UK Employee Handbook Compliance Checklist - Free Download
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UK Employee Handbook
Compliance Checklist

Ensure your employee handbook meets all UK legal requirements.
Download our comprehensive checklist for free.

📄 Essential Policies

  • ✓ Working Hours & Attendance: Standard hours, flexible working rights, remote working policy
  • ✓ Annual Leave: Minimum 28 days (5.6 weeks), booking procedures, carry-over rules
  • ✓ Sickness Absence: SSP details, reporting procedures, fit note requirements
  • ✓ Family Leave: Maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, time off for dependants

⚖️ Legal Requirements

  • ✓ Equality Act 2010: Protected characteristics, anti-discrimination policy
  • ✓ UK GDPR & DPA 2018: Data protection obligations, employee privacy rights
  • ✓ ACAS Code: Disciplinary and grievance procedures compliant with Code
  • ✓ Health & Safety: Employee responsibilities, risk assessments, reporting

🤝 Conduct & Standards

  • ✓ Harassment & Bullying: Zero-tolerance policy, reporting procedures
  • ✓ IT & Equipment Use: Acceptable use, monitoring rights, security procedures
  • ✓ Social Media Policy: Personal vs professional use, confidentiality requirements
  • ✓ Dress Code: Clear standards appropriate for your workplace

🎁 Benefits & Development

  • ✓ Pension Auto-Enrolment: Minimum 8% contribution (3% employer, 5% employee)
  • ✓ Additional Benefits: Health insurance, life insurance, other perks
  • ✓ Training & Development: Probation reviews, performance management
  • ✓ Career Progression: Development opportunities, skills training

🆕 2025 Updates & Important Changes

⚠️ Employment Rights Bill Changes Coming The Employment Rights Bill will bring significant changes. While not all provisions are in force yet, consider including forward-looking policies.
Day-One Rights
Unfair dismissal protection, paternity leave, and unpaid parental leave from day one (replacing current 2-year qualifying period)
Statutory Sick Pay
SSP from day one (removing 3-day waiting period). Current rate: £118.75/week for up to 28 weeks
Flexible Working
Right to request from day one (already in force). Consider making flexible working your default position
Zero-Hours Contracts
New protections and guaranteed hours provisions. Review any casual or variable-hours contracts

What's Included in Your Free Checklist

✅ Comprehensive Compliance Checklist

Point-by-point checklist covering all mandatory UK employment policies including working hours, leave entitlements, sickness procedures, and family-friendly rights.

⚖️ Legal Requirements Overview

Clear guidance on Equality Act 2010, UK GDPR, ACAS Code compliance, and health & safety obligations with practical implementation tips.

🆕 2025 Legislative Updates

Latest information on the Employment Rights Bill, day-one SSP, enhanced flexible working rights, and zero-hours contract protections.

📋 Policy Implementation Guide

Actionable steps for implementing each policy area, common pitfalls to avoid, and best practice recommendations for UK employers.

Interactive Compliance Checklist

Check off items as you complete them, then download as PDF to print and sign

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