Hi Jen,
As @Mr D has observed, it really depends on how much time you want spent on this. If you don’t want to get ripped off, set out your requirements and get several quotes.
The answer at the moment though is comparable to the length of a piece of string: depending on how much detail, how many policies, your handbook will need, it will be impossible to give even a ball-park figure.
I’d be happy to quote, Jen, based on what you actually need.
I think this is an awful slur & terrible advice, particularly so from someone that suggests they’re a business mentor.
Sure, some that offer to provide employment contracts will use a template as a starting point (all employment contracts do have some basic terms that are required in every contract), but many others will prepare something bespoke for the customer’s needs.
As far as using templates is concerned, while these aren’t ideal – they’re too generic to fit into the needs of any specific employment – there are some very useful templates available, and they would be cheaper than bespoke documents; the free ones from ACAS & similar don’t meet that criteria though. If you want a neutral employment contract, something that ticks the legal boxes, but is entirely neutral on providing any extra protection for the employer, use a free template – and live to regret it when problems arise. Or get someone that knows what they’re doing to draft something that will always include some bias & protection towards the employer, even if it’s just as a precaution.
Karl Limpert
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I have not mentored for over 10 years and do not consider myself an expert in HR BUT a solicitor is just as likely to miss something as anyone else. Will you plan to sue the solicitor if he misses something?
I have always felt the contract should be relatively simple and specific to the employee. But as soon as one starts employing people one should seriously consider a company handbook that is one document that can virtually cover everything from smoking, drugs, absence, discipline and everything in between.
I have always felt the contract should be relatively simple and specific to the employee. But as soon as one starts employing people one should seriously consider a company handbook that is one document that can virtually cover everything from smoking, drugs, absence, discipline and everything in between.
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I agree that most employment contracts should be drawn up by experts in the field and should be designed to meet the specific needs of the employer and the employee. Everyone, even lawyers, start with a template which sets out the structure and basic areas that need covering, but it is what you do with the basic structure that matters.
Similarly with an employee handbook - while there are areas that need to be included, others will depend on the employer's business type and their needs.
It is fairly pointless to create these documents without an initial in-depth conversation with the employer and,then a joint consideration of the draft materials.
If you would like a quote Jen, please feel free to drop me a PM.
Similarly with an employee handbook - while there are areas that need to be included, others will depend on the employer's business type and their needs.
It is fairly pointless to create these documents without an initial in-depth conversation with the employer and,then a joint consideration of the draft materials.
If you would like a quote Jen, please feel free to drop me a PM.
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I am really surprised to see you say this.
Why would you think a solicitor who has a minimum of six years degree level education and training in law is 'just as likely to miss something as anyone else'. The reason we use a solicitor, accountant, doctor or other professionals is for their expertise and that if something does go wrong they are members of a professional body which you can complain to if things go wrong and also look for restitution if they have advised you inappropriately.
I would much rather rely on professional advice from an employment lawyer to draw up my employment contract than a plumber, baker or doctor.
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Solicitors usually charge a fixed cost for such matters. There are also legal professionals out there who can do the same for you. A contracts's value is only shown up when tested. Plenty of solicitors and legal professional deliver top work at fixed cost nowadays. The change in the law opening up thes m atters has brought in a new realism on costs from solicitors. Plus they know that if you use them for the contract you will probably retain them. try a google search
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There is no going rate. There are basic elements to meet ACAS standards but there is much to be gained by expanding the basics to embrace options 'outside the box' . I can provide my own templates adapted to your specific requirements. I focus much more on pre-agreed arrangements that better manage,i.e reduce, the risk of disputes occurring in the first place and minimise problems, costs and liabilities arising out of resolving disputes when they do arise. Let me know if you would like me to quote via a DM
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Did you manage to get anywhere with this @Mejen?
Forget free template/etc - If you've never had a contract in your business before, then a Specialist Employment Solicitor of HR Consultant is a good start!
You could be paying up to £1000 depending on who you're using but that's an extreme.
Make sure you don't just get a document written and put a mechanism in place to help support your with advice for the first few months at least.
I'd had companies come to me and colleagues before now, where they wish they'd not just got a document written and we have had to work with them/their employees to pick up the pieces.
PS. Congrats on stepping into the employment world! It's not as scary as it sounds
Forget free template/etc - If you've never had a contract in your business before, then a Specialist Employment Solicitor of HR Consultant is a good start!
You could be paying up to £1000 depending on who you're using but that's an extreme.
Make sure you don't just get a document written and put a mechanism in place to help support your with advice for the first few months at least.
I'd had companies come to me and colleagues before now, where they wish they'd not just got a document written and we have had to work with them/their employees to pick up the pieces.
PS. Congrats on stepping into the employment world! It's not as scary as it sounds
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