Employers Staff Handbook

This is a complete Staff Handbook for managing your staff. The Employers Pack includes all the contracts, employment policies & procedures, health & safety, human resources and business documents you need. See Full Staff Handbook Contents

Four packs in one software package:

Business Pack
Workplace Pack
HR Pack
Health & Safety Pack
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Employers Pack Plus £225

Includes 12 months legal support See details

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Employers Pack Standard £125

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Version 24 - Now Released - Buy Today

Version 24 of the Employers Pack has been released and is compliant with all the changes under The Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations 2011 and The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.

The default retirement age for employees has now been removed, with the exception of employers who operate an "objectively justified" retirement age. The latest version of the Employers Pack contains two Retirement Policies and accompanying letters for each policy. All of the employment contracts within the Pack have also been updated to reflect the changes in retirement.

The Employers Pack now also includes a written Anti-Bribery Policy in response to The Bribery Act 2010.


Download or CD

Choose either the download version of the Pack or the CD. The only difference between the two versions is the method of delivery. Please note that a product activation code is sent via email after purchase. The CD includes the Download version in the price.

Easy To Use

The Pack works within your existing internet browser and word processing software. This means you do not need to learn how to use another software package. Also, your Pack is ready to use as an employee handbook as soon as you install it.

Free Updates & Upgrades

Every Pack includes 12 months of free updates & upgrades and technical support.

The Pack is updated regularly, as a customer you will receive these updates automatically and free of charge.

Discounted Renewals

Renewals for subsequent years start from only £85 including VAT.

Keeping your employment documents and policy handbook up to date using CompactLaw costs up to 50% less than other comparable services.

The Employers Pack contains the all the packs listed below in one product - See full contents list

Business Pack
Workplace Pack
HR Pack
Health & Safety Pack

The Employers Pack frequently asked questions.


Is there a difference between the download and the CD versions of the Pack?

No, the download and CD versions of the Pack are identical, the only difference is the method of delivery and price.

Should I choose a download version or a CD version?

The advantages of the download version are that you can download it immediately after purchasing it and it is slightly cheaper. However, if you want a physical product shipped to you the CD version should be purchased.

What are the minimum system requirements to install and run the software?

Windows
  • PC running Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / ME / XP / NT 4.0+ / Vista / Windows 7
  • Or a server running 2003 Server (32 & 64-bit)
Apple Mac
  • Apple Mac (Power PC or Intel) running OSX 10.0 - 10.7 (Lion)
  • Alternatively any Apple Mac running a Windows emulator for Windows version of Pack
Other Requirements
  • Minimum 32MB RAM
  • Minimum 16-bit colour display
  • Recommended minimum screen resolution of 800x600
  • Internet access and browser
  • Word processing software
  • CD drive - where CD posted to customer

How large is the download file for the download versions?

The download file for the Pack is approximately 5.6MB (Windows) and 6.5MB (Apple Mac).

How do you ship the CD version of the Pack?

The CD version of the Pack is shipped using Royal Mail Special Delivery, this guarantees next working day delivery by 12 noon within mainland UK. We have chosen Royal Mail Special Delivery because it is the UK's most reliable courier service. Please note we never use ordinary post to ship our products.

How much extra does postage & packaging cost?

Nothing, postage & packaging is free.

Are there any other costs?

No, the price stated for each version of the Pack is the final price, there are no hidden extras.

What format do the documents come in?

All of our documents are produced in Word format (.doc), so they can be opened and edited in Microsoft Word™ and other word processing software packages.

Do you offer technical support?

Yes, we do not believe in offering a limited initial period of support after purchasing the Pack. For this reason we offer a full 12 months technical support from the date the Pack is purchased. Technical support is provided as standard with both versions of the Pack.

Is there an extra charge for this support?

No, the technical support element is provided free of charge and is not limited to any number of incidents.

What is not provided?

We do not provide advice relating to hardware issues or attend premises to resolve issues.

Is your website secure for online payments?

Yes, CompactLaw uses 128-bit encryption to ensure that when you pay online your card details are transmitted securely.

Who handles the credit card payment?

The verification of your credit or debit card is carried out by SagePay, the leading provider of secure online card processing in the UK. SagePay is authorised by all the major banks and card companies in the UK to carry out the processing of credit and debit card transactions.

Does CompactLaw have access to customer card details?

No, CompactLaw does not have access to your card details, these are passed directly from SagePay in an encrypted form to your bank over a secure link; we (like you) receive a transaction receipt as proof of your purchase. This means that you can be sure that your card details never leave this secure environment.

How do I know that I am on a secure web page?

To check that you are on a secure page look for one the following in your browser: The website address when ordering begins with "https" rather than "http". A picture of a locked padlock will appear at the bottom of your browser window.

Are any other security checks made?

Yes, during a transaction the SagePay system can make the following security checks in, addition to checking the usual card details:

  • Card security code check
  • Address & Postcode check
  • Internet Protocol (IP) address logged

All of these measures are designed to protect customers and prevent the fraudulent use of their credit or debit cards.

Is there an alternative to paying online?

Yes, CompactLaw also accepts cheque payment by post.

What about cookies?

CompactLaw does not use cookies to pass or hold sensitive personal or financial information. Cookies are only used in order to pass your order through the shopping cart stage on our site, these cookies do not contain any personal or financial information and cannot identify you. Please note that if you do not have cookies enabled on your browser you may encounter problems when purchasing.

Is CompactLaw registered under the Data Protection Act 1998?

CompactLaw is registered under and complies with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998.

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Employers Pack Demonstration
Sample version that contains templates and extracts from the full Employers Pack. Based upon Version 24 of the Employers Pack
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It is quick to access and easy to navigate, and offers factsheets on legal processes, costs and issues."

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