Employment law

May be fit for work acknowledgement letterOur letter sets up a meeting with an employee where their GP or other authorised healthcare professional has stated they may be fit for work if appropriate adjustments are made. Discuss the contents of the... Read more

Letter confirming temporary work alterationsOur letter confirming temporary work alterations assists you where, as a result of the recommendations in the statement of fitness for work, you've agreed a return-to-work plan with your absent employee. Do... Read more

Letter to staff before a TUPE transferIf you're the transferor employer, you should write to all of the affected employees before the TUPE transfer takes place advising them of the transfer of their employment from you to the transferee employer and l... Read more

Letter to staff following a TUPE transferIf you're the transferee employer, you should write to all of the affected employees shortly after the TUPE transfer has taken place advising them of the transfer of their employment from the transferor employe... Read more

Letter to ex-employee enforcing restrictive covenantsWhere you believe a former employee is in breach of enforceable restrictive covenants, you may wish to consider taking legal action against them in the civil courts. The starting point is normally ... Read more

Demotion clauseAs an alternative to formally warning or dismissing an employee for misconduct or poor work performance, it is permissible to provide in the contract that they will be demoted on a temporary basis.When can you demote?Demotion is the ... Read more

Employed or self-employed checklist This checklist sets out the main factors which may indicate whether an individual is employed or self-employed. Some pointers in considering relevant factors There is no exhaustive list of the factors that are rel... 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

IT security induction helpsheetAs cybercrime and cyber security attacks are two of the biggest business threats you face, it's advisable to cover IT security as part of your induction programme for new employees. Key areas to include are password secu... Read more