A staff handbook (also known as an employee or company handbook) is a manual which contains information on employment policies for staff.
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Government plans to make paternity leave more flexible
The Department for Business and Trade recently published a proposal to better support families by making paternity leave more flexible and easier to take. This blog discusses the proposed changes as well as providing an overview of the current rules around paternity leave and pay.
Late payments can be cause for alarm: how to reduce your business’s risk
Late payments can be an alarming indication of the financial health of your customers or debtors. It’s important to take steps to avoid late payments, as well as to act quickly when you notice that invoices are overdue.
British Standards Authority (BSI) launches menopause standard
Last month the British Standards Authority (BSI) released new guidance to help employers support employees experiencing menopause or menstruation. This blog discusses a range of ways to support your employees at work, from physical and environment changes to role adjustments, culture and policy change.
ICO issues new guidance on subject access requests for employers
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) recently released new guidance on how employers should deal with subject access requests from workers. This blog explains what a subject access request is, and when and how you should respond if you receive one.
Can an employment contract be changed?
This blog discusses when an employment contract can be changed and whether this needs to be documented in writing. In general, if your staff member doesn’t consent to the change, and you can’t rely on a ‘flexibility’ or ‘mobility’ clause, their employment contract can’t be changed.
