appropriate employment policies, procedures and forms which are commonly contained in a staff handbook, can be provided. Whether specific provisions are contained in an employee's contract of employment or in a staff handbook is often a matter of choice for the employer and may also depend on the employer's size and culture. There may however have a very different legal statue depending on where they are to be found and how they are worded.
