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All the HR documentation you need to keep your business compliant and employees informed

Stay compliant and up to date

HR compliance might not be the most exciting part of running a business but getting it wrong can be expensive. Having the right HR policies and documentation in place gives you a clear framework for managing your people and helps employees understand what's expected. Here you'll find practical policies, checklists and guidance to help you stay compliant and up to date.

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Adoption Policy

Use this policy to understand the support, entitlements and procedures available to employees who are adopting a child. It outlines eligibility, leave arrangements and responsibilities to help ensure the adoption process is managed fairly, consistently an

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A Guide to Policies and Procedures in the Workplace

Use this guide to establish workplace policies and procedures that ensure legal compliance, consistency, and operational efficiency.

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Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy 

The policy covers areas such as what is acceptable when giving or receiving gifts, how to report concerns, and what happens if the rules are broken.

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Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy

Use this policy to understand how harassment and bullying are prevented, identified and addressed to promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. It outlines unacceptable behaviour, reporting procedures and the support available to ensure concerns

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Bereaved Partner’s Paternity Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees who have lost a partner following the birth or adoption of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed sensitively, fairly and

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Capability Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to deal with situations where an employee is struggling to do their job to the required standard. It explains how to support them, review their progress, and take formal steps if needed.

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Carer’s Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the leave available to employees with caring responsibilities for dependants with long-term care needs. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

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Company Property Policy

Use this in establishing clear guidelines on handling, maintaining, and returning Company owned assets

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Company Vehicle Policy

Use this policy to help you protect both the business and your employees by setting clear expectations for vehicle use, maintenance, and conduct.

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Compassionate Leave Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand the support and leave available to employees experiencing bereavement or other serious personal circumstances. It outlines eligibility, procedures and support arrangements to ensure requests are handled sensitively and consis

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Data Protection and Confidentiality Policy

Use this policy to understand how personal, confidential and business information must be handled and protected. It outlines responsibilities, security requirements and procedures to help ensure compliance with data protection laws and confidentiality obl

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Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

This disciplinary procedure aims to ensure you understand your responsibilities in complying with company rules and what actions will be taken if you fail to adhere to them.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand the company’s approach to drug and alcohol use in the workplace. It outlines prohibited behaviour, testing arrangements, support available and procedures to help maintain a safe and professional working environment.

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Employee Privacy Notice Policy

Use this notice to understand how employee personal data is collected, used, stored and shared during employment. It outlines employee rights and the company’s responsibilities to ensure personal information is handled lawfully and transparently.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to promoting equality, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive workplace. It outlines expected standards of behaviour and responsibilities to help ensure all employees are treated fairly and with

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Equal Opportunities Policy

An essential policy to demonstrate your commitment to equality and diversity within your business.

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Family Leave Policies

Use these policies to understand the range of leave and support available for employees with family-related responsibilities. They outline eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

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Flexible Working Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand the options and procedures for requesting flexible working arrangements. It outlines eligibility, the application process and how requests will be considered fairly and consistently.

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Grievance Policy and Procedure 

This policy expresses a commitment by the Company that it will deal objectively and constructively with all employee grievances, and that anyone who decides to use the procedure may do so with the confidence that their problem will be dealt with fairly. 

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Health and Safety Policy

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to providing a safe and healthy working environment. It outlines responsibilities, safety procedures and expectations to help prevent accidents, injuries and work-related ill health.

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Holiday Policy

Use this policy to understand employee holiday entitlements and the procedures for requesting and approving annual leave. It outlines responsibilities and expectations to help ensure leave is managed fairly and consistently.

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Homeworking Policy

Use this policy to understand the arrangements, expectations and responsibilities relating to working from home. It outlines health and safety requirements, equipment use and communication standards to support effective remote working.

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HR Compliance Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your business meets all key HR legal and regulatory requirements. It covers essential areas like right to work, contracts, policies and record-keeping to help you stay compliant and avoid risks.

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HR Data Retention Policy

Use this policy to understand how company data and records are stored, retained and securely disposed of. It outlines retention periods and responsibilities to help ensure information is managed lawfully, consistently and efficiently.

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Ill Health Capability Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand how long-term or ongoing health-related capability concerns are managed within the workplace. It outlines the support available, review procedures and possible outcomes to ensure matters are handled fairly and sensitively.

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IT, Communications and Electronic Systems Policy

Use this policy to understand the acceptable use of company IT systems, communications tools and electronic equipment. It outlines employee responsibilities, security requirements and monitoring arrangements to help protect company systems and data.

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Maternity Policy

Use this policy to understand the rights, entitlements and support available to employees during pregnancy, maternity leave and return to work. It outlines eligibility, pay arrangements and procedures to ensure employees are supported fairly and consisten

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Mobile Phones and Personal Devices Policy

Use this policy to understand the rules and expectations relating to the use of mobile phones and personal devices in the workplace. It outlines acceptable use, security requirements and responsibilities to help protect company information and maintain pr

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Neonatal Care Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees whose child requires neonatal care after birth. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure employees receive appropriate support during difficult circumstances.

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Overtime and Working Time Policy

Use this policy to understand the rules and expectations relating to working hours, rest breaks and overtime. It outlines employee responsibilities and procedures to help ensure compliance with working time regulations and fair management of additional ho

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Parental Bereavement Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the leave and support available to employees following the loss of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure requests are handled compassionately, fairly and consistently.

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Parental Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the unpaid leave available to eligible employees to care for their child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help employees balance work and family responsibilities.

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Paternity Policy

Use this policy to understand the leave and pay available to employees following the birth or adoption of a child. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to ensure employees are supported fairly and consistently.

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Personal Relationships at Work Policy

Use this policy to understand how personal relationships at work should be managed to maintain professionalism, fairness and a respectful working environment. It helps prevent conflicts of interest, favouritism and any impact on business integrity.

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Redundancy Procedure

Use this procedure to understand how redundancy situations are managed within the organisation. It outlines consultation processes, employee rights and selection procedures to ensure redundancies are handled fairly, consistently and lawfully.

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Searches Policy

Use this policy to understand the circumstances in which searches of employees, personal belongings or company property may be carried out. It outlines the procedures and safeguards in place to ensure searches are conducted fairly, respectfully and lawful

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Secondary Employment Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand the rules and procedures relating to employees undertaking additional work outside their employment with the company. It outlines disclosure requirements and expectations to help manage potential conflicts of interest and wor

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Sexual Harassment Policy

Use this policy to understand how sexual harassment is prevented, reported and addressed within the workplace. It outlines unacceptable behaviour, reporting procedures and support available to help maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive working environ

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Shared Parental Leave Policy

Use this policy to understand the shared parental leave and pay arrangements available to eligible employees. It outlines eligibility, entitlements and procedures to help parents share childcare responsibilities flexibly following the birth or adoption of

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Sickness Absence Policy

Use this policy to understand the procedures and support relating to sickness absence from work. It outlines reporting requirements, sick pay arrangements and responsibilities to help ensure absence is managed fairly, consistently and sensitively.

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Social Media Policy

Use this policy to understand the expectations and responsibilities relating to the use of social media inside and outside of work. It outlines acceptable behaviour and guidance to help protect employees, colleagues and the company’s reputation.

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Stress and Wellbeing Policy

Use this policy to understand the company’s commitment to supporting employee wellbeing and reducing work-related stress. It outlines available support, responsibilities and procedures to help promote a healthy and positive working environment.

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Time Off for Dependants

Use this policy to understand the right to take reasonable time off to deal with emergencies involving dependants. It outlines eligibility, notification requirements and procedures to help ensure requests are managed fairly and consistently.

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Travel and Expenses Policy

Use this policy to understand the rules and procedures for business travel and claiming work-related expenses. It outlines allowable expenses, approval requirements and employee responsibilities to ensure claims are managed consistently and appropriately.

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Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure

Use this policy to understand how concerns about wrongdoing, misconduct or unlawful activity can be raised safely and confidentially. It outlines reporting procedures, protections for whistleblowers and how concerns will be investigated fairly and appropr