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Establish your core employment framework with compliant contracts, employee privacy notice and two critical policies from day one


What is it?


A foundational HR bundle providing the absolute essential documents every small business needs to operate legally and efficiently. It includes a professionally drafted Basic Contract of Employment, Employee privacy notice and two core policy templates: Attendance & Sickness Absence Management and a GDPR & Data Protection Policy.


Who is it for?


Startups and new businesses hiring their first employees.

Small businesses looking to standardise their essential HR paperwork.

Employers needing quick, compliant setup of core employment terms and policies.

Business owners seeking protection and clarity on employee data and attendance from the outset.


What it helps you do:


  • Define employment terms using a clear, compliant Basic Contract of Employment.

  • Set clear expectations for attendance, punctuality, and reporting sickness (via the Attendance Policy).

  • Manage employee sickness and absence consistently and fairly, reducing misconduct risk.

  • Meet statutory obligations under data protection law (GDPR) regarding employee and company information.

  • Minimise the risk of employment disputes by ensuring foundational documents are robust and compliant.

  • Create a professional and compliant first impression for new hires.


What’s included:


  • Basic Contract of Employment: A foundational, compliant template covering core terms (pay, hours, holidays, notice periods, etc.).

  • Employee Privacy Notice: Ensure Foundational Compliance with UK GDPR by documenting your data protection commitments.

  • Attendance & Sickness Absence Management Policy: Detailed procedures for sickness reporting, managing short- and long-term absence, and return-to-work frameworks.

  • GDPR & Data Protection Policy: Guidance on handling, storing, and processing employee and company data in line with UK data protection requirements.

  • Fully editable Word documents for easy customisation.


Why choose U-HR templates?


  • Designed specifically for small businesses and everyday HR situations.

  • Simple, practical language with no legal jargon.

  • More affordable than solicitor-written policies.

  • Ready to download and customise instantly.


📎 Instant download

📎 Editable in Word

Essential HR Foundations Bundle

£89.00Price
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