As an employer, you must follow employment law in the UK. Employment law is a vast area that frequently changes, so ensuring you get it all right can be quite daunting. Otherwise, you could face a potential claim in the employment tribunal and risk damaging your business\u2019s reputation. Therefore, this article will outline eight tips for good employer practice in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An employee handbook<\/a> is a document that outlines your policies and procedures in the workplace. While it is not a legal requirement to have a handbook, having particular policies written down and easily accessible to your employees is a legal requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While certain policies and procedures are essential, having too many can cause confusion. For example, you may find employees are less likely to read an overfull or complex handbook. Instead, you should consider only including necessary procedures, such as: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, you should update your policies and procedures regularly to ensure that are relevant and useful in your workplace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As an employer, it is your legal responsibility to look after your employees’ health, safety and well-being. Health and safety imply physical health and include your employees’ mental health<\/a>, such as reducing stress at work. Showing that you care about your employees’ health, safety and well-being will help ensure your employees feel valued in the workplace. This can lead to greater productivity and better staff rapport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n Continue reading this article below the form\n <\/i>\n<\/a>\n\n
2. Employee Health, Safety and Well-being<\/h2>\n\n\n\n