Contracts and rights of employees
This advice describes the aspects that should be included in an employment contract and the rights of employees.
More about Contracts and rights of employeesEmploying staff
Employing staff overview
This advice describes the aspects that should be included in an employment contract and the rights of employees.
Equality and diversity in the workplace
This advice will help you understand your responsibilities under anti-discrimination legislation in England, Scotland, Wales and in Northern Ireland.
More about Equality and diversity in the workplaceManaging performance and appraisals
A motivated and enthusiastic team will benefit the practice. Performance management involves making sure team members contribute to the overall performance of the practice. It incorporates the continuous development of individuals and teams and managing behaviour to ensure that people behave in a way that fosters better working relationships.
More about Managing performance and appraisalsBullying and harassment
How to identify and manage bullying, harassment and violence issues in the practice.
More about Bullying and harassmentSexual harassment
From 26 October 2024, dental practices in England, Wales, and Scotland must have taken proactive measures to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. This duty applies to practices of all sizes and requires reasonable steps to protect employees and workers during their employment. Below are some key steps dental practices should be taking to prevent sexual harassment.
More about Sexual harassmentDisciplinary procedures and dismissal
Advice on appropriate and fair procedures for handling disciplinary situations in the dental practice, including the formal written disciplinary procedure.
More about Disciplinary procedures and dismissalEmployment contracts, practice sales and TUPE
This advice describes the implications of the TUPE regulations when a practice is sold and purchased, including the rights of existing staff.
More about Employment contracts, practice sales and TUPEGrievance at work
Any member of the team may, at some time, have a problem or concern about their work, working conditions or relationships with other colleagues. If they raise a problem or concern with you and request that it be addressed, it becomes a grievance.
More about Grievance at workRecruiting staff
This advice describes best practice in advertising for new staff, shortlisting and interviewing applicants, and pre-recruitment checks.
More about Recruiting staffRedundancy: staff in general practice
This advice explains the procedures for redundancy that you must follow to ensure fair decisions.
More about Redundancy: staff in general practiceFor Expert members
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