Employment and human resources

Downloadable guidance and model documents

On this page you can download a sample employment handbook and set of example policies and procedures, containing over 50 template and explanatory documents.

It has been produced by the South London CVS Partnership, of which Community Links Bromley is a member.

Important note: The documents listed below are example documents and, where relevant, associated briefing notes. They are mainly dated from November 2004 and are not regularly updated. They do not comprise a full or definitive statement of the law and are not intended to be a substitute for professional legal advice. Because of the complexity of employment law, and the frequent changes in the law, we recommend that when you draw up or review your employment or HR procedures you access professional advice, sources of which we have listed below - some of them free.

Staff handbook

The staff handbook is intended as a single, summary document of the policies and procedures below.

Staff handbook - 80 KB

7d - Maternity policy ** UPDATED ** - 51 KB

7e - Paternity policy - 48 KB

7f - Adoption policy ** UPDATED ** - 46 KB

7g - Unpaid parental leave - 38 KB

8 - Health and safety

8a - Health and safety policy - 158 KB

8b - Health and safety and VDU inspection checklist - 98 KB

8c - Tackling stress guide - 299 KB

9 - Disciplinary and grievance

9a - Disciplinary procedures - briefing note - 69 KB

9b - Disciplinary policy - 63 KB

9c - Grievance procedures - briefing note - 55 KB

9d - Grievance policy - 63 KB

9e - Bullying and harassment - briefing note - 56 KB

9f - Bullying and harassment policy - 68 KB

10 - General employment policies

10a - Alcohol and drugs policy - 62 KB

10b - Child protection policy - 155 KB

10c - Complaints policy - 66 KB

10d - Complaints checklist - 70 KB

10e - Confidentiality policy - 67 KB

10f - Data protection policy - 46 KB

10g - Volunteer policy - 58 KB

10h - Example volunteer handbook - contents list - 61 KB

10i - Vulnerable adults policy - 60 KB

10j - Whistleblowing - briefing note - 41 KB

10k - Whistleblowing policy - 45 KB

10l - Email and internet use - briefing note - 59 KB

10m - Model email and internet policy - 46 KB

Leaving employment

11a - Redundancy procedure - 62 KB

Accessing employment and HR advice

Community Links Bromley are pleased to signpost you to the following sources of advice and guidance on human resources and employment:

PEACe - the London employment law and HR advice service

PEACe have a free helpline on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays on 020 7700 8147 or email peace@lvsc.org.uk, on HR/employment law and other related issues.

PEACe also offer a specialist service for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) Voluntary and Community Organisations (see below), information resources and model policies and procedures, subsidised consultancy work and other support.

Find out more on their website.

PEACe - specialist service for BAMER groups

PEACe have a an outreach service for Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) Voluntary and Community Organisations. This service is free for organisations with up to 7 employees and includes telephone advice and support and outreach at your organisation. To access this service please contact the BAMER Outreach HR Officer on 020 7700 8124.

Sources of other support and advice - downloadable links and contact details

Sources of HR Support and Advice - 124 KB

Useful HR websites - 92 KB

Acas

The Acas website is useful for up to date employment information, including a helpful and easy to use 'Advice A-Z' index of employment and HR issues.

Page updated: 28 May 2008

Employment and human resources

On this page:

Downloadable guidance and model documents

Staff handbook

1 - Employment contracts

2 - Diversity and equal opportunities

3 - Recruitment guidelines

4 - New recruits

5 - Staff development and appraisal

6 - Working time and hours

7 - Time off