Workplace and Environment

Register of keys and alarm codesOur register of keys and alarm codes enables you to record what keys, passes, cards and codes you've provided to an employee. However, it goes further by setting a series of rules aimed at ensuring the security of this ... Read more

Opt-out agreementAn opt-out agreement permits an employee to work more than the maximum average of 48 hours a week set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998. However, it must be voluntarily entered into by the employee. You can't force them to sign... Read more

Buying and selling holiday policyOur policy enables you to operate a scheme under which your staff can buy or sell a portion of their annual leave entitlement in a particular holiday year, subject to certain conditions. Buy or sell?If an employee buy... Read more

Collective redundancy information and consultation checklistRedundancy is a potentially fair reason for dismissal but you must still act reasonably. This means that you must properly explore other options to redundancy, fully consult with the affecte... Read more

Employee rep role explanation letterWhere you're about to start collective consultation on redundancy with appropriate representatives, you might find it useful to let them first know what their role is in the process, particularly if it's a new experi... Read more

Collective consultation letterBefore collective consultation on redundancy can begin, you have to disclose in writing a specified set of information to the appropriate representatives. Use our collective consultation letter to comply with your legal ... Read more

Confirmation of dismissal due to statutory barThe dismissal of an employee is potentially fair if they couldn't continue to work without contravention of a statutory duty or restriction. Assuming you have followed a fair dismissal procedure, use our l... Read more

Confirmation of dismissal for some other substantial reasonAfter you've had a meeting with the employee to discuss the proposal to dismiss due to "some other substantial reason", if you do decide to go ahead with the dismissal, use our confirmation of d... 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