Writing Staff Handbooks, Policies & Procedures

Most employers already have rules and procedures in place concerning their workplace practices and feel that there is no need to have anything formal committed to writing. However, having staff handbooks and policy documents in place provides a sound framework of rules and procedures to which both sides of the employment relationship should adhere to.

Your staff handbook should cover everything that will be expected of your employees in their day-to-day work. It will also outline their staff benefits, working conditions and what is required of them while employed by you.

The specific policies a staff handbook should generally cover include:

• Grievance policy
• Disciplinary policy
• Equal opportunities policy
• Anti-harassment and bullying policy
• Anti-corruption and bribery policy
• Whistleblowing policy
• Health and Safety policy
• Data Protection Policy and associated documents

These are the important aspects to cover from a legal standpoint, but you may also wish to use the handbooks as a way to highlight your company values, your mission and your goals.

How Can Gorvins Help?

We can advise on and draft bespoke policies and procedures for your business, addressing your priorities and cover any issues prevalent within your organisation or industry.

Our approach to drafting such documents is entirely driven by the needs of your business. We’re committed to providing your business with worthwhile paperwork that reflects the culture and practice of your business and isn’t simply a ‘one-size-fits-all’, off-the-shelf template.

Once in place, our staff handbook and policy documentation will provide both you and your staff with the peace of mind that there are procedures in place to protect both of your interests, allowing you both to understand each other’s roles and responsibilities and what is expected of each other.

Contact our employment solicitors today

For any queries in respect of staff handbooks, policies and procedures, please contact our employment team today on 0161 930 5151 or send us an e-mail to employmentteam@gorvins.com.

Alternatively, you can contact us using our online form.