Do I Really Need a Social Events Policy?

Do I Really Need a Social Events Policy?

I know people start talking about in earlier & earlier, but next month is Christmas and party season. Yes, it is an opportunity for you as the boss of the company to show thanks to your employees for either a successful year to date, or in years like we have just...
Social Media Policies

Social Media Policies

I trust my team, so do I really need a social media policy? I remember at school it being drummed into us all “When you are out around town in your school uniform, if you do something wrong remember it not only reflects badly on you, but also on the school’s...
Contracts Of Employment

Contracts Of Employment

When you started out, you were probably on your own I imagine, perhaps when you were busy the occasional family member helped you out? No real need for a contract of employment, but what happens when you start to grow and start recruiting staff? They will need a...
10 Employee Rights You Should Know

10 Employee Rights You Should Know

Content Courtesy of Manak Solicitors   What are employee rights? Everyone has rights in the workplace. Employee rights are the moral or legal entitlement an employee has to have or do something, as pertaining to work to ensure fair treatment. However, these rights...

Contract Form

Do you want a 3 or 6 month probationary period?
What are employee’s normal working hours?
If they do work over a weekend is that part of their working week or is it paid at an overtime rate?
Do you pay lunch breaks? If yes is it half an hour or an hour?
Do employees work bank holidays?
Do you pay O/T?
Do you pay company sick pay on top of statutory sick pay?
Do you offer a pension scheme?
Do you have a collective agreement in place?

Employee Handbook Form

Do you pay O/T?
Do you pay lunch breaks? If yes is it half an hour or an hour?
Do you pay company sick pay on top of statutory sick pay?
Can an employee text in to say they are sick?
Do you have a return to work form that employees have to complete?
Do you allow members of your team to post items onto the company’s social media platforms?
Do you require a company vehicle policy?