Employment contracts, policies and procedures

We recognise that, as employers, these days you not only require a contract of employment, but also a myriad of other policy documents, which are generally enshrined in an employee handbook. We can assist you in putting together a suite of documents including company policies, service agreements for directors and shorter form contracts for senior and junior employees. We'll work closely with you, getting to know your business so that we can bespoke these documents to your precise specification. We also understand the importance of carefully drafting restrictive covenants and confidentiality obligations and making these relevant to your business needs, and will work with you to ensure these meet your specific requirements.

We can advise on all policies typically covered in a staff handbook, including:

• Whistle-blowing
• Internet and email use
• Equal opportunities
• Flexible working
• Health and safety
• Anti-harassment and bullying
• Data protection
• Sickness absence
• Maternity, paternity and adoption
• Home-working
• Retirement
• Redundancy

For more information, please contact Cath Thorpe (cath.thorpe@rpc.co.uk).