Employers' Rules

Some employers’ rules will depend on such matters as the nature of the business and the makeup of the workforce. Others will be appropriate to most businesses and should be introduced as a matter of good practice.

The PBS Standard Staff Handbook for the Convenience Store Sector sets out rules relating to the following:

1. Change of Personal Circumstances

2. Timekeeping

3. Absence

4. Provision of Medical Certificate

5. Medical reports and examinations

6. Removal of Goods from the Employer’s Premises

7. Right of Search

8. Telephones

9. Employees’ Personal Property

10. Lost and Found Property

11. Smoking

12. Alcohol and Drugs

13. Fire

14. Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences

15. Hygiene and Dress

16. Health and Safety

17. The Employer’s Vehicles

18. Discrimination

19. Sexual Harassment

20. Gross Misconduct

21. Misuse of the Employer’s Computers

22. Security and Other Specific Rules

Your particular business may require variations to the above or more detailed rules relating to specific types of work or specific areas in the workplace. Also you may need to introduce particular rules on Security or Health and Safety matters. In such event contact P.B.S through the Helpline.

Additional rules that you may feel need to be introduced might relate to the following:

For precedents or guidelines relating to any of the above contact P.B.S Helpline. Where fees will be incurred you will be advised accordingly.

     

All PBS information sheets are designed to provide the detail you need to implement best business and employment practices. They are not a detailed commentary on the current law and where advice is needed in a specific case you should contact PBS for expert consultation.

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