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.
If you are stuck with an employment problem or need just need a second opinion, then call the helpline and get expert advice from our in-house team, who also have access to a team of profesisonal lawyers for the more complex queries.
Member Level
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – A template policy to assist in preventing discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – An example Consent Form that employers can use in respect of Employee Data.
UPDATED FOR APRIL 2017 – Guidance for members on employee appraisal techniques, including a model appraisal form.
UPDATED FOR APRIL 2017 – 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.
UPDATED FOR APRIL 2017 – How best to handle redundancies in your business including advice on establishing an agreed procedure; selection criteria and assessment plus draft letters for adaptation.
UPDATED FOR APRIL 2017 – How to take fair and prompt disciplinary action against an employee including how to conduct a disciplinary hearing plus sample letters on disciplinary matters.
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – 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.
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – 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.
NEW FOR APRIL 2017 – 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.’
