HR and employment practice: by topic

This section contains an overview of the core things you need to be aware of when managing staff and volunteers.

If you are looking to further your understanding of legislation surrounding employment practice, or are experiencing a problem in a particular area, the information below may be of help.

Topics:

Contracts, Terms and Conditions of Employment

Information on annualised hours, fixed-term and short-term contracts, casual employment and sample contracts for services or consultancy.

Discipline and Grievance

This section includes information on disciplinary procedures and investigations, as well as information on statutory procedures, grievances and much more.

Employee Rights and Benefits

Including Flexible working arrangements, job-sharing, parental leave and employment tribunals.

Employee Surveys

Advice on planning and running an employee survey, including information on phrasing questions, formal and informal surveys and using external suppliers.

Equality

This section covers both equal opportunities legislation and best practice around diversity and equality.

Health and Safety

Includes an overview of health and safety laws, practices and systems, as well as a guide to directors' responsibilities for health and safety.

Managing Volunteers

Information on the legal status of volunteers, finding and recruiting volunteers and providing training training volunteers, and more.

Pay and Remuneration

Information on creating a salary policy, minimum wages for employees, pay statements and National Indsurance, and more.

Recruitment

Includes legal legislation on recruitment law, guidelines on recruitment and an example policy statement on recruitment.

Termination of Employment

Information on redundancy, wrongful dismissal, resignation and rights upon dismissal.

Workforce Planning and Strategy

Effective HR strategy depends on planning in four key areas.