This new work offers a range of UK employment precedents, tried and tested dealing with the different stages of the employment process, including the type of claims that can arise in the course of employment. Designed to deal succinctly with practitioner questions, each UK precedent contains clear notes setting out the context in which the precedent may be used and the procedures to be followed. The full text of the precedents is also available on the accompanying CD-ROM. The book covers: recruitment and service agreements . staff handbook and company policies on information technology usage, training and appraisals, employee representation, and maternity/paternity leave . specific agreements relating to 48 hour opt-out, compromise agreements, relocation, and loans . disciplinary and grievance procedures, capability, and harassment . retirement and redundancy procedures . contractual claims . unlawful deduction of wages . equal pay disputes . unfair dismissal claims . discrimination claims . whistle blowing claims . notice of appeal.