Employment law

GDPR data protection clauseOur clause draws attention to your data protection policy and puts the employee under a contractual obligation to comply with any requirements or restrictions in that policy in their personal data-handling activities. It al... Read more

GDPR employee data processing checklistOur checklist sets out the various tasks you'll need to undertake to ensure UK GDPR compliance. Whilst some involve producing documents, others are geared towards checking your current processing operations and t... Read more

GDPR data subject access request formThe UK GDPR enables individuals to gain access, on request, to personal data that you hold about them. There's no particular format in which such a request should be made, but you can use our form to assist them wi... Read more

Successful trial period in alternative workWhere an employee accepts an alternative post during a redundancy programme, if the terms and conditions differ from those of their current post, there's a statutory trial period for both parties to establish... Read more

Response to retirement notificationWhere an employee has notified you of their intention to retire, you should acknowledge receipt of their notice and arrange a meeting with them so that you can discuss the retirement arrangements. Our letter also co... Read more

Disciplinary investigation reportOur disciplinary investigation report will help an investigating officer summarise the investigation that was carried out, including the evidence gathered, what it shows (and doesn't show) and their recommendations for... Read more

Secondment agreement This agreement is intended to be used where an agreement is reached between an employer, employee and a third party that the employee will work for that third party under contract while continuing in the employment of their orig... Read more

Letter confirming expiry of a warningIt's worth letting an employee know when a warning has expired so that they're aware the disciplinary or performance management paperwork has been removed from their file in compliance with data protection obligatio... Read more

Right to search policyIf you search an employee without their consent, it not only amounts to the civil offence of trespass but may also constitute a criminal assault. You therefore need to ensure you have a contractually binding right to search poli... Read more