Wednesday, 9 September

ONLINE: Protecting Your Business

Online

Wednesday, 9 September | 11AM – 12PM

Protecting Your Business: HR Contracts and Employee Handbook Best Practices – An interactive Q&A with Breda and Martina, Directors of HR Team

At HR Team, we are always looking for ways to support organisations like yours in navigating the ever-changing landscape of employment law. That’s why we are excited to invite you to our free interactive Q&A webinar.
Employment contracts and employee handbooks are the foundation of a strong and compliant workplace. In this practical webinar, we’ll explore the key elements every employer should include in employment contracts, how to develop an employee handbook that clearly communicates workplace expectations and policies, and the role these documents play in managing risk, supporting compliance, and fostering a positive employee experience. Whether you’re creating these documents for the first time or reviewing existing ones, you’ll leave with practical insights and best practices to help ensure your HR documentation is clear, consistent, and fit for purpose.

Date and Time
Time: 11.00am until 12.00pm
Date: Wednesday, 9th September 2026
Who should participate?
Line Managers, Supervisors/Team Leaders, Middle/Senior Managers, HR Personnel and Business Owners.

How to register for the webinar:
To secure your place and register for the free webinar, simply click on the link below.

What we will cover at the webinar:
• Understanding the legal requirements for employment contracts and key terms every employer should include.
• Ensuring contracts comply with current employment legislation and reflect best practice.
• The purpose and legal status of an employee handbook.
• Essential workplace policies every organization should have in place.
• Keeping contracts and handbooks up to date with legislative and regulatory changes.
• Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them.
• The role of contracts and handbooks in managing employee relations and reducing legal risk.
• Best practices for communicating, implementing, and updating workplace policies.
• Practical tips for maintaining compliant HR documentation as your organisation grows.
• Live Q&A with practical guidance on common contract and handbook challenges.

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