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staff handbook
be contractual?
No
1. New policies/procedures may be required
2. Changes to existing policy may be necessary
3. Failure to adhere to a policy/procedure may
leave you open to a claim for breach of
contract
My recommendation
This letter sets out your terms and conditions of employment with
the Company and embodies the entire agreement and
understanding between Employer and Employee. Copies of [xxxx]
Limited’s relevant policies and procedures will be provided to you
under separate cover. For the avoidance of doubt, these documents
are not contractual and may be amended and/or replaced from time
to time at the discretion of [xxxx] Limited.
Should the staff handbook be contractual?

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Should the staff handbook be contractual?

  • 2. No 1. New policies/procedures may be required 2. Changes to existing policy may be necessary 3. Failure to adhere to a policy/procedure may leave you open to a claim for breach of contract
  • 3. My recommendation This letter sets out your terms and conditions of employment with the Company and embodies the entire agreement and understanding between Employer and Employee. Copies of [xxxx] Limited’s relevant policies and procedures will be provided to you under separate cover. For the avoidance of doubt, these documents are not contractual and may be amended and/or replaced from time to time at the discretion of [xxxx] Limited.