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A range of The Good Councillor's Guides are available to provide a brief overview of issues affecting town and parish councils. The links here include information relevant to Employment and Pay.

NALC have a suite of documents related to Employment and Pay including their own Staff Handbook. Some of the model documents here have been provided in conjunction with NALC's partner Worknest for use by member councils.

NALC Advice notes (formerly Legal Topic Notes)

Disciplinary and Grievance Arrangements

Disclosure and Barring Service

Health and Safety

Local Government Pension Scheme Discretions Policy

Local Government Services Pay Agreement 2024/25

Retirement Gratuities

Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Staff pensions

The Equality Act 2010

NALC model policies

NALC Staff Handbook

Annual Leave Policy

Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy

Carers Leave Policy

Compassionate Leave Policy

Data Protection Policy

Dignity at Work Policy

Disciplinary Policy

Emergency/ Dependents Leave Policy

Equality and Diversity Policy

Expenses Policy

Flexible Working Policy

Grievance Policy

Homeworking Policy

Information Technology Policy Guidelines

Lone Working Policy

Maternity Leave and Pay Policy

Paternity Leave and Pay Policy

Performance Improvement Policy and Procedure

Sickness Absence Policy

Social Media Policy Guidelines

Training and Development Policy

Whistleblowing Policy

NALC Blog

Distinguishing between conduct and performance issues in the workplace

NALC Model documents

Model contract and guidance

Model Financial Regulations