HR Policies Documentation

How Can Employers Address Alcohol Abuse?

In this guide, we'll look at the risks associated with drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace, how to limit them and how to support staff struggling with substance misuse.

Why Is an Email Usage Policy Important for Businesses?

Read our Email Usage Policy advice guides for employers, or contact us for further HR, Health & Safety and Employment law advice.

How Can Employers Enforce Summer Dress Codes Legally?

With the House of Commons relaxing their normally strict dress code to allow MPs to wear shirts without ties, is there any requirement for employers to do this too?

What Should Be Included in a Work From Home Policy?

With an increasing number of employees looking to work remotely, your business will need a work from home policy. Here we offer you a free template and policy guidelines.

Implementing an Equal Opportunities Policy

In this guide, we'll look at what an equal opportunities policy is, what the law covers, and how to create one for your workplace.

How to Implement Drug Testing Policies in the Workplace

If your business needs a drug testing in the workplace policy, you can read this guide to understand the legal requirements and responsibilities you need to keep in mind.

On the first day of Xmas, HR gave to me: five festive queries

While ‘tis the season to be jolly, sometimes HR hurdles can get in the way of a good time. So we thought we’d address the most commonly asked questions we tend to get from employers around this time of year.

New Employment Bill puts focus on rights during early months of a job

The Employment Rights Bill, introduced by the Government last week, has been described as the biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation — although many of the changes will be subject to consultations that will see implementation delayed for two years.

ET failed to apply correct test when considering carry-over of annual leave during Covid

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), in the case of Knight v Off Broadway Ltd, had to consider if the Employment Tribunal (ET) had correctly approached the question of whether the claimant could have taken annual leave in the year it was accrued or if, because of Covid, it was not reasonably practicable

King's Speech: money matters

The King’s Speech was fuelled by Labour's ambitions to kickstart economic growth with 40 bills, including audit reform, overhaul of employment law, VAT on private school fees and changes to apprenticeship levy

New Government plans substantial HR change

The results are in, and we now know that Sir Keir Starmer will be the UK’s new Prime Minister, following a resounding Labour victory at the polls.

Labour releases updated manifesto

Ahead of the General Election on Thursday 4 July 2024, the Labour Party has released an updated manifesto, ‘Labour’s plan to make work pay – delivering a new deal for working people’.

Employment Rights Bill 2024 Guide

The government has unveiled 28 significant employment reforms. Discover what these changes are – and how they could impact your business – in your free guide.

Free SME HR Starter Pack Download

Starting a new business can be daunting, and especially when it comes to providing your employees’ or workers with policies and procedures. Download your SME starter pack today to ensure compliance.

Sexual Harassment Policy Download

Sexual harassment is a serious offence and as an employer, you must do everything you can to avoid it happening in your company.

The contract of employment covers a wide variety of terms and clauses which can be introduced in to the contractual relationship through various methods, including being expressly written, verbally stated or implied in to the relationship.

Use this free sample guide to decide what goes into your organisation’s policy.