1. OVERVIEW OF WHAT SHOULD BE IN THE PROJECTS STAFFING HANDBOOK (Terms and conditions of employment)

2. SECTION 1: Introduction to the Staff Hand Book 1. Purpose of Staffing handbook 2. Projects Mission Statement 3. Responsibilities of the VBOM, Staffing Sub-group and Co-ordinator in relation to employment issues 4. Employment records and where they will be kept.

3. SECTION 2: Conditions of Employment 1. Contract of employment 2. Job description 3. Recruitment Procedures 4. Induction 5. Probationary Period 6. Hours of Work & time Keeping Pay Policy7. 8. Pension Policy 9. Confidentiality Re personnel files and support structures etc. 10. Use of Company phones 11. Job sharing 12. Supervision and support 13. Training & career development 14. Retirement 15. Termination Of employment 16. Redundancy

4. SECTION 3: Disciplinary & Grievance 1. Disciplinary Procedures 2. Grievance Procedures 3. Equal Opportunities Policy 4. Dignity at Work Policy 5. Summarised Health Safety & Welfare Policy 6. Life Long Illness & Medical Condition Policy 7. Internet & Email Policy

5. SECTION 4: Leave and Benefits 1.Annual Leave 2. Sick Leave 3. Maternity Leave 4. Adoptive leave 5. Parental Leave 6. Force Majeure Leave 7. Paternity Leave 8. Carers Leave 9. Compassionate Leave 10. Study Leave 11. Leave of Absence or Career Break 12. Jury Service 13. Special Leave

6. APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: Support and Supervision Policy APPENDIX 2: Alcohol and Drugs Policy APPENDIX 3: H.I.V. and Aids Policy APPENDIX 4: Violence in the Workplace Policy APPENDIX 5: Stress in the Workplace Policy APPENDIX 6: Visual Aids Display Policy