Reference requestAlways take up references, regardless of how "perfect" for the job a prospective employee appears to be. It's not unknown for candidates to lie on application forms or at interview or to have overstated their abilities. Use our referenc... Read more

Self-certification of sickness absence formWhere an employee has been absent from work due to illness for seven days or less, you should ask them to complete a self-certificate form on their first day back at work. This should include a section to re... Read more

Parental leave request formBoth male and female employees are entitled to take unpaid parental leave to look after a child under 18 in respect of whom they have parental responsibility. This could involve the employee taking up to 18 weeks off work, ... Read more

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

Paternity leave request formThe right to paternity leave entitles eligible employees to take either a single period of one or two weeks off work or two non-consecutive periods of one week each off work following the birth or adoption of a child for... Read more