Self-complete template. You get an editable Word template, plain-English guidance notes and a completion checklist, emailed to you after payment is confirmed. Written for use in Ireland.
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An employee handbook in Ireland sets expectations, communicates policies and provides the written foundation for disciplinary, grievance and performance management processes. This template pack provides a comprehensive handbook, covering working hours, leave, disciplinary and grievance procedures, dignity at work, data protection, social media, remote working, the right to disconnect, performance management and health and safety. It is delivered as a formatted Word document with an employee acknowledgement form.
This is a self-complete template: you complete it yourself using the guidance notes. The price is set, with no billable hours and no surprise invoices, and the service is fully online, so there is no need to travel to an office.
What’s included
- Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
- Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
- Completion checklist
- Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself
Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.
Who this is for
- Employers without a handbook
- Employers using a generic online template
- Growing businesses formalising HR
- Employers updating for recent law changes
How it works
- Pay the price shown on this page by card.
- The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
- Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
- If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an employee handbook cost in Ireland?
The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.
Is an employee handbook legally required in Ireland?
No single document called a handbook is required, but many of the policies in it, such as disciplinary and grievance procedures, are expected. A handbook is an efficient way to meet these obligations.
How often should a handbook be updated?
At least annually, and whenever the law or your working arrangements change significantly.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
