Employment law

Grievance investigation planCreating an investigation plan for an appointed grievance investigation manager can provide them with a structured approach to follow when conducting their investigation. Appointment of investigation managerWhere an emplo... 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 announcement of employee's return to workUse our statement to announce to other staff that an employee is returning to work following long-term absence due to either sickness or maternity, adoption or shared parental leave or a career break.I... Read more

Menopause policyEmployees transitioning through the menopause may be experiencing symptoms that can adversely impact their work life, so put in place our policy to set out how you'll support them.Legislative settingThe menopause will affect a signific... Read more

Letter confirming a career breakIf you grant an employee time off work for a career break or sabbatical, you should confirm the provisions relating to it in writing, even if you already have a policy in place governing the situation. In particular it... Read more

Driving whilst on company-related business policyFrom time to time, employees who don't have company cars may use their own vehicles on company-related business, such as attending client meetings or site visits. Our driving whilst on company-related b... Read more

Election for extended hire period for agency workerAs an alternative to paying a transfer fee where you want to directly employ a temporary agency worker, you can instead opt for an extended hire period.Statutory provisionsThe Conduct of Employment A... Read more

Extra bank holidays clauseIf the government announces an extra bank holiday, whether employees are then entitled to an additional day's holiday will depend on the wording of their employment contracts.   Extra bank and public holidaysOccasionally, t... Read more

Record of home visit with sick employeeWhere you've arranged to visit a long-term sick employee at home to discuss their current state of health and any potential adjustments to support their return to work, make sure you keep a meeting record.  Pur... Read more

Election to pay transfer fee for agency workerAn agency supplying you with a temporary worker can normally charge you a transfer fee where you then offer that worker permanent direct employment with you. If you agree to pay that fee, use our letter t... Read more