More information

For more useful advice on managing staff and volunteers visit the following websites.

UK Government

A government website with a wide variety of advice notes on aspects of employment law including contracts; dismissal; health and safety; pensions; recruitment and benefits. There is no tailored individual advice line.

Adviceguide

Scottish specific advice on employee’s rights at work. This is generally written for employees rather than employers but is a useful resource.

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS)

ACAS provides online advice for many areas of employment law as well as a conciliation service. They also provide an automated advice service which can provide more tailored advice for your enquiry.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the world’s largest Chartered HR and development professional body. While membership based, they provide good online HR resources including a number of standard HR policies.

Health and Safety Executive in Scotland

The Health and Safety Executive in Scotland and the related HSE UK website provide a number of advice notes on good, legal practice in ensuring employees’ health and safety. They provide style risk assessments for a variety of work places.

Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland

The Equality and Human Rights Commission in Scotland provides legal updates, advice and the standard Codes of Practice for equal pay, employment and services, as well as technical guidance on how they are applied.

Information Commissioner

The Information Commissioner provides good information and style codes for businesses and how they protect their employees’ privacy.