Workplace and Environment

Probation checklistThis checklist will help you successfully operate probationary periods to ensure that new recruits are up to the job.  It contains two sections; the first deals with setting up a probationary period, while second covers its operat... Read more

Election for quarantine period for agency workerInstead of paying a transfer fee or opting for an extended hire period where you want to directly employ a temporary agency worker, you could stop using the worker and wait for the quarantine period to ... Read more

Internal statement announcing new employeeBefore a new employee's agreed start date, it's worth announcing to your other staff that they've been appointed, and you can use our internal statement to do this.A positive impressionWhilst you don't have to fo... Read more

Equal opportunities statementWhen drafting external job ads to go online or in hard copy publications, it's worth stating your stance on equal opportunities to encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.Legal positionThe Equality Ac... Read more

References consent formOur references consent form enables the prospective employee to provide the names and contact details of their referees and then asks them to sign a consent to secure the release of references from their referees. For future re... Read more

Renewal of fixed-term employment letterOur renewal of fixed-term employment letter is for use when what you're offering an employee on the expiry of their current fixed-term contract is a further fixed term but in a different job role - so it's a new f... Read more

Reference replyIf you're asked to provide a reference to a future employer for an employee or ex-employee, consider providing a basic reference only using our reference reply. This limits your exposure to possible negligence claims.Provision of refere... Read more

Reference requestAlways take up references, regardless of how "perfect" for the job a prospective employee appears to be. It's not unknown for candidates to lie on application forms or at interview or to have overstated their abilities. Use our referenc... Read more

Dismissal due to unsatisfactory attendanceWhen you want to implement a dismissal on the ground of unsatisfactory attendance levels, use our dismissal letter. This is the final sanction under our attendance procedure.Potentially fair dismissal reasonI... Read more

Consent to medical report follow up letterUse our letter where an employee has either declined to consent to your seeking a medical report on them or to its subsequent disclosure to you by their doctor. The sanction is that you may have no choice but... Read more