This work covers reviewing and updating an employer’s staff handbook and policies to ensure they reflect current employment law, best practice and risk management. A solicitor here coordinates policy changes, checks consistency with statutory duties, and aligns procedures on discipline, grievance, equality, attendance, and redundancy with legislation. They draft changes, interpret how policies apply to individuals and groups, and advise on potential liabilities arising from outdated or conflicting rules.
Why this work is usually handled by a solicitor
A solicitor’s involvement provides formal oversight: professional indemnity and regulatory accountability safeguard clients, and the practice ensures policies follow statutory requirements, protect rights, and are interpretable in disputes. The work often includes aligning documents with the Employment Rights Act, Equality Act, data protection rules, and relevant case law to reduce risk.
