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HR handbook policies and templates to set clear expectations, ensure compliance and support effective people management.

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.

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Ethical workplace policy templates to support integrity, compliance and responsible business conduct across organisations.

Expenses policy templates to manage employee claims, approvals and reimbursements consistently and transparently.

Parental leave policy templates covering maternity, paternity, adoption and family-related workplace entitlements.

Environmental policy templates to support sustainability, reduce impact and promote responsible workplace practices.

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.

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Best practice compliance

UK Employment Policies: What’s Legally Required?

In the UK, certain workplace policies are legally required, while others are strongly recommended to ensure compliance and best practice.

Legally Required Policies

These must be in place by law:

  • Health and Safety Policy
    Required for: Employers with 5 or more employees.
    Must include: General statement, responsibilities, and arrangements.
    Legal basis: Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.

  • Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures
    Required for: All employers.
    Must follow: ACAS Code of Practice.
    Legal basis: Employment Rights Act 1996 and ACAS Code.

  • Written Statement of Employment Particulars
    Must include: Terms such as disciplinary rules, grievance process, sick pay, etc.
    Legal basis: Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.

Strongly Recommended (But Not Legally Required)

These policies are not mandatory but support legal compliance and good governance:

  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion – Helps comply with the Equality Act 2010.

  • Anti-Bullying and Harassment – Prevents unlawful harassment and supports a safe workplace.

  • Data Protection/Privacy – Aligns with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

  • Sickness Absence – Clarifies sick pay and absence process.

  • Parental Leave & Flexible Working – Outlines rights and request procedures.

  • Whistleblowing – Supports reporting of wrongdoing under the Public Interest Disclosure Act.

  • IT & Communications – Covers acceptable use and data security.

Optional but Useful Policies

Depending on your sector, size or structure, these may also be beneficial:

  • Remote or Hybrid Working

  • Performance Management or Appraisal

  • Training and Development

  • Wellbeing and Mental Health

  • Environmental or Sustainability

  • Alcohol and Drugs

  • Social Media

  • Expenses and Benefits

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