Acas employment handbook

The process an employer should follow, when they must collectively consult, and employee rights, including notice periods and pay. Advice for employers and employees on TUPE regulations when employees transfer to a new employer.

Includes what should be in an employment contract, changing contracts, zero-hours contracts, and employment status and rights. Includes the National Minimum Wage, maternity pay, deductions from wages, final pay and reclaiming overpayments. If an employer does not have enough work for their employees, these options may help avoid redundancies. Includes how to raise a problem at work, disciplinary and grievance procedures, and employment tribunals.

If you like, you can tell us more about what was useful on this page. Please do not include any personal details, for example email address or phone number. If you have a question about your individual circumstances, call our helpline on We cannot respond to questions sent through this form. Wednesday 9 February, am to 1pm. How Acas can help. Advice Free advice on employment rights, rules and best practice.

Templates Free letters, forms and policy documents to adapt. Many small business employee handbooks start with a handful of policies which are added to over time. Our Employment Law solicitors can review and update these to ensure they comply with Employment Law changes. For example, we would review your retirement policy to ensure you avoid unintentionally falling foul of recently-introduced age discrimination legislation.

We also work with many larger employers , providing new company handbooks that are up to date with current legislation and that meet the needs of the business; for example, by including a Bribery Act policy. We will explore your requirements in detail to ensure your company handbook is legally compliant and meets the needs of your business.

So whether you are providing an employment handbook for the first time, updating a number of policies, or introducing new policies as your business grows, you can trust your handbook is fit for purpose. If you would like to speak to an expert Employment lawyer, contact us today on , or email info ms-solicitors. Disciplinary outcome letter To give an employee a warning or dismissal at the end of a disciplinary procedure.

Disciplinary appeal letters To confirm a disciplinary appeal meeting and to give an appeal outcome. Investigation meeting letters To tell an employee they're under investigation or to invite them to an investigation meeting. Redundancy letter templates To tell employees they're at risk of redundancy, invited to a consultation meeting or being made redundant.

Job offer letters To offer a job to a successful candidate. Resignation acceptance letter To acknowledge an employee's resignation. Letter to an employee's doctor To ask an employee's doctor about their fitness for work. Forms and HR templates. Written terms of employment templates For a 'written statement of employment particulars' to summarise someone's main terms and conditions of employment.

Recruitment checklist Steps to follow when recruiting.