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
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.
