Employment law

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

Dismissal for taking part in industrial actionThis letter covers situations where the taking part in an unofficial industrial action has led to a serious breach of contract equivalent to gross misconduct which justifies you dismissing the employee wi... Read more

Lay offs and short-time working checklistShort-time work or a temporary lay off can be a solution to short term problems such as a temporary downturn in business. This checklist is useful where employees may be entitled to a guarantee payment or a re... Read more

Accepting resignation during disciplinary processThis letter is for use before a disciplinary procedure has been completed. If the disciplinary process is continued, and a decision is made to dismiss, use our dismissal after receipt of resignation le... Read more

Confirmation of juror's loss of earnings This letter may be used as an alternative to the standard form provided by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. When to use the letterThere is no obligation to pay an employee who is absent for jury service, but if ... Read more

Adoption leave checklist This checklist sets out the main issues to be considered by an employer when an employee wishes to take adoption leave. Adoption appointmentsNote that prospective adopters who have been notified that an adoptive child is (or... Read more

Accepting resignation during grievance processUse this letter when an employee resigns while there is an ongoing grievance process which has resulted from a grievance that they have raised. Should you continue to look at the grievance?It is prudent ... Read more

Notifying end date after automatic commencement of maternity leave This letter may be used in various situations where an employee's maternity leave has started automatically. When to use the letterThe employee's maternity leave may have started autom... Read more

Permission for employee to have second job while on sick pay clause Insert this permission clause into your sickness absence policy or contract of employment. Why clause is usefulThis will give you protection if one of your employees either has or w... Read more

Information and consultation checklist - occupational and personal pension schemesUse this checklist if you have 50+ employees before certain changes are made to their occupational pensions or personal pension schemes which you contribute to.  Legal... Read more