Your guide to building a
healthy and complaint workforce

A great team is the heart of any thriving business, but employing people also means navigating legal responsibilities that safeguard both your company and your employees. For UK SME owners, statutory compliance is essential—not just to meet legal requirements but to create a productive and positive workplace that protects your business’s reputation.

At Lawyerlink, we know that investing in sound legal practices and your team’s well-being drives success. This playbook simplifies employment law, offering clear guidance on meeting statutory obligations while building a resilient and motivated workforce.

Whether your team works remotely or in-office, fostering a compliant and collaborative culture can be complex. This playbook provides actionable tips to help you hire and retain top talent, develop essential HR policies, and manage performance challenges. With practical steps on drafting strong contracts and maintaining compliance, each section guides you toward a legally sound workplace that supports your business’s growth.

What the playbook covers:
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Hiring the right talent

Discover tips for legally compliant recruitment practices that align with statutory requirements.

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Drafting strong contracts

Learn how to draft comprehensive employment contracts that protect your business and comply with legal standards.

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Developing essential HR policies

Understand the mandatory HR policies you need, including health and safety, disciplinary procedures, and more.

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Managing data protection and privacy

Follow steps to ensure GDPR compliance and effectively safeguard employee data.

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Dealing with performance issues

Explore lawful methods to handle underperformance and reduce the risk of disputes.

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Adapting to change

Ensure your business remains compliant when updating contracts, policies, and procedures as regulations evolve.

Please note

This playbook provides core legal strategies to help you meet employment statutory obligations. For personalised advice, consult our experienced employment lawyers.
This playbook is not intended as legal advice.