Topic: Employment law
Extension of probationary period letterWhere a probationary employee is not achieving the standards of performance or conduct that you expect, you might wish to consider extending their probationary period. You may also wish to do this where they've b... Read more
13 Jan 2023
Ex gratia termination payment receiptOur ex gratia termination payment receipt not only asks the employee to confirm receipt of an ex gratia payment but it also enables you to reach a full and final settlement on their contractual claims related to t... Read more
01 Oct 2012
No oral variation clauseA no oral variation clause is one which states that any contract amendments or variations must be in writing, so oral agreements are ineffective. If you include it in employment contracts, it can give certainty, but make sure ... Read more
09 Nov 2018
Whole agreement clauseInsert our whole agreement clause into all new contracts of employment, to make clear that any previous oral or written agreements, discussions, negotiations, promises, correspondence, assurances, representations or understandin... Read more
04 Jan 2019
Staff handbook guidelinesOur guidelines for managers on staff handbooks will help you when assembling a staff handbook from our various policies and procedures. They will assist you in deciding which policies and procedures should be contractual and ... Read more
12 Apr 2024
Letter of consent to medical examination pre-appointmentUse this letter when you need to obtain the consent of a successful job applicant to a medical examination. Note that the wording set out after the letter should be printed on the reverse of t... Read more
24 May 2018
Notice to take holiday during notice periodOur notice can be used to require an employee to take some, or all, of their remaining annual leave entitlement during their notice period on resignation or dismissal. As well as removing them from the workp... Read more
11 Apr 2017
Car or car allowance clauseIf you provide an employee with a company car, or a car allowance, you need to refer to it in their written statement of employment particulars, or employment contract.Statutory provisionsThe Employment Rights Act 1996 requ... Read more
10 May 2020
Offer of permanent job at end of apprenticeshipWhere you're able to offer a permanent role to an apprentice whose apprenticeship is coming to an end, you can use our letter to make that offer.Unfair dismissal riskTowards the end of an apprentice's appr... Read more
12 Nov 2021
Approved English apprenticeship agreementEmployers are allowed to employ apprentices on contracts of employment, rather than on contracts of apprenticeship, subject to complying with specified conditions. Our approved English apprenticeship agreement... Read more
27 Dec 2023