[{"id":"a7f35671-215b-4de1-bd4c-c444cef8af92","order":1,"text":"[Organisation name]","fontSize":"22","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"3b114e72-ccea-494d-a20a-c17d08dbbae5","order":2,"text":"EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK","fontSize":"20","textAlign":"center","bold":true,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"6","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"8ce7489e-6099-485a-acd3-393cf21f3d77","order":3,"text":"Staff Policies and Procedures","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"52abdb4d-778c-4060-a2a7-1228662eba7f","order":4,"text":"Effective date: [Effective date]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"4","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"3696198c-1d14-44e9-8af9-ffa62073a5cf","order":5,"text":"Version: [Version]","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"center","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"30","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"3b091d2d-7e2d-42df-a53d-46d5a088f137","order":6,"text":"INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"10"},{"id":"3db6f5d1-5567-40eb-a675-eb8dd70d88b0","order":7,"text":"This Employee Handbook (the "Handbook") is issued by [Organisation name] ("the Company", "we", "us" or "our"). It sets out the principal policies, rules and procedures that apply to your employment and explains what you can expect from us and what we expect from you.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a960afc9-0a44-4478-9232-b8507b3854b8","order":8,"text":"This Handbook applies to all employees of the Company. Save where expressly stated otherwise, it also applies, so far as relevant, to workers, agency staff, casual staff, contractors and volunteers. References to "staff" should be read accordingly.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"11ef24b8-694d-471a-bde7-80de835799f5","order":9,"text":"Except where a provision expressly states that it forms part of your contract of employment, this Handbook is a statement of policy only and does not form part of your contract. The Company may add to, amend, withdraw or replace any policy at any time, following appropriate consultation where required, to reflect the needs of the business and changes in the law. The current version supersedes all previous versions and any conflicting verbal or written statement.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"e4006d58-ca66-4fa3-8f9d-aca16e08c826","order":10,"text":"This Handbook should be read together with your written statement of particulars of employment (your contract). Where there is any conflict between this Handbook and your contract, your contract prevails unless the Handbook is more favourable and the Company confirms in writing that the Handbook provision applies.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b54287a9-cc8d-4207-b2d2-023b1108e1f2","order":11,"text":"The Company is committed to managing all matters covered by this Handbook fairly, consistently and in accordance with the Acas Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures and other relevant statutory codes. Nothing in this Handbook is intended to give rights greater than, or to remove rights conferred by, the law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"18e822ea-d706-49bd-89ca-8e8c8f87bf18","order":12,"text":"This Handbook is governed by the law of England and Wales, and all policies and procedures are to be interpreted accordingly.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"584566e5-29b9-4604-9fc3-f27946cd244c","order":13,"text":"If you have any question about the contents of this Handbook, or need it in an alternative or accessible format, please contact [HR contact / your line manager].","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"20","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"29d8aac9-a4f0-45d9-adb4-96c9f520869d","order":14,"text":"1. EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND TERMS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S01"},{"id":"7319a71d-a25f-444e-98a9-7a806e78081a","order":15,"text":"Your employment status, job title, place of work, hours, pay and notice are set out in your individual contract. This Handbook supplements those terms and explains how the Company applies them in practice.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"864b3d3b-2249-4010-ac59-bde0cc8698ed","order":16,"text":"You are required to comply with all reasonable and lawful instructions, with the policies in this Handbook, and with any team or departmental rules notified to you. You must devote your full attention and abilities to your duties during working hours and act at all times in the best interests of the Company.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"dc64349d-2eb7-40b2-a043-7def4105e08d","order":17,"text":"You must keep the Company informed of any change to your personal details (including your name, home address, telephone number, emergency contact, bank details and right-to-work documentation) by notifying [HR contact] promptly.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"299425d1-7f45-473c-9029-6db8f1f4de58","order":18,"text":"The Company is required by law to check that all staff have the right to work in the United Kingdom. You must provide original documentary evidence of your right to work before you start, and again when any time-limited permission is due to expire. Failure to establish a continuing right to work may result in the termination of your employment.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"83d41644-bdf9-413f-8191-a202fe406b23","order":19,"text":"2. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND DIGNITY AT WORK","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S02"},{"id":"3fcfcc63-2dee-41e1-891d-fa0b3033b97d","order":20,"text":"The Company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying. This policy reflects our obligations under the Equality Act 2010.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"295d88d5-89c0-4739-9b99-effc99185bcc","order":21,"text":"We will not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of a protected characteristic, namely age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. This applies to recruitment, terms and conditions, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, dismissal and every other aspect of employment. Discrimination by association or perception, and indirect discrimination, are also prohibited.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d978bd1a-2d39-457a-af47-92ea725388ff","order":22,"text":"Harassment is unwanted conduct related to a protected characteristic which has the purpose or effect of violating a person's dignity, or of creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment. It also includes unwanted conduct of a sexual nature. Bullying is offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, or an abuse or misuse of power, that undermines, humiliates or injures the recipient. Both are unacceptable, whether they occur in the workplace, at work-related events, online or elsewhere, and may amount to gross misconduct.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"08a7d88b-78d9-48cc-9385-c41d99e69de1","order":23,"text":"The Company will take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment of its staff, including harassment by third parties such as clients, customers, contractors or members of the public, in accordance with its legal duty. Staff who consider they have been harassed by a third party should report it so that the Company can take appropriate preventative action.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"817ad779-a2f3-4ce9-9996-1cba61f86f58","order":24,"text":"If you experience or witness harassment, bullying or discrimination, you are encouraged to raise it informally where you feel able to do so, or formally through the Grievance Procedure. All complaints will be taken seriously, treated in confidence so far as practicable and investigated promptly. No one will be victimised for making a genuine complaint or for assisting with one.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9ade1bec-530f-4857-b95a-5c2ec3257296","order":25,"text":"If you are disabled, or become disabled, the Company will consider what reasonable adjustments may be made to enable you to carry out your role, and will also make reasonable adjustments to its procedures (including the disciplinary and grievance procedures) where required. Please speak to [HR contact] so that your needs can be discussed in confidence.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"152ccbba-2ef4-46db-bc91-36a5515ac31f","order":26,"text":"The Company may take lawful positive action to address under-representation or disadvantage connected with a protected characteristic, where the conditions for such action under the Equality Act 2010 are met.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"8860175d-1ede-49d9-86f0-f86affe03edd","order":27,"text":"3. 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The list is illustrative and not exhaustive:","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c21282b3-aa45-483e-b3f9-253e272ca851","order":30,"text":"(a) poor timekeeping, unauthorised absence or failure to follow absence-reporting procedures;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"765139d5-09ee-47ed-8881-dd40c743fd88","order":31,"text":"(b) failure to follow reasonable management instructions or Company policies;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"53b1e856-780b-45f8-ad44-f4b28072c14a","order":32,"text":"(c) misuse of Company property, systems, funds or confidential information;","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"85ee7b7c-f976-42e7-840a-8b239dc4481b","order":33,"text":"(d) conduct that brings, or is likely to bring, the Company into disrepute.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"7301170d-d4e1-47d5-9010-bd35523c46c0","order":34,"text":"Certain conduct is so serious that it may amount to gross misconduct, justifying dismissal without notice or pay in lieu of notice. Examples include theft, fraud or dishonesty; physical violence or serious threatening behaviour; serious harassment, bullying or discrimination; being unfit for work through alcohol or unlawful drugs; serious breach of health and safety rules; serious breach of confidentiality or data protection; bribery or corruption; and deliberate damage to property. Again, this list is illustrative and not exhaustive.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d91cf31a-43ac-4996-9995-19efb4ca7893","order":35,"text":"4. 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During this period your suitability for continued employment will be assessed, and your performance, conduct, attendance and general suitability will be monitored.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"7b707404-c439-4885-8a8b-ab003a857929","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"0a1cbded-f67a-4334-9af3-917f78385025","order":37,"text":"The Company may extend the probationary period where it considers that further assessment is appropriate. During and at the end of the probationary period the Company may terminate your employment on the contractual notice applicable during probation. Your employment will not be confirmed as having successfully completed probation until you are notified in writing.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"7b707404-c439-4885-8a8b-ab003a857929","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"3a690df4-bba5-4d5d-b9a9-7d7ca5456a5d","order":38,"text":"5. WORKING TIME AND REST BREAKS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S05"},{"id":"26498967-aa0f-4e20-b0ce-a1028b36bf7b","order":39,"text":"Your normal hours of work are set out in your contract. The Company complies with the Working Time Regulations 1998, which provide (subject to exceptions) for a limit on average weekly working time, daily and weekly rest periods, and rest breaks during the working day.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b687fa48-34a9-41e7-8e87-02e818cb2123","order":40,"text":"Unless you have signed a valid opt-out agreement, your average working time, calculated over the applicable reference period, will not exceed 48 hours per week. You may agree in writing to opt out of this limit, and you may withdraw that agreement on giving the notice specified in your opt-out agreement (or, in default, seven days).","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"725c4924-ed3a-4f75-afa9-50d90b3eebe1","order":41,"text":"You are entitled to a rest break where your daily working time exceeds six hours, to a daily rest period between working days, and to a weekly rest period, in accordance with the Regulations. You must take your rest breaks and must not work through them without authorisation. You must accurately record your working time where the Company requires you to do so.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"cf80e082-4204-416c-9f32-b3a42e7e0c72","order":42,"text":"6. HYBRID AND REMOTE WORKING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"acd8e6e3-d7db-4cb3-ab15-c2802dc1bfd7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S06"},{"id":"147c136c-9766-4fe8-ae20-e22d1d47b5ad","order":43,"text":"Where the Company permits hybrid or remote working, this is a discretionary arrangement and not a contractual right unless your contract states otherwise. Any arrangement is subject to the needs of the business and may be varied or withdrawn on reasonable notice.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"acd8e6e3-d7db-4cb3-ab15-c2802dc1bfd7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"1f3d56c3-247a-491e-96a8-95a25256ff27","order":44,"text":"When working remotely you remain bound by all Company policies, including those on conduct, confidentiality, data protection and IT use. You must ensure that your remote working environment is secure, that confidential information is protected, that you remain contactable and productive during your working hours, and that you comply with health and safety guidance for homeworkers. The Company may require you to attend the workplace where business needs require.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"acd8e6e3-d7db-4cb3-ab15-c2802dc1bfd7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"7cc6c82b-6e88-43c7-b0d2-1da15cdb1573","order":45,"text":"7. ABSENCE AND SICKNESS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S07"},{"id":"e2d2a709-1d30-47f7-a50e-4b59d531b282","order":46,"text":"If you are unable to attend work for any reason you must notify [absence contact / line manager] as early as possible, and in any event no later than [reporting time, e.g. one hour before your start time] on the first day of absence, giving the reason and your expected date of return. You should normally telephone rather than email or text unless otherwise agreed, and must keep us updated on each subsequent day of absence unless told otherwise.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d7d0ddf2-9f32-461e-badd-98e8863c124a","order":47,"text":"For absence of up to and including seven calendar days you must complete a self-certification form on your return. For absence of more than seven calendar days you must obtain and submit a fit note (statement of fitness for work) from a doctor and submit further fit notes to cover any continued absence.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6eaf69f9-63af-49a9-82dc-18d72b0d54a9","order":48,"text":"On your return from any sickness absence you may be required to attend a return-to-work discussion with your manager to confirm your fitness to resume work and to identify any support you may need.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5a338875-7f7c-49bb-9b1d-09a9ce5599da","order":49,"text":"Subject to eligibility and to your contract, you may be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay and/or any contractual sick pay operated by the Company. Payment of any sick pay is conditional on your complying with the notification and certification requirements above. The Company may withhold sick pay where these requirements are not met or where it has reasonable grounds to believe that absence is not genuine.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"8b5b0564-cd3a-4e43-8378-ff159961f670","order":50,"text":"The Company monitors absence levels and may apply trigger points to identify absence for review. Persistent short-term absence or long-term absence may be managed under the Company's absence-management process, which may include welfare meetings, referral to occupational health (with your consent) and, where appropriate, action under the Disciplinary or Capability procedures. The Company will make reasonable adjustments where absence is related to a disability.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a4380436-9997-4d21-928c-eb43995b8279","order":51,"text":"Medical and dental appointments should, where possible, be arranged outside working hours or at the start or end of the working day. You must obtain prior authorisation for appointments during working hours.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"1833f196-5ded-4ffa-98bd-3976ddba5006","order":52,"text":"8. HOLIDAY AND TIME OFF","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S08"},{"id":"8ad44c7c-d82f-4989-9850-b676e62891d3","order":53,"text":"Your annual holiday entitlement, including any bank or public holidays, is set out in your contract. The Company's holiday year runs as stated in your contract or as notified to you.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"d79bf58e-bea2-4e3b-9c7d-6babf9d48b0c","order":54,"text":"All holiday must be requested in advance and approved by your line manager before it is taken. The Company may decline or require you to take holiday on particular dates where business needs require, giving you the notice required by law. Holiday must normally be taken in the holiday year in which it accrues; carry-over is permitted only where the law requires it or where the Company expressly agrees in writing.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a6c49411-8d4e-4200-9df8-f39643543b8d","order":55,"text":"On termination of employment you will be paid in lieu of any accrued but untaken statutory holiday, or required to repay any holiday taken in excess of your accrued entitlement, as permitted by your contract.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"1a3d23de-f87a-4781-a949-ebdd97895a1e","order":56,"text":"Separate statutory rights to time off may apply, for example for jury service, certain public duties, antenatal care, study or training in qualifying cases, and to deal with emergencies involving dependants. If you need time off for any of these reasons, contact [HR contact] as soon as possible.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"15a08edd-35ed-4bae-844a-f72ca63c38e9","order":57,"text":"9. FAMILY-FRIENDLY LEAVE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"9fc6793a-f469-454c-9342-9654a6f8fbca","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S09"},{"id":"eb894476-0dde-4587-a78f-6efabcf41d90","order":58,"text":"The Company supports staff with family responsibilities and complies with the statutory framework on family-related leave and pay. Subject to eligibility, you may be entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, parental and parental bereavement leave, and to associated statutory pay, together with the right to request flexible working.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"9fc6793a-f469-454c-9342-9654a6f8fbca","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"f3a96dae-c4e5-401c-9934-6b4cfc66f2af","order":59,"text":"These rights are subject to the qualifying conditions, notice requirements and evidence requirements set out in the relevant legislation. Full details of eligibility, the applicable rates of pay and the notice you must give are available from [HR contact], whom you should contact at the earliest opportunity so that arrangements can be planned.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"9fc6793a-f469-454c-9342-9654a6f8fbca","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"cbc60e17-9b23-44c4-8621-91e6c1b32ae6","order":60,"text":"10. CAPABILITY AND PERFORMANCE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S10"},{"id":"a877b09f-ff82-4350-b5b2-256f9e313e8b","order":61,"text":"This procedure applies where there are concerns about your performance or your ability to carry out your role to the required standard, whether because of skill, aptitude or, in cases of ill health, capability. It is distinct from the Disciplinary Procedure, which deals with matters of conduct, and is intended to be applied fairly and in accordance with the Acas Code of Practice. It does not form part of your contract of employment.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"5e3df114-b785-477e-adb2-9a27c61f1a56","order":62,"text":"Concerns will normally be raised with you informally in the first instance, with support, training, supervision or a reasonable improvement period offered where appropriate. Where informal measures do not resolve the matter, the formal procedure will apply.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b089882d-1870-423f-8117-af2ed64dea9e","order":63,"text":"Under the formal procedure you will be informed in writing of the concerns, invited to a meeting to discuss them, and given a reasonable opportunity to respond. You have the right to be accompanied at any formal meeting by a fellow worker or a trade union representative. Where appropriate you will be set clear, achievable objectives and a reasonable period within which to meet them, with agreed support.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2a88d975-4ff5-4765-b1fe-a7b897416ae8","order":64,"text":"If performance does not improve to the required standard within a reasonable period, the possible outcomes include formal warnings and, ultimately, dismissal on notice. In cases of ill-health capability, the Company will obtain appropriate medical advice, consider reasonable adjustments and consult with you before any decision is taken. You will be informed of the outcome in writing and of your right of appeal, which you may exercise in writing within five working days.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"9ade4532-be6f-44ec-bfc1-985248229760","order":65,"text":"11. 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Where a matter cannot be resolved informally, or is sufficiently serious, the formal procedure will apply.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"e2986c7d-90a1-4331-bb74-3227c7b307f7","order":68,"text":"Before any formal decision is taken, the Company will establish the facts, which may involve an investigation and, where appropriate, a temporary suspension on full pay. Suspension is a neutral act, will be kept as short as possible and is not a disciplinary sanction.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b549ff44-53db-42cb-bb50-df168586c8c3","order":69,"text":"You will be informed in writing of the alleged conduct, invited to a disciplinary hearing, and provided in advance with the relevant evidence. You will be given a reasonable opportunity to consider your response and to state your case at the hearing.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"27b06712-16cf-4aa6-bf8d-0d7608b41fef","order":70,"text":"You have the right to be accompanied at any formal disciplinary hearing by a fellow worker, a trade union representative or an official employed by a trade union. You must tell the manager conducting the hearing who your chosen companion is in good time before the hearing. The Company will make reasonable adjustments to the conduct of the hearing where required, for example to accommodate a disability.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"92e7b574-2b72-440a-9484-c41c177863d5","order":71,"text":"If you are unable to attend a hearing for a genuine reason, it will normally be rearranged once. If you fail without good reason to attend a rearranged hearing, the Company may take a decision in your absence on the basis of the available evidence.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"a79f7248-759c-4e64-a6d7-969c2d87ceb1","order":72,"text":"Following the hearing, the possible outcomes are normally: no action; an informal warning; a first written warning; a final written warning; or, for gross misconduct or for further misconduct following a final written warning, dismissal. Depending on the gravity of the matter, the procedure may begin at any stage, including a final written warning or dismissal. Dismissal for gross misconduct may be without notice or pay in lieu of notice. The Company may, in appropriate cases, apply an alternative sanction such as demotion, transfer or loss of seniority instead of dismissal, where your contract permits.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"638e61b6-1ed9-42df-9f6a-3d97533fd3d8","order":73,"text":"You will be informed in writing of the decision, the reasons for it, the duration of any warning, and your right of appeal. If you wish to appeal you must do so in writing, stating your grounds, within five working days of receiving the decision. The appeal will be heard, where practicable, by a manager who has not previously been involved, and the decision on appeal is final.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"96a9188e-4f69-416a-b42f-82834fe76f8f","order":74,"text":"12. 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If the matter concerns your line manager, or cannot be resolved informally, you should raise it formally.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"33778c41-7d23-40df-9445-c18eb9b6af99","order":77,"text":"To raise a formal grievance, you should set out the nature of your grievance in writing to [HR contact]. You will be invited to a grievance meeting to discuss it, normally without unreasonable delay.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"77328359-5c09-40b0-8a5c-306d8b7a210c","order":78,"text":"You have the right to be accompanied at any formal grievance meeting by a fellow worker, a trade union representative or an official employed by a trade union. The Company will inform you in writing of the outcome of your grievance and of your right of appeal.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6aea0609-2ddd-4a6d-b10e-af2a9f3b44c2","order":79,"text":"If you are not satisfied with the outcome you may appeal in writing, stating your grounds, within five working days of receiving the decision. The appeal will, where practicable, be heard by a more senior manager not previously involved, and the decision on appeal is final.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"f31d6760-491b-4182-9559-c265c50b68cb","order":80,"text":"Where a grievance is raised by a number of staff about the same matter, it may be dealt with collectively. If you raise a grievance after your employment has ended, or you leave during the procedure, the Company may, by agreement with you, deal with it through a written (modified) procedure rather than by a meeting.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"6aba7563-015a-4b87-8ccb-d9946fc8fe1b","order":81,"text":"13. ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S13"},{"id":"3f34afca-185d-405f-817f-c88b376be282","order":82,"text":"You must not attend work, or carry out any work-related duties, while unfit through alcohol, unlawful drugs or the misuse of any substance. The consumption of alcohol or use of unlawful drugs during working hours, on Company premises or while representing the Company is prohibited, save for alcohol reasonably consumed at an authorised Company event.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"fd39450c-34c2-48fb-847e-9cbcb8bda616","order":83,"text":"Being unfit for work through alcohol or drugs, or possessing, using or dealing unlawful drugs on Company premises, may amount to gross misconduct. Where the Company has reasonable grounds, and subject to your consent and to applicable law, it may require you to undergo testing for alcohol or drugs.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"182f4bc0-ec88-4c85-9580-a154107a9c53","order":84,"text":"The Company recognises that alcohol or drug dependency may be an illness. If you believe you have a dependency, you are encouraged to seek help and to tell [HR contact] in confidence. The Company will treat such matters sensitively and supportively so far as it reasonably can, although this does not prevent action being taken where conduct or safety requires it. You must inform your manager if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication that may affect your ability to work safely.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"0ee5eeed-a39a-4b18-aebc-60cf646e7f91","order":85,"text":"14. 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You must keep passwords confidential, must not allow unauthorised access to Company systems, and must not download or install software or connect devices without authorisation. You must take care to protect Company systems against viruses, malware and security breaches and report any suspected breach immediately.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"4525af5d-8742-401f-9f84-b29f3e70af16","order":88,"text":"You should have no expectation of privacy in your use of Company systems. To the extent permitted by law, the Company may monitor, intercept, record and access use of its systems and communications for legitimate business reasons, including to ensure compliance with its policies, to protect its systems and to investigate suspected misconduct. Any monitoring will be proportionate and conducted in accordance with data protection law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"68d24596-a251-4fa0-a4ee-7b8e0b75543c","order":89,"text":"The Company processes personal data about staff in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018, as described in its privacy notice for staff. Personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, kept secure, and retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected and to meet legal and regulatory obligations. You have the right to make a subject access request to obtain a copy of the personal data the Company holds about you.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"2833463e-20d2-426d-9901-6c93bf4d0e5c","order":90,"text":"You must handle any personal data to which you have access only for proper business purposes, keep it secure and confidential, and comply with the Company's data protection policy at all times. You must report any actual or suspected personal data breach to [HR contact] without delay. 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If you have a genuine concern about wrongdoing in connection with the Company's activities — such as a criminal offence, a failure to comply with a legal obligation, a miscarriage of justice, a danger to health and safety or the environment, or the deliberate concealment of any of these — you are encouraged to raise it.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"7e409047-374d-4cc6-8899-4f81c4a458e6","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"873b655f-040d-4844-9195-e31f612bec01","order":94,"text":"You should normally raise a concern with [HR contact] or with a senior manager. Concerns will be treated seriously and, so far as possible, in confidence. Provided you raise a concern in good faith, you will not suffer any detriment or victimisation for doing so, even if the concern turns out to be mistaken. This policy is intended to operate alongside, and is supported by, the protections for "protected disclosures" under the law.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"7e409047-374d-4cc6-8899-4f81c4a458e6","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"a159b926-340b-484b-9401-91729caa84a5","order":95,"text":"16. SOCIAL MEDIA","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"4724824f-afbd-4733-a161-e22f5c3fc671","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S16"},{"id":"590e2b41-9f3d-49a1-8c90-07d502294ccb","order":96,"text":"This policy applies to your use of social media both at work and, where it affects the Company, outside work. You must not post or share content that is confidential to the Company, that is defamatory, discriminatory, harassing or offensive, or that could damage the Company's reputation or its relationships with clients, customers or suppliers.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"4724824f-afbd-4733-a161-e22f5c3fc671","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"b0273b7c-65a5-4c27-bc81-917fbe10fcb5","order":97,"text":"You must make clear, where relevant, that any personal views you express are your own and not those of the Company, and you must not use the Company's name, logo or branding without authorisation. Breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action and, in serious cases, dismissal.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"4724824f-afbd-4733-a161-e22f5c3fc671","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"99cb1a40-1aff-4f97-b2b7-9e7272c9e4db","order":98,"text":"17. ANTI-BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"83b5ade2-c077-4e21-9b52-13de0636bca7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S17"},{"id":"2c98dee0-4743-47e7-90da-41fd1edbbf75","order":99,"text":"The Company conducts its business honestly and without the use of corrupt practices and is committed to compliance with the Bribery Act 2010. You must not offer, promise, give, request, agree to receive or accept any bribe — that is, any financial or other advantage intended to induce or reward the improper performance of any function or activity.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"83b5ade2-c077-4e21-9b52-13de0636bca7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"b26a77dc-69c4-4d06-ba3f-c2a28951313d","order":100,"text":"You must exercise care with gifts and hospitality, which must be reasonable, proportionate, properly recorded and never given or received to influence a decision improperly. Facilitation payments are prohibited. If you are offered a bribe, or become aware of any bribery or attempted bribery, you must report it immediately to [HR contact]. Breach of this policy is a serious matter and may amount to gross misconduct, as well as exposing you and the Company to criminal liability.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"83b5ade2-c077-4e21-9b52-13de0636bca7","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"dc3e1283-d7fd-4e18-91a3-d9e2bfe65cb4","order":101,"text":"18. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND OUTSIDE INTERESTS","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","sectionNum":"S18"},{"id":"0679c200-22b5-4e53-a352-d9fa55c42845","order":102,"text":"You must avoid any situation in which your personal interests conflict, or may conflict, with those of the Company. You must declare to [HR contact] any actual or potential conflict of interest as soon as you become aware of it, including any personal, financial or family interest that could improperly influence, or appear to influence, the performance of your duties.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"c49e75cf-83b1-4051-9041-7d2438a746e1","order":103,"text":"You must not, without the Company's prior written consent, undertake any other employment, engagement or business that conflicts with the Company's interests, that could affect your ability to perform your duties, or that breaches the Working Time Regulations 1998. Any secondary employment must comply with your contract and with this Handbook. Failure to declare a conflict of interest may result in disciplinary action.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true},{"id":"b5ef0e8e-a7b6-4979-99d0-f7f60d6dd388","order":104,"text":"19. HEALTH AND SAFETY","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"dc749dde-97d5-488b-9d4e-ef791367ba9d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S19"},{"id":"dfe5c526-a17c-478c-8d2b-601ed8d2b84c","order":105,"text":"The Company is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment so far as is reasonably practicable, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated regulations. You must take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others affected by your acts or omissions, co-operate with the Company on health and safety matters, use equipment properly, and not interfere with anything provided for health and safety.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"dc749dde-97d5-488b-9d4e-ef791367ba9d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"d16e0b87-8dcd-49e9-a395-d1f83772f8e2","order":106,"text":"You must report any accident, injury, near miss or hazard to your line manager or the designated health and safety contact without delay. If your role involves regular use of display screen equipment, you are entitled to a workstation assessment; please contact [HR contact] to arrange one. The Company will provide such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure your health and safety at work.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"dc749dde-97d5-488b-9d4e-ef791367ba9d","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"9f84017a-2119-4aff-a198-3bcd78a6dd07","order":107,"text":"20. LONE WORKING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"0d411ee9-be81-45a7-b6a5-492ea05c9aec","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S20"},{"id":"3b733a80-10e6-47e6-a025-d6c9a7f79f30","order":108,"text":"Where your role requires you to work alone, whether on Company premises, at a client's site or elsewhere, the Company will assess the risks and put in place reasonable arrangements for your safety. You must follow any lone-working procedures notified to you, remain contactable, and report any concern about your safety promptly.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"0d411ee9-be81-45a7-b6a5-492ea05c9aec","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"21a712b5-19f1-436d-a7f1-f751549c1b1d","order":109,"text":"You must not undertake any task while working alone that cannot be carried out safely without assistance. If you feel unsafe at any time, you should remove yourself from the situation where possible and contact your manager or the emergency services as appropriate.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"0d411ee9-be81-45a7-b6a5-492ea05c9aec","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"d3d55f9c-2715-4832-bb1f-46daaa423e51","order":110,"text":"21. 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Expenses must be wholly, exclusively and necessarily incurred for business purposes.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"9b5adf75-ef26-4710-8dff-fe2292ff4765","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"9a8189d6-3dff-4270-8f92-3b23f6e039a7","order":112,"text":"You must obtain any required prior authorisation, submit claims promptly using the approved process, and provide valid receipts or other supporting evidence. The Company may decline to reimburse expenses that are not properly authorised, evidenced or compliant with this policy. The submission of false or inflated expense claims is a serious matter and may amount to gross misconduct.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"9b5adf75-ef26-4710-8dff-fe2292ff4765","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"d3c8a6a6-dded-481e-9b52-80cddca9454e","order":113,"text":"22. SMOKING AND VAPING","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"055528bd-a333-4907-8972-825a16196f74","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S22"},{"id":"3de5042f-b449-44de-9f3b-54ee9051e123","order":114,"text":"In accordance with the law, smoking is not permitted anywhere on Company premises or in Company vehicles. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, save in any designated area the Company may expressly permit.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"055528bd-a333-4907-8972-825a16196f74","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"2d225462-dd3d-4b68-b0c6-61cc68a1597b","order":115,"text":"If you wish to smoke or vape you may do so only during authorised breaks and only in any designated external area. Breach of this policy may result in disciplinary action.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"055528bd-a333-4907-8972-825a16196f74","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"f6f71bcc-fc58-4f99-85ec-7f692f07a4ca","order":116,"text":"23. 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Any such arrangement will be agreed with you in writing in advance.","fontSize":"14","textAlign":"left","bold":false,"underline":false,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"displayConditions":[{"field":"0d4300fa-e9c8-4231-8034-a9ae46702f5a","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}]},{"id":"0c834cef-bb6a-400c-97fd-f9758a36f412","order":119,"text":"24. REFERENCES","fontSize":"16","textAlign":"left","bold":true,"underline":true,"marginBottom":"10","cflou":false,"active":true,"marginTop":"16","displayConditions":[{"field":"527f76a2-4085-4ec4-b090-464487127e98","value":"1","type":"add","operator":"="}],"sectionNum":"S24"},{"id":"cf9f83ec-5888-4fcc-b6e0-b344d90ca487","order":120,"text":"All requests for references in respect of current or former staff must be referred to [HR contact] and must not be provided by individual managers in a personal or unofficial capacity on Company headed paper or using a Company email address. 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