At BBS Law, our employment policy solicitors work closely with businesses of all sizes to design, review, and implement effective employment policies tailored to their needs.
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Secure PaymentAt BBS Law, our employment policy solicitors work closely with businesses of all sizes to design, review, and implement effective employment policies tailored to their needs.
Whether you’re looking to refresh your policies or are a new business implementing policies before trading, we offer the expertise and practical insight required to support your organisation big or small.
While not every employment policy is legally required, there are several policies that every employer should have in place, some of which are required by law.
These typically include a disciplinary policy, a grievance procedure, and a health and safety policy.
Employers with more than five employees must also maintain a written health and safety policy.
For those subject to the Equality Act 2010, policies on equal opportunities, anti-harassment, and anti-discrimination are essential not only for compliance but for fostering a safe and inclusive working environment.
Additional employment policies that are commonly expected in today’s workplace include those dealing with sickness absence, family leave, flexible working, internet and email usage, whistleblowing, and data protection.
As employment law policies continue to evolve alongside societal shifts, such as the boom of remote working after the pandemic, AI usage, and ESG reporting, employers are under increasing pressure to ensure their documentation is not only up to date but defensible in law.
So how do you ensure that you’re staying compliant? Well, that’s where we step in.
At BBS Law, our employment policy solicitors provide a range of services that adhere to the ever growing compliance obligations. Much of this includes drafting support, and legal insight to help employers meet both their legal obligations.
We don’t just offer templates, instead, we engage directly with your business to understand how you operate, the challenges you face, and the standards you expect from your staff. From there, we produce employment law policies that are clear, consistent, and aligned with your corporate values.
Our services include reviewing existing employment policies for legal compliance, drafting new policies to reflect current legislation and best practice, advising on policy implementation and staff communication, and supporting employers through policy-related disputes or tribunals.
We also help ensure your employment policies align with contracts of employment, staff handbooks, and disciplinary frameworks creating a HR structure that protects you and your company.
While yes, there is the legal obligation of some policies, there is also the advantage it brings your company.
Ultimately, clear and legally compliant employment policies can have a profound impact on your workplace as they provide clarity for employees, reducing the risk of misunderstandings since they have signed their agreement of the policy at the start of their employment.
A well drafted employment policy can also demonstrate to tribunals that an employer has taken reasonable steps to prevent misconduct or discrimination, which can be a key defence in contentious claims.
For your workforce, policies communicate your expectations and show that you have a clear structure to handle issues such as performance management, absence, and workplace behaviour.
They also show that your business takes its legal obligations seriously, building trust and helping to attract and retain staff.
From a legal perspective, employment law policies help you manage risk and demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements; yet, they also serve as an important point of reference during disciplinary proceedings, internal investigations, or grievances.
At BBS Law, we proudly work to advise employers on all aspects of employment law, our employment policy solicitors offer tailored advice that reflects your needs in adherence to your business goals.
We work with businesses across a wide range of sectors, from SMEs to large employers, always prioritising compliance.
We believe that employment law policies should be more than just paperwork, they should be tools that help your business operate more efficiently.
That’s why we take the time to create policies that support your wider HR objectives while ensuring you stay ahead of legal developments. Whether you’re starting from scratch or seeking to update your existing framework, talk to our employment policy solicitors today.
UK employers must have disciplinary and grievance procedures in writing. Health and safety policies are also required for businesses with more than five employees. While other policies, such as those covering equal opportunities or family leave, are not strictly mandatory, they are strongly advised.
Employment policies can form part of an employee’s contract if explicitly stated or if they are consistently applied in practice. Even where they are non-contractual, they can still have legal weight, particularly in tribunal proceedings, where they may demonstrate an employer’s approach to fairness, consistency, and compliance.
At a minimum, employers must provide written disciplinary and grievance procedures and, for larger businesses, a written health and safety policy. Other policies, such as anti-discrimination, whistleblowing, and data protection are recommended to demonstrate compliance with wider statutory duties and to help protect your business from legal claims.
We take the time to get to know our clients and their businesses, and we work collaboratively with them to achieve their goals.
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