HR

Suspension on medical grounds letterSome jobs are covered by special health and safety regulations under which employees may be suspended from work on medical grounds. Use our letter to suspend an employee in this scenario but be aware of the circums... Read more

Letter inviting employee to attend a keeping in touch day An employee is under no obligation to attend a "keeping in touch" (KIT) day - it's entirely their choice. But if you feel this process would be beneficial, you can explain why. You should also se... Read more

 Letter explaining "keeping in touch" daysEmployees on maternity or adoption leave may work up to ten "keeping in touch" days without it having any effect on their statutory right to leave or pay. Before an employee goes on this type of leave, it's hel... Read more

Overpayment of wages letterAs a general rule, you're able to recover accidental overpayments of wages by making deductions from the employee's salary. For this type of deduction, you don't need the employee's consent.An authorised deductionOccasionally, ... Read more

Letter to employee who is imposing strong beliefsSometimes you come across employees with strong religious or philosophical beliefs. The Equality Act 2010 states that, if their belief is protected, an individual must not be treated less favourabl... 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

Letter requesting home visit with sick employeeUnder the terms of our sickness absence policy, you can request a home visit with a long-term sick employee. To enable you to do this, use our letter. When making home visits, be sensitive, don't try to b... Read more