Workplace and Environment

Letter to sick employee postponing a disciplinary hearingIt is not uncommon for you to commence disciplinary action against an employee but then for them to produce a statement of fitness for work (fit note) certifying them as sick for a few weeks ... Read more

Letter to external mediatorIt's important to carefully choose an external mediator.  Our letter to external mediator is designed to elicit key information that will assist you in making your choice.External appointmentDisputes that look likely to res... Read more

Lone working policyIf you have employees who are required to work alone, even if this is only occasionally, you should put in place a lone working policy. Our policy sets out guidance for employees and line managers on the precautionary measures they... Read more

Not fit for work acknowledgement letterOur letter sets out the employee's rights and obligations when on sick leave where they've been assessed as not fit for work, so there can be no misunderstandings. However, you don't need to send it out each time y... Read more

Notification of pay freeze letterIf you need to implement a pay freeze because of economic conditions, use our notification of pay freeze letter to let your employees know there will be no increase to their current salary at annual pay review time. B... Read more

Health and safety policyOur health and safety policy statement is an essential document to outline your general policy regarding the health and safety at work of your employees. As it's a statutory requirement for most employers to have a health and ... Read more

Gifts from clients/suppliers policyIt's always nice to receive tokens of appreciation from your clients. However, the receipt of gifts by employees can be open to abuse and they could even constitute bribes. Our gifts from clients/suppliers policy ensur... Read more

Recruitment authorisation formThe first stage in recruitment is to check what your business requirements are. Do you really need a new member of staff and, if so, are you proposing to recruit at the right level of seniority? Always take care with you... Read more

Fixed-term contract expiry dismissal letterAfter you've had a meeting with an employee to discuss the proposal to dismiss them on the expiry of their fixed-term contract, if you go ahead you can use our letter to effect it. It's also suitable for use i... Read more

Early release from notice letterUse our letter when an employee has resigned and you agree to release them from the requirement to serve out their full contractual notice period. Make sure it's made clear that they will not be paid for any part of the... Read more