Handbook policy library
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If you need effective, legally compliant handbook policies to help employees understand expectations and the support available to them, our model templates are here to help. Designed to simplify HR management, these policies cover every aspect of employment practices while ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
Our handbook library includes customisable policies for recruitment, equal opportunities, disciplinary and grievance procedures, health and safety, maternity and paternity leave, and flexible working arrangements. Each policy is expertly crafted with clear instructions, making it easy to tailor them to your organisation's needs.
What is the purpose of HR policy templates?
HR policies are formal guidelines and procedures established by an organisation's human resources department to govern various aspects of the employment relationship between the employer and employees. These policies help ensure consistency, fairness, and compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
HR policies are important for ensuring a consistent and fair approach to managing employees, and for communicating clear expectations and guidelines to both employees and managers. They can also help mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with legal requirements and industry standards.
Legal Insights
All our policy templates, document and guidance meet the legal / best practice frameworks in all relevant UK legislation or Codes of Practice (examples below), to help you minimise your risk and ensure you maintain good practice and compliance:
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Equality Act 2010: This act requires employers to have policies and practices in place to promote equality and prevent discrimination, harassment, and victimisation in the workplace, and employers must ensure that their policies comply with this legislation.
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Data Protection Act 2018: This legislation regulates the processing of personal data, including employee information, and employers must have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they comply with data protection principles when handling employee data.
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Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: This legislation requires employers to have policies and procedures in place to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, and to carry out risk assessments and health and safety audits.
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The National Minimum Wage Act 1998: This legislation sets the minimum wage that employers must pay to their employees, and employers must have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they comply with these requirements.
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The Working Time Regulations 1998: These regulations set out the maximum number of working hours per week, minimum rest breaks, and minimum annual leave entitlement for employees, and employers must have policies and procedures in place to ensure that they comply with these requirements.
Our policy bundle or template pages highlight (where applicable) the specific legislations that are relevant to each template, and how they help the template meet the required standards.
Our Absence and Attendance Policy Templates address absenteeism challenges, promoting a productive and accountable work environment.
Our Conduct Policy Templates address workplace behaviour, mitigating issues, and fostering a respectful culture among employees.
If you need policies to communicate your company rules and support regarding contracts and terms, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
Our Equal Opportunities Policy Templates foster a fair and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
Our Ethical Policy Templates promote ethical behavior, safeguarding company values, and mitigating potential risks.
Our Expenses Policy Templates streamline expense management, providing clear guidelines for employees to submit accurate and timely expense claims.
If you need policies to communicate your company rules and support regarding flexible and hybrid working, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
Our Health and Safety Policy Templates ensure a safe and compliant work environment, protecting employees and minimising potential risks.
If you need policies to communicate your family friendly rules and support, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
Our Pay and Benefits Policy Templates simplify compensation management, ensuring fair and competitive rewards for employees' hard work and dedication.
Our Recruitment and Selection Policy Templates streamline hiring, ensuring fair practices and attracting top talent for organisational growth.
If you need policies to communicate your company rules and support regarding security and information, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
If you're in need of policies to demonstrate your organisation's dedication to sustainability and environmental stewardship, these policy templates offer a comprehensive framework.
Our Terminating Employment Policy templates provide comprehensive guidelines for handling termination situations with professionalism, legality, and empathy.
Our Training and Development Policy Templates streamline employee growth, ensuring a skilled workforce and boosting organisational success.
If you need policies to communicate your company rules and support regarding wellbeing initiatives, these policy templates provide an effective legal framework.
