A bank of resources on the website
The main hub of resources in this area can be found below, where we have a number of guides and template documents, including:
Terms of employment template
Employee Handbook template
Disciplinary guidance
Long term sickness guidance
Tribunal guidance
Appraisal guidance
Age Discrimination guidance
All our guidance and templates are created with the woodworking firm in mind, ensuring that we make it business-specific for your company.
Member Level
This guide summarises six key points any business needs to consider before embarking upon a redundancy process.
Guidance on how to protect the health and well-being of your colleagues working remotely from home.
The widespread availability and use of social networking applications bring opportunities to engage and communicate with audiences in new ways. Here you can find a template policy for social media use.
Guidance on how a business can manage maternity, paternity & parental leave.
A template policy to support equal opportunities in the workplace.
A template policy to assist in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
An example Consent Form that employers can use in respect of Employee Data.
Guidance for members on employee appraisal techniques, including a model appraisal form.
Model statement covering employment terms and conditions an employer is legally required to give its employees. Includes general advice on fixed term contracts, zero hour contracts and apprenticeship contracts.
A model statement of the policies of the business and how the business is to be conducted, the employee handbook is one of the most important communication tools between a company and its employees.
How best to handle redundancies in your business including advice on establishing an agreed procedure; selection criteria and assessment plus draft letters for adaptation.
How to take fair and prompt disciplinary action against an employee including how to conduct a disciplinary hearing plus sample letters on disciplinary matters.
Since 2006 (Scotland) and 2007 (England, Wales and Northern Ireland) smoking is not allowed in any enclosed workplace, public building or on public transport in the UK. Here you can find simple guidance in complying with the legislation that prohibits smoking in premises and vehicles.
The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against workers, employees, job seekers and trainees because of their age. Here BWF provides the latest advice for employers.
This model policy and guidance outlines a company’s positive approach to healthcare as well as assisting with disciplinary procedures.
Guidance notes to assist in the completion of pre-employment medical questionnaires and why they can be useful.
The purpose of such a questionnaire is to assess a new employees medical fitness for employment in order to protect their own and others health and safety.
Assessing a person’s ability to carry out the duties of a job can be an important selection tool.’
This guide sets out how employment tribunal claims work. It also looks at alternative methods of resolving workplace disputes without the need for a tribunal hearing, in particular the ways ACAS can help.
Policy guidelines covering appropriate uses of personal and company mobile phones.
Some members of staff may require a vehicle to fulfil their duties. Here is our template guidance on developing a company vehicle policy.
Advice on handling workplace ill health including long term sickness and persistent short term absences.
