Contracts and hours

All organisations need to be clear as to their policies on patterns of working, and have systems in place to manage their human resources. Managers and employees should feel able to deal with any issues, as they arise, in a co-operative spirit.

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Acas run practical training courses to equip managers, supervisors and HR professionals with the necessary skills to deal with employment relations issues and to create more productive workplace environments.

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Acas Helpline

Are you having any problems in relation to an employment contract? Acas can tell you what needs to be included in a written statement of particulars or employment contract and when changes can be made.

Call the Acas Helpline on 08457 47 47 47 for free and impartial advice.

Have you been approached by anyone claiming to be working in association with Acas?

If you think you have we've provided some advice and guidance on what to do and what to look out for to avoid Acas imitators.

Acas Model Workplace

Acas' free online tool - the Acas Model Workplace - is designed to help organisations check that they have the right people management policies in place.

Of those who have used the Acas online tool, more than a quarter (28%) said that it had made them aware of an area where their organisation was not complying with the law (through incorrect people policies and procedures).

A lot of employers don't realise that they are following out-of-date practices. Or that they need to introduce new policies to comply with employment legislation. Further findings from the survey of employers show that 55% actively changed practices based on what they found when using the Acas Model Workplace tool.

This tool is free to use. Why not take a few minutes to check your policies and procedures today.

Try the Acas Model Workplace