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Do I need to have a formal performance policy in place?

Do I need to have a formal performance policy in place?

Employers are not legally required to have any performance policies in place although the ACAS Code of Practice must be followed when dismissing an employee, see:

https://www.acas.org.uk/acas-code-of-practice-on-disciplinary-and-grievance-procedures

However, it is useful to have formal performance procedures in order to provide consistency and fairness and so staff members understand what is expected of them.

P13      Performance improvement policy and procedure

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P13 – Performance Improvement Policy and Procedure