The National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has unveiled a newly updated suite of template HR policies.
The templates form part of an extensive range of HR guidance and support, including how-to guides, a template contract of employment, The Good Councillor's Guide to Employment, and additional resources to support local (parish and town) councils. These materials are exclusive to NALC members and designed to help councils become better employers by guiding legal duties and best practices.
Significant updates include changes to the paternity leave policy and flexible work policy to reflect recent legislative changes. A new compassionate leave policy has been added, which gives councils the option to offer paid or unpaid leave in certain circumstances, such as bereavement.
Councils are encouraged to adapt these templates based on their specific needs. Additionally, councils should ensure their policies align with their delegation or standing order schemes. For more detailed guidance, member councils can access further information and advice through their local county associations.
These templates were produced in collaboration with our employment law, HR, and health and safety services partner, WorkNest.
Watch our video with WorkNest, which highlights various available human resources templates and provides further information on what updates have taken place.
You can explore all the templates in the templates section of the member's area.