HR Contract & Policy Consultants

Clear documentation is the cornerstone of effective workforce management. Our HR consultants specialise in drafting robust employment contracts, workplace policies, and staff handbooks to ensure compliance and provide clear guidance to your employees.

Employment Contracts:

An employment contract is legally formed the moment a job offer is accepted – whether or not the terms are set out in writing. In the absence of a written agreement, employment terms default to statutory rights and customary practices, which can leave room for ambiguity and potential disputes. Employers are also legally required to provide certain written particulars, and failing to do so may result in a breach of employment legislation.

Many tribunal cases arise from alleged breaches of contract or unclear terms. With employment law evolving frequently, it’s essential to ensure your contracts and policies are not only clearly defined but also kept up-to-date and compliant with current legislation and best practice.

Bespoke materials: policy documents, handbooks & social media

Loch HR can help ensure your essential policies—covering areas such as sickness and absence, data protection, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and equality—are compliant, clearly written, and fit for purpose. We also offer support in drafting bespoke clauses and policies tailored to your business needs. For example, setting clear ground rules around social media use can help maintain a consistent approach and protect your company’s reputation.

Well-prepared HR documents, contracts, and policies provide clarity on the terms of employment for both the employer and the employee. In many cases, employees will refer to company policies first—so removing ambiguity helps foster strong, transparent working relationships across your organisation.

How Loch Delivers This Service

We can offer expert legal advice on the terms of various employment documentation. With our support, you can be confident that all your employment law contracts, policies and handbooks are up-to-date and comply with UK employment law.

With a comprehensive understanding of your business objectives and goals, we will work with you closely to draft your employment documentation to meet your needs. From drafting to implementing and reviewing employment documents, our lawyers and HR consultants will assist you through every step to make sure your documentation is fit for purpose.

Documents that we can assist with include:

Offer letters;
Employment law contracts (including fixed term, zero hours etc) and directors’ service agreements;
Independent contractor agreements – with individuals and through their service companies;
Non-executive director (NED) agreements;
Employee handbooks and policies;
Bonuses schemes;
Settlement agreements;
Post termination restrictive covenants;
Confidentiality agreements.