Job share particulars This letter may be used to record an agreed job share arrangement, for example following a flexible working request.  Legal positionA job share occurs where two (or possibly more) employees share the duties and responsibilities... Read more

Sickness absence policyOur policy statement sets out a detailed reporting procedure for both short-term and long-term sickness absence, including the provision of evidence of incapacity, consideration of statements of fitness for work, "return-to-work... Read more

Unauthorised absence policyOur policy statement makes it clear that unauthorised absences will not be tolerated and will be dealt with under the disciplinary procedure. Whilst this may seem obvious, including it in the staff handbook makes the posit... Read more

Letter advising employee to remain at home until medical evidence obtained about suitability to workIt's not unusual for some employees to want to return to work after a bout of sickness absence before they are well enough to do so, or to refuse to go... Read more

Letter of dismissal on long-term incapacity groundsUse our letter when dismissing an employee due to long-term sickness absence. You must first have followed a fair dismissal procedure, including obtaining medical evidence and consulting with the emp... Read more

Job-share clauseIf two employees share a full-time role on a job-share basis, it's worth inserting our job-share clause into both of their contracts of employment. Be aware that if one job sharer leaves, you can't just dismiss the other one.Legal posit... Read more