Introduction
The key policies and procedures relating to the management and conduct of council employees are provided below.
| HR Policies | Document For Download |
| Sexual Harassment – Describes the Council’s policy on dealing with sexual harassment |  Download FPC_Sexual Harassment_2024 |
| Emergency/Dependants Leave Policy – Describes the council’s approach to taking emergency/dependants leave | Download FPC Emergency/Dependants Leave Policy |
| Dignity at Work Policy – This policy reflects the spirit in which the Council intends to undertake all of its business and outlines the specific procedures available to all employees in order to protect them from bullying and harassment. | Download FPC Dignity at Work Policy |
| Disciplinary Policy – How the Council helps employees improve unsatisfactory conduct and performance in their job | Download FPC Disciplinary Policy |
| Equality Policy – Explains the Council’s commitment to pursuing an Equal Opportunities approach in the employment of its staff, its relationship with its councillors, and in the way in which services are provided for the public | Download FPC Equality Policy |
| Expense Policy – Defines the policy regarding a council employee’s and councillor’s right to claim expenses and the expense claim procedure. | Download FPC Expenses Policy |
| Expense Reclaim Form |  Download Expense Claim Form |
| Grievance Policy – Sets out the arrangements for employees to raise their concerns, problems or complaints about their employment with the Council. | Download FPC Grievance Policy |
| Home Working Policy – Describes the council’s policy regarding employees who work from home including the assessment of home working risks for an employee. | Download FPC Home Working Policy |
| Home Working Risk Assessment Template | Download FPC Home Working Risk Assessment Template |
| Home Working – DSE Work Station Assessment | Download DSE Work Station Assessment |
| Pension Policy – Defines the Council’s policy towards pension provision for employees. | Download FPC Pension Policy |
| Performance Appraisal Procedure – Defines the council’s employee performance appraisal policy, process, responsibilities and timing. | Download FPC Performance Appraisal Procedure |
| Privacy Notice Stakeholders – Explains how the Council manage ‘Personal Data’ about staff and members and their rights. | Download FPC Privacy Policy Stakeholders |
| Sickness Absence Policy – This policy aims to ensure that the operational efficiency of the Council can be maintained whilst employees are absent from work for sickness or injury related reasons. It also provides guidance, security and support to employees during periods of ill-health. | Download FPC Sickness Absence Policy |
| Staff Training and Development Policy – Sets out the Council’s position on the provision of training and development opportunities for staff. | Download FPC Training Development Policy |