Workplace and Environment

Confirmation of time off for training request withdrawalUse this letter when an employee orally withdraws their application for time off for training as you must give written confirmation that the request has been withdrawn. As well as confirming tha... Read more

Pre-dismissal checklistThis checklist covers matters to be considered prior to dismissing employees and can help to ensure compliance with the various legal requirements surrounding dismissals. Fair reason for dismissalMake sure you have a fair reas... Read more

Post-dismissal checklistThis checklist should be used following all dismissals to assist in compliance with legal requirements. RestraintsAlso see our Pre-Dismissal Checklist and its introduction for matters to be considered prior to dismissing emplo... Read more

Dismissal or dismissal under consideration after receipt of resignationUse this letter if an employee resigns when a decision to dismiss them is under consideration. Should you still continue with the disciplinary proceedings?If the alleged misconduc... Read more

Dismissal for taking part in industrial actionThis letter covers situations where the taking part in an unofficial industrial action has led to a serious breach of contract equivalent to gross misconduct which justifies you dismissing the employee wi... Read more

Lay offs and short-time working checklistShort-time work or a temporary lay off can be a solution to short term problems such as a temporary downturn in business. This checklist is useful where employees may be entitled to a guarantee payment or a re... Read more

Invitation to nominate as employee representative in TUPE situations Under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE), where a relevant transfer of an undertaking takes place, those employees who are employed by ... Read more

Accepting resignation during disciplinary processThis letter is for use before a disciplinary procedure has been completed. If the disciplinary process is continued, and a decision is made to dismiss, use our dismissal after receipt of resignation le... Read more

Confirmation of juror's loss of earnings This letter may be used as an alternative to the standard form provided by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. When to use the letterThere is no obligation to pay an employee who is absent for jury service, but if ... 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