Employment law

Letter to wider workforce about redundancy situationIt's good practice to inform the wider workforce about a redundancy situation as it can stop rumours and ease unrest. They don't need to know all the details about your redundancy programme but do let... Read more

Selection criteriaIn deciding whom to select for redundancy, you need to consider your pool for selection, the objective criteria that you are going to apply and the adoption of a fair marking system. An unfair selection for redundancy can result in ... Read more

Rejection of candidate after interview letterAfter the recruitment process has concluded, reject the unsuccessful interviewees and then destroy their personal information after a reasonable period of time, e.g. six months, and in accordance with the ... Read more

References policyEvery employer is asked for a reference at some stage. But how should you respond - if indeed you choose to respond at all? How should you give the reference? What sort of detail should it contain? Our policy provides the answers.Re... Read more

Letter to ex-employee threatening to contact ICOUse our letter where you believe a former employee has taken personal data with them on leaving employment, such as client records, without your permission. Unlawfully obtaining personal data is a crimi... Read more

Letter requesting consent to obtain medical report and medical report consent formWhen you require a medical report from an employee's GP or consultant, you will first need their written consent in order to comply with the Access to Medical Reports Ac... Read more

Letter requesting attendance at a medical examination and medical examination consent formAs an alternative to requesting a medical report from an employee's own GP or consultant, there is the option of the employee undergoing a medical examination by... Read more

Character reference questionnaireIt's advisable to take up at least two written references in relation to a prospective employee and three is even better.  Use our character reference request to seek a non-work-related personal reference.Of previous ... Read more

Response to unsolicited CVOur response to unsolicited CV letter contains a number of alternative options for dealing with unsolicited CVs sent in by individuals or recruitment agencies. Make sure you set out the correct position for rejection and don... Read more

Verification of qualifications consent formIf you intend to check qualifications listed on an applicant's CV or application form, use our consent form to secure the release of documents or information from a third party. It's a data protection requirem... Read more