Employment Documentation & Policy Advice for Employers
Clear, well-drafted employment documentation isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s the backbone of a healthy, well-managed workplace. The right documents can prevent disputes, support consistency, and protect your business when issues arise.
At Owen White Catlin, we work with employers to create clear, compliant contracts, policies and procedures that protect your business and reflect the way you operate.
Employment contracts that protect your interests
Every employee is legally entitled to a written statement of terms, but a robust employment contract does much more than satisfy a legal duty. It defines expectations, sets out key protections (such as notice, confidentiality, and post-termination restrictions), and gives you clarity and control over how your workforce is managed.
We draft and review:
- Employment contracts (including zero-hours, fixed-term, part-time and full-time)
- Senior executive service agreements
- Restrictive covenants and confidentiality clauses
Clear, compliant workplace policies
Your policies and staff handbook outline how you expect your team to behave and how you will respond to common issues, from absence and performance to social media use and disciplinary procedures. These documents reduce ambiguity, help you manage risk, and demonstrate consistency in how you handle internal matters.
We advise on:
- Grievance and disciplinary policies
- Sickness absence procedures
- Equal opportunities and anti-discrimination policies
- Family leave policies (e.g. maternity, paternity, shared parental leave)
- Hybrid and flexible working guidance
Practical procedures that work in the real world
Beyond legal compliance, your procedures need to reflect how your business actually operates. We help you draft practical, accessible documentation that supports your HR team and line managers and keeps you legally protected if a dispute arises.
We also review and update existing documentation to ensure it reflects current legislation and best practice - including changes brought in by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 and other recent reforms.
Talk to our employment solicitors today
We combine legal expertise with commercial awareness and we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all templates. Our advice is tailored, proportionate, and designed to give you confidence. So ,whether you’re a growing SME or an established employer, we’ll make sure your workplace documentation is working for you, not against you.
Get in touch with our employment law solicitors today via our online enquiry form or call your nearest office.