Workplace and Environment

Letter refusing choice of companionUse our letter refusing choice of companion to decline a worker's request to be accompanied at a disciplinary or grievance hearing where they have purported to select someone who falls outside the statutory categorie... 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

Homeworking checklistWhere you've agreed that an employee can work from home, there are various matters you should consider before the arrangement is finalised. Our checklist will ensure you have everything in place.Setting up homeworkingOnce you've ag... Read more

Agreement for loan repaymentOur agreement for loan repayment is designed to enable you to recover payment of a loan or season ticket loan made to the employee from their wages. You must have a proper written agreement in place for repayment of the lo... 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

Letter of consent to medical examination pre-appointmentUse this letter when you need to obtain the consent of a successful job applicant to a medical examination.  Note that the wording set out after the letter should be printed on the reverse of t... Read more

Letter requesting return of contract of employmentUse our letter to chase an employee where they've failed to sign and return their contract of employment within a week or so of you issuing it. It enables you to put a system in place to stop unsigned ... Read more

Letter withdrawing offer of appointmentUse our letter to withdraw a job offer because of business reasons unconnected to the candidate. If the job offer has already been accepted, there's a valid employment contract in place and a withdrawal with imme... Read more

New starter formOur new starter information form ensures you obtain all the relevant personal details that you need on day one of the employment. Make sure you ask the employee to check it's still up to date at least annually and, in any event, encour... Read more