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Employee Handbook and Contracts drafted by a CIPD-qualified HR consultant
For any business with employees that needs contracts, handbooks and policies reflecting current employment law - not generic templates.
What's included in this service
Employee Handbook and Contracts tailored to your business - pay, hours, notice, restrictive covenants, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence, equality, performance, and every policy the law requires. Drafted and reviewed by a CIPD-qualified HR consultant, updated when legislation changes.
What's included in this service
Employee Handbook and Contracts tailored to your business - pay, hours, notice, restrictive covenants, disciplinary and grievance procedures, absence, equality, performance, and every policy the law requires. Drafted and reviewed by a CIPD-qualified HR consultant, updated when legislation changes.
Audit your current documents
We review existing contracts, handbooks and policies against current employment legislation. You get a clear read on what's missing, what's out of date, what no longer holds up, and which clauses need redrafting before they create risk.
One clear, prioritised document pack
Contracts and handbook drafted to your business - not copied from a template library. Covers disciplinary, grievance, absence, equality, performance, health and safety and company-specific policies. Delivered with implementation guidance and rollout wording.
Keep documents current as law changes
When employment legislation changes, we review your documents and advise on amendments needed. Version control handled, lawful change processes mapped where contract variations are required, and 30 days of post-delivery email support on wording and rollout.
Blended programmes
Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.
Blended programmes
Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.
Blended programmes
Combine on-site and e-learning for maximum impact - theory online, practical on site. Recommended for high-risk environments.
Two ways to work with Opus
Book a one-off service for a specific need, or take on a partnership for ongoing support. Either way, the work gets done by the same team.
Book a service
For a specific need - a single project, document set, or advisory deliverable with a clear outcome.
Opus Safety Partnership
Ongoing support and consider-it-done compliance. For businesses that want HR off their plate, not on their to-do list.
Not sure which fits? Speak to a consultant - no commitment required.
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Sector-specific solutions
Builders Merchants
Yard operations, loading safety, and customer-facing risk management. We understand the unique challenges of trade retail environments.
Warehousing & Logistics
MHE-intensive operations, racking safety, and loading bay risks. You need someone who can induct peak-season temps fast and ensure your night shift isn't a compliance blind spot.
Manufacturing & Engineering
24/7 production, machinery guarding, hot work, and COSHH exposure. You need someone who understands the tension between output targets and keeping people safe - and how to manage both.
Garden Centres
Seasonal displays changing weekly. Family footfall alongside forklift operations. Food hygiene in the café. Whether you're one site or ten - your risks are real and your compliance matters. You need someone who sees the full picture, not just the obvious risks.
Metal Stockholders
Heavy lifting, cutting operations, and materials handling across indoor and outdoor yards. Crane safety, manual handling risks, and COSHH exposure from oils and coatings. Your consultant knows this environment - not just the regulations that apply to it.
Childcare & Nurseries
Safeguarding requirements, fire safety in buildings designed for small children, food hygiene, outdoor play areas, and regulatory inspections from Ofsted as well as HSE. Your risk profile is unique - your consultant should be too.
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Need contracts or handbooks updating?
Contracts that hold up, a handbook managers can follow, and documents updated as the law moves.
Frequently asked questions
How can we reduce the risk of employee claims or legal disputes?
What should we do if an employee refuses to follow instructions?
How can we ensure compliance with employment laws?
How should we handle an employee grievance?
What steps should we follow for disciplinary action?
Is virtual HR support as effective as having someone on-site?
How does HR support connect with your other Opus services?
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