Workplace and Environment

Notification of potential dismissal (SOSR or statutory bar)It is potentially fair to dismiss an employee for "some other substantial reason" capable of justifying dismissal. This is the "catch all" acceptable reason for dismissal. It is also potentially ... Read more

Response to retirement notificationWhere an employee has notified you of their intention to retire, you should acknowledge receipt of their notice and arrange a meeting with them so that you can discuss the retirement arrangements. Our letter also co... Read more

Schedule of loss checklistThis checklist covers information to assist in preparing a schedule of loss, principally for unfair dismissal cases, although some aspects are relevant to discrimination claims. Employment tribunals frequently ask claimants ... Read more

Response to resignationWhere an employee resigns in amicable circumstances, you should write to them confirming receipt of their resignation and setting out the arrangements for termination of their employment. Strictly speaking, there is no obligati... Read more

Retirement formOur retirement form gives employees an easy way to notify you of their forthcoming retirement and intended retirement date. We've drafted the form in such a way that completion of it will amount to their formal resignation.A written res... Read more

Breastfeeding arrangements letterSend our letter to an employee returning from maternity leave to confirm the arrangements that you've made to support them in breastfeeding their baby after their return to work. The law states that you must provide a ... Read more

Declaration of consent and entitlement to SPLOur declaration of consent and entitlement to SPL is for use where the mother or primary adopter doesn't initially intend to take any SPL and instead they propose to transfer the full balance of their mater... Read more

Antenatal appointment eligibility declarationUse our declaration form to require an employee to formally declare that they qualify for the statutory right to time off to accompany a pregnant woman to an antenatal appointment and wish to take time off... Read more

Adoption leave request formBoth male and female employees are entitled to take adoption leave and may be entitled to statutory adoption pay where they adopt a new child. However, only one partner is eligible to take adoption leave and they must provi... Read more

Adoption leave checklist This checklist sets out the main issues to be considered by an employer when an employee wishes to take adoption leave. Adoption appointmentsNote that prospective adopters who have been notified that an adoptive child is (or... Read more