Employee Handbook
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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 O ences
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
2.1.6 Appeals
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

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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
2.4.2 Accident Reporting
2.4.3 Fire
2.4.4 First Aid
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 Positive Action
2.5.10 Review and Monitoring
2.6 Redundancy Policy
2.7 Visitors

3 Terms and Conditions
3.1 Probationary Policy
3.2 Hours of Work
3.3 Breaks and Rest Periods
3.4