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Staff procedures: Create or update a sickness absence policy

Richard Allen continues our series with advice on what to include in a policy to manage short- and long-term sickness absence and pitfalls to avoid when putting the policy into effect ‘The policy should start with an initial purpose statement, telling employees why it is in place, what it hopes to achieve and which parts …

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Staff procedures: Create or update an employee capability policy

Trevor Bettany and Sophie Keene continue our series with advice on how to draft a standalone procedure to address underperformance ‘Employers contemplating the managing out of poor performers will be primarily concerned to avoid claims of unfair dismissal, discrimination, whistleblowing and breach of contract.’ Managing poor performance is a key tool for delivering efficiency and …

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Staff procedures: Create or update a dignity at work policy

Jo Tunnicliff and Antonia Blackwell continue our series with advice on how to refresh employers’ policies protecting staff from discrimination, harassment, bullying and unequal treatment ‘If implemented effectively, a dignity at work policy can provide a framework to deal with inappropriate behaviour in the workplace and help to avoid legal problems.’ A dignity at work …

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Staff procedures: Create or update a flexible working policy

In the third part of our series, Tabitha Al-Mahdawie outlines how to refresh an organisation’s flexible working procedure ‘Forward-looking employers should regularly review their flexible working offerings to ensure they reflect the organisation’s values and business needs.’ Flexible working policies are not new but employers must regularly adapt them to suit their changing priorities. In …

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Staff procedures: Create or update a disciplinary policy and procedure

In the second part of our series, Diane Nicol and Lesley Finlayson look at how to refresh an organisation’s disciplinary procedure in light of recent case law ‘While the Acas code is not legally binding, employment tribunals are obliged to take any provisions relevant to the case into account in their decision-making.’ Disciplinary procedures often …

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Staff procedures: Create or update an employee handbook

In the first part of a new series on how to write or refresh employment policies, Clare Davis looks at what to include in a staff handbook and how to avoid problems when making changes ‘Key policies for any organisation to include, regardless of size, would be equal opportunities and disciplinary and grievance procedures.’ A …

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