Employment law

Letter notifying change to maternity leave datesThis letter may be used where an employee wishes to change the start date of their maternity leave. The letter must be sent within 28 days of the employee's notice to change the start date and sets out t... Read more

Letter notifying change to adoption leave datesThis letter may be used where an employee wishes to change the start date of their adoption leave. The letter must be sent within 28 days of the employee's notice to change the start date and sets out the... Read more

No disciplinary action letterUse this letter when no disciplinary action is to be brought against an employee after an initial investigation.  No case to answerFollowing an investigation into disciplinary allegations, you might conclude that there i... Read more

Letter rejecting time off for religious festivalUse our letter to reject an employee's request for special time off for a religious festival or holiday. Unless you contractually provide for time off work in this situation, you're within your rights to ... Read more

Pre-employment checklist This checklist may be used where a job offer has been accepted to assist in checking that any pre-conditions and checks have been satisfied or carried out and lists the main things to think about when a new employee starts t... Read more

Grievance meeting order of proceedingsManagers need to conduct grievance meetings in a constructive and fair manner, allowing the employee to fully explain their grievance and state how they think it should be resolved. Our document will help manager... Read more

Performance progress recordUse our performance progress record to track the improvements, or lack of improvement, in an employee's performance during the review period following the issuing of a formal performance warning. You should use it at regular... Read more

Trade union recognition agreement Use this agreement where you have voluntarily agreed to recognise a union.  Although not strictly necessary to have a written document, it is useful to do so and will make it clear what has been agreed.  Enforceab... Read more