Staff handbook

Staff handbook

The Hackworth Ltd staff handbook sets out the main policies and procedures that you'll need to be aware of while working for our company. You should familiarize yourself with it and comply with it at all times. Any questions you may have with regard to its contents, or what you have to do to comply with it, should be referred to the Managing Director.

The policies and procedures set out in this handbook apply to all staff unless otherwise indicated. They do not form part of the terms of your contract with us, which are provided to you separately. Your contract sets out:

• your job title;
• hours and place of work;
• probationary period;
• salary;
• holidays and holiday pay;
• sickness absence reporting procedure and sick pay;
• your entitlement to and obligation to give notice to terminate your contract; and
• the duties of confidentiality and restrictions that continue to apply after the termination of your contract.

Responsibility for the staff handbook

The Managing Director has overall responsibility for this staff handbook and for ensuring that its policies and procedures comply with our legal obligations. The staff handbook is reviewed regularly to ensure that its provisions continue to meet our legal obligations and reflect best practice.

Everyone should ensure that they take the time to read and understand the content of this handbook and act in accordance with its aims and objectives. Managers must ensure all staff understand the standards of behaviour expected of them and to take action when behaviour falls below those requirements.