Workplace and Environment

Letter to employee's emergency contactWhere an employee is absent from work without permission and you've been unsuccessful in contacting them personally, one of the steps you should take is to contact their next of kin or listed emergency contact. Use... Read more

Letter to next of kin on death of employeeUse our letter to offer your condolences to the deceased's next of kin on the death of an employee. It also raises the issue of final salary and other payments which may be due to the estate or other beneficia... Read more

Invitation to absent employee to work-related eventOur letter enables you to invite absent employees, such as those on long-term sick leave or maternity leave, to any work-related events. It sets out the details of the event but makes clear that the ... Read more

Notice of staff meeting outside normal working hoursIf you need to hold a general staff meeting, it may be hard to find a time when everyone is available. So you might need to ask some employees if they're willing to attend outside their normal workin... Read more

Letter explaining opt-out rights for betting workers There are specific statutory provisions in place relating to betting workers and Sunday trading. This letter may be used for new betting workers and should be given to them within two months of st... Read more

Letter following informal discussion of minor poor performanceIn cases of minor poor performance, before you launch into instituting the formal disciplinary or capability procedure, you should try to resolve the issue informally first by discussion ... Read more

Letter informing agency worker of rights after twelve weeksThis letter is for you to give directly to agency workers to inform them of any changes that may occur to their terms and conditions after they have completed twelve weeks on assignment. Ther... Read more

Suspension on medical grounds letterSome jobs are covered by special health and safety regulations under which employees may be suspended from work on medical grounds. Use our letter to suspend an employee in this scenario but be aware of the circums... Read more

Change of paternity leave requestAn employee can vary their chosen paternity leave start date, but they must give you appropriate notice. You can also require the variation notice to be in writing, so you can provide our form for this purpose.  Chan... Read more