Employment law
No smoking policyThe smoking ban that applies to most enclosed or partially enclosed workplaces and public premises is now well established. Use our template to make sure that your policy complies across the UK.What's covered?Smoke-free legislation ... Read more
01 Dec 2023
Letter confirming reasonable adjustmentsWhere you've agreed to implement reasonable adjustments for an employee's disability or health condition, it's advisable to confirm the details of those agreed adjustments in writing.Reasonable adjustmentsReasonab... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Alcohol and drug testing clauseYou should only include our clause in the contracts of those in safety critical roles whose use of alcohol or drugs poses safety risks.ApplicationIt's not appropriate to operate an alcohol and drug screening programme fo... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Generative AI policyOur policy puts rules in place to ensure that generative AI applications are used by employees in a controlled and responsible way. This should help to maximise the benefits of the technology and minimise the risks.pros and consGe... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Letter terminating consultancy agreementYou can use our letter to terminate your agreement with a self-employment consultant.Genuinely self-employed?Assuming your consultant is genuinely self-employed, i.e. is independent and in business of their own... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Induction checklistWhen a new employee starts work, it's important to have some form of induction with them. Use our induction checklist to remind you of the key matters to cover and to enable you to keep a formal record of what's been covered, by whom... Read more
10 Nov 2023
Application formOnly seek personal information on an application form that is relevant to the recruitment decision. Our application form ensures you ask all the right questions.Of relevant applicationIf you require candidates to fill in an applicat... Read more
07 Nov 2023
Response to TUPE transfer objectionEmployees have the right to object to their employment transferring to a new employer under TUPE by informing either the transferor or the transferee.Right to objectThe Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employ... Read more
16 Oct 2023
Missing contract of employment letterOccasionally, employment contracts can go missing or be misfiled. If you can't find an employee's employment contract despite conducting extensive searches, use our letter to advise them accordingly.A missing contra... Read more
16 Oct 2023
Climate change provisionsWe've drafted a few environmentally friendly provisions that you can include in employment contracts or your staff handbook if you wish.Fighting climate changeWhat we've done in our Climate Change Provisions is to provide optio... Read more
16 Oct 2023