Is it sufficient to direct new and existing employees to the staff handbook (electronic version) covering disciplinary/dismissal and all other policies rather than giving them hard copies.

Posted in : First Tuesday Q&A ROI on 3 December 2013
Zelda Cunningham
Arthur Cox
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Yes, provided that the employer informs the employees of where they can access the handbook (e.g. by providing a link to the document) and that such access is easily obtained. Back to Q&A's This article is correct at 02/09/2015
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