Handbook

Employee Handbook

Contents

1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome

1.2 Purpose of this Handbook

1.3 Company Background and Mission Statement

1.4 Employment Records

1.5 Data Protection

2 Company Policies and Procedures

2.1 Disciplinary Procedures

2.1.1 Purpose of Policy

2.1.2 Scope

2.1.3 Policy

2.1.4 Oěences

2.1.4.1 Misconduct

2.1.4.2 Gross Misconduct

2.1.5 Procedures

2.1.5.1 Informal Counselling

2.1.5.2 Formal Disciplinary Procedure

2.1.5.2.1 The Investigation Procedure

2.1.5.2.2 The Disciplinary Procedure

2.1.6Appeals

2.2 Grievance/Dispute Procedures

2.3 Bullying and Harassment Policy and Procedure

2.3.1 Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Bullying

2.3.1.1 Harassment

2.3.1.2 Sexual Harassment

2.3.1.3 Bullying

2.3.1.4 Lack of Respect

2.3.2 Procedures

2.3.2.1 Informal Procedure

2.3.2.2 Formal Procedure

2.3.2.3 Investigation

2.3.2.4 Outcome

2.4 Health and Safety Policy

2.4.1 Principles applying to Health and Safety

2.4.2Accident Reporting

2.4.3 Fire

2.4.4 FirstAid

2.4.5 Personal Protective Equipment

2.4.6 Smoke-free Workplace

2.5 Equality Policy

2.5.1 Introduction

2.5.2 Objectives

2.5.3 Responsibilities

2.5.4 Structures

2.5.5 Recruitment and Selection

2.5.6 Career Development and Training

2.5.7 Complaints and Redress

2.5.8 Harassment and Bullying

2.5.9 PositiveAction

2.5.10 Review and Monitoring

2.6 Redundancy Policy

2.7 Visitors

3 Terms and Conditions

3.1 Probationary Period

3.2 Hours of Work

3.3 Breaks and Rest Periods

3.4Absence

3.5 Hygiene

3.6 Dress Code

3.7Alcohol and Drugs

3.8 E-Mail, Internet and Telecommunications Use

3.9 Monitoring of Internet and Email Use

3.10 Conędentiality

3.11 Right to Search

3.12 Resignation and Termination

3.13 Lay-Oě/Short-Time

3.14 Exit Interviews

3.15 Company Telephones

3.16Application Information

4 Leave and Beneęts

4.1Annual Leave

4.2 Public Holidays

4.3 Maternity Leave

4.4 Paternity Leave

4.5 Parental Leave

4.6 Force Majeure Leave

4.7 Carer's Leave

4.8Adoptive...