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absenceHandling absence due to sickness or injury - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceRequest medical report (long-term absence) - letter to GP Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceSelf-certification of absence form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceAbsence - confirm warning - letter A sample is available.
absenceUnauthorised absence letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceUnauthorised absence - first letter - request contact Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceUnauthorised absence - second letter - invite to disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceUnauthorised absence - third letter - rescheduled disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceUnauthorised absence - fourth letter - dismissal Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceRequest medical report (frequent absence) - letter to GP Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceAbsence documents Paid up members only.
absenceAbsence reporting and sick pay policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absencesHandling absences other than sickness - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
absenceAbsence - introduction page
abuseSubstance abuse policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
acceptanceResignation - confirm acceptance - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
acceptanceFlexible working - acceptance letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
accessAccess instructions
accidentH & S - accident reporting and records - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
actionDisciplinary action - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
additionalAuthorisation of additional, outside work - letter Paid up members only.
administrationPersonnel administration documents Paid up members only.
administrationPersonnel files and administration - step by step guide
administrationHR administration - introduction page
adoptionMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental rights - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
adoptionMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave - guidelines for employees
adoptionAdoption - confirm notification - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
adoptionMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave policies Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
adoptionMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental - introduction page
advertsJob adverts - how to write Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
adviceH & S - further advice Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
advisoryOur advisory team
ageDiscrimination - age - legal overview
ageRetirement - confirm extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
ageRetirement - confirm refuse extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agencyAgency workers - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementDirector's service agreement Paid up members only.
agreementFixed term agreement Paid up members only.
agreementCasual worker's agreement Paid up members only.
agreementTuition repayment agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementWorking Time Regulations - opt-out agreement Paid up members only.
agreementCompromise agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementSecondment (external) agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementRelocation repayment agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementConfidential disclosure agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementVolunteer agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementUnion partnership agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
agreementsCompromise agreements - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
aidH & S - first aid - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
alternativeRedundancy - confirm offer of alternative work - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appealDiscipline - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appealDiscipline - confirm outcome of appeal - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appealGrievance - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appealGrievance appeal - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
applicationJob application form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appraisalAppraisal form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
appraisalAppraisal - step by step guide
assessmentAssessment days - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
assessmentInterview assessment form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
assessmentsH & S - risk assessments - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
assessmentsH & S - risk assessments for pregnant workers and women - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
assistanceEmployee Assistance Programmes Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
auditsEqual pay audits - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
authorisationAuthorisation to recruit form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
authorisationAuthorisation of additional, outside work - letter Paid up members only.
authorisationAuthorisation to make deduction from pay - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
avoidingAvoiding tribunals - management notes Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
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bankEmployee bank details form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
beliefDiscrimination - religion or belief - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
benefitsFlexible or cafeteria benefits schemes - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
benefitsPay & benefits - introduction page
beyondRetirement - confirm extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
beyondRetirement - confirm refuse extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
bonusincentiveBonus/incentive schemes - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
breakCareer break letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
breakCareer break (long-term) - confirmation - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
breaksCareer breaks and sabbaticals policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
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cafeteriaFlexible or cafeteria benefits schemes - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
calloutStandby and callout arrangements - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
candidateTurn-down - candidate not shortlisted - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
candidatesPlace candidates on hold - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
careerCareer break letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
careerCareer break (long-term) - confirmation - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
careerCareer breaks and sabbaticals policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
carCar and vehicle policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
casualCasual worker's agreement Paid up members only.
changeManaging change - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
changeConfirm change to contract - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
changingChanging contracts of employment - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
checklistInduction checklist Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
checklistPersonnel file checklist
checklistLeavers checklist Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
checklistDeath in service checklist Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
checksCriminal records and CRB checks - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
childcareChildcare vouchers - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
childrenEmploying young persons and children - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
claimExpenses claim form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
claimTribunal claim - request to strike out (insufficient service) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
claimsTribunal claims - management notes Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
clientsWorking with clients, contractors and other third parties - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
coachingCoaching and mentoring - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
codeDress code policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
commissionSales commission schemes - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
communicationCommunication - management notes
communicationConsultation and communication - introduction page
competencybasedCompetency-based interviewing - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
compromiseCompromise agreements - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
compromiseCompromise agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
conditionsStatement of terms and conditions and employee handbook - templates
conditionsOur terms and conditions of use
confidentialConfidential disclosure agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmationCareer break (long-term) - confirmation - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRedundancy - confirm first consultation meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRedundancy - confirm dismissal - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmDiscipline - confirm verbal warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmDiscipline - confirm final written warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmAbsence - confirm warning - letter A sample is available.
confirmDiscipline - confirm written warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmDiscipline - confirm suspension - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmResignation - confirm acceptance - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmMaternity - confirm notification - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmEnd of probation - confirm - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmPay review - confirm - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmFlexible working - confirm refuse request - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRedundancy - confirm offer of alternative work - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmConfirm change to contract - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmDiscipline - confirm outcome of appeal - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmTUPE - confirm transfer - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRedundancy - confirm first consultation meeting with elected reps - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRetirement - confirm extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRetirement - confirm refuse extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRetirement - confirm notification - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmRetirement - confirm details and serve notice - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmAdoption - confirm notification - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmGrievance hearing - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
confirmGrievance appeal - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consentRequest consent to medical report - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consultationRedundancy - confirm first consultation meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consultationRedundancy consultation - letters and forms
consultationInvite to last redundancy consultation meeting Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consultationRedundancy - confirm first consultation meeting with elected reps - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consultationConsultation documents Paid up members only.
consultationConsultation and communication - introduction page
consultingConsulting with your workforce - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
consultingConsulting with your workers - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contactContact Us
contactUnauthorised absence - first letter - request contact Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contentOur content
contingencyCrisis and contingency planning - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractKey employee contract - inc restrictive covenant Paid up members only.
contractExpiry of fixed term contract - letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractConfirm change to contract - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractDismissal (expiry of fixed-term contract) - invitation to meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractorsWorking with clients, contractors and other third parties - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractsContracts of employment - templates
contractsFixed-term contracts - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractsChanging contracts of employment - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
contractsContracts and policies - introduction page
coshhH & S - the COSHH regulations - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
covenantKey employee contract - inc restrictive covenant Paid up members only.
crbCriminal records and CRB checks - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
criminalCriminal records and CRB checks - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
crisisCrisis and contingency planning - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
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dataData protection - recruitment - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dataData protection - employment records - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dataData protection - employee monitoring - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dataData protection - health monitoring - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dataData protection - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dataData protection policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dealingDealing with workplace theft and fraud - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
deathDeath in service - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
deathDeath in service checklist Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
deductionAuthorisation to make deduction from pay - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
deductionsDeductions from pay - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
delegationDelegation - step by step guide
descriptionJob description - template Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
descriptionsJob descriptions - how to write Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
detailsEmployee bank details form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
detailsPersonal details form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
detailsRetirement - confirm details and serve notice - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
developmentManagement development - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
developmentTraining and development policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
developmentPerformance development - step by step guide
developmentTraining and development - step by step guide
developmentTraining and development documents
developmentTraining and development - introduction page
directorsDirector's service agreement Paid up members only.
disabilityDiscrimination - disability - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disabledH & S - disabled workers - health and safety considerations - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryDisciplinary action - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryDiscipline - invitation to disciplinary hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryUnauthorised absence - second letter - invite to disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryUnauthorised absence - third letter - rescheduled disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryDisciplinary documents Paid up members only.
disciplinaryDisciplinary procedure Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplinaryDisciplinary meetings - step by step guide
disciplineDiscipline - confirm verbal warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - confirm final written warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - confirm written warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - confirm suspension - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - invitation to disciplinary hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline - confirm outcome of appeal - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
disciplineDiscipline and misconduct - introduction page
disclosureConfidential disclosure agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - general - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - disability - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - age - legal overview
discriminationDiscrimination - sex - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - race - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - religion or belief - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - sexual orientation - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
discriminationDiscrimination - recruitment considerations - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalRedundancy - confirm dismissal - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (with notice) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (gross misconduct) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (during probation) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (ill-health) - letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (ill-health) - invitation to meeting - letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalDismissal (expiry of fixed-term contract) - invitation to meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalUnauthorised absence - fourth letter - dismissal Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
dismissalLeaver and dismissal documents Paid up members only.
displayH & S - Visual Display Unit (VDU) equipment - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
diversityDiversity in the workplace - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
diversityEquality, diversity and flexible working documents Paid up members only.
diversityDiversity policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
diversityEquality and diversity - introduction page
dressDress code policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
driversH & S - drivers - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
duringDismissal (during probation) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
duringDuring employment - introduction page
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educationReference letter - Education Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
elearningE-learning - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
electedRedundancy - confirm first consultation meeting with elected reps - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
electedRedundancy - notification of elected representatives - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employeeEmployee handbook - template
employeeKey employee contract - inc restrictive covenant Paid up members only.
employeeData protection - employee monitoring - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employeeEmployee Assistance Programmes Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employeeStatement of terms and conditions and employee handbook - templates
employeeEmployee rights - legal overview
employeeEmployee survey - invitation to participate - letter
employeeEmployee bank details form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employeeEmployee satisfaction survey - template
employeesMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave - guidelines for employees
employeeEmployee satisfaction - step by step guide
employeeEmployee satisfaction survey - documents
employingEmploying young persons and children - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentContracts of employment - templates
employmentData protection - employment records - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentH & S - employment protection - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentEmployment tribunals - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentKey employment statistics
employmentRecent and proposed employment legislation
employmentEmployment status - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentChanging contracts of employment - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
employmentOffer of employment - letter A sample is available.
employmentDuring employment - introduction page
employmentEnding employment - introduction page
endingEnding employment - introduction page
endEnd of probation - confirm - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
environmentalEnvironmental policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equalEqual pay audits - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equalityEquality, diversity and flexible working documents Paid up members only.
equalityEquality and diversity - introduction page
equalEqual pay - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equalEqual opportunity policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equipmentH & S - personal protective equipment - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equipmentH & S - Visual Display Unit (VDU) equipment - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
equipmentRecord of equipment issued - form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
evaluationJob evaluation - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
evaluationTraining evaluation form
executiveOur executive team
exitExit interviews - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
exitExit interview form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
expensesExpenses claim form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
expensesExpenses policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
experienceWork experience and unpaid placements - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
expiryExpiry of fixed term contract - letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
expiryDismissal (expiry of fixed-term contract) - invitation to meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
extensionExtension of probation letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
extensionRetirement - confirm extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
extensionRetirement - confirm refuse extension beyond normal retirement age - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
externalSecondment (external) agreement Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
externalSecondment letter (external) Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
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filePersonnel file checklist
filesPersonnel files and administration - step by step guide
finalDiscipline - confirm final written warning - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
fireH & S - fire - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
firstdayNew starter - first-day reporting instructions - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
fixedFixed term agreement Paid up members only.
fixedExpiry of fixed term contract - letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
fixedtermFixed-term contracts - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
fixedtermDismissal (expiry of fixed-term contract) - invitation to meeting - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
flexibleFlexible working - guide
flexibleFlexible or cafeteria benefits schemes - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
flexibleFlexible working - legal overview
flexibleFlexible working requests - letters and form Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
flexibleFlexible working - acceptance letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
flexibleFlexible working - confirm refuse request - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
flexibleEquality, diversity and flexible working documents Paid up members only.
foreignForeign nationals and work permits - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
formsLetters and forms - overview
formsRedundancy consultation - letters and forms
formsLetters and forms introduction
fourthUnauthorised absence - fourth letter - dismissal Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
fraudDealing with workplace theft and fraud - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
frequentRequest medical report (frequent absence) - letter to GP Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
friendIntroduce a friend
furtherH & S - further advice Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
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generalDiscrimination - general - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievanceGrievance letters Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievanceGrievance hearing - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievanceGrievance - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievanceGrievance appeal - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievanceGrievance documents Paid up members only.
grievanceGrievance procedure Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievancesHandling grievances - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
grievancesGrievances - introduction page
grossDismissal (gross misconduct) - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
guidelinesMaternity, adoption, paternity and parental leave - guidelines for employees
H 
handbookEmployee handbook - template
handbookStatement of terms and conditions and employee handbook - templates
harassmentHarassment at work - legal overview Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
harassmentHarassment policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
healthData protection - health monitoring - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
healthH & S - disabled workers - health and safety considerations - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
healthHealth and Safety policy Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
healthHealth & Safety - introduction page
hearingDiscipline - invitation to disciplinary hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
hearingDiscipline - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
hearingUnauthorised absence - second letter - invite to disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
hearingUnauthorised absence - third letter - rescheduled disciplinary hearing Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
hearingGrievance hearing - confirm outcome - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
hearingGrievance - invitation to appeal hearing - letter Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
heightH & S - working at height - guide Paid up members, or Pay as you go.
holdPlace candidates on hold - letter