Recent Workplace and Environment documents
Letter providing NMW statementIf you employ any staff who are paid at national minimum or national living wage levels, it's good employment relations practice to advise them in writing of the government's annual increases.Annual increasesYou must pay y... Read more
UPDATED08 Mar 2024
UPDATED26 Feb 2024
UPDATED26 Feb 2024
Chemical register - environmental protectionHaving a register of substances which could adversely affect the environment is an efficient way of demonstrating your management of such chemicals. Use our form to record the chemicals used, their impact a... Read more
UPDATED26 Feb 2024
Wellness self-assessment checklistIf a member of staff tells you that they're suffering with mental health problems caused by their work, evaluate the possible causes in an objective manner. Use our checklist to do this.InvestigationWith our Wellness ... Read more
UPDATED23 Feb 2024
Hand-arm vibration calculatorExcessive use of vibrating tools can lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a debilitating condition characterised by white fingers and a loss of feeling in the hands. Use our calculator to help you to control the ri... Read more
UPDATED23 Feb 2024
Flow chart - first aid personnel needsYour first aid needs will vary depending on the size and nature of your business. To help you identify them, we've created an easy-to-use flow chart to assist you.Identifying personnel needsOnce you've assessed you... Read more
UPDATED23 Feb 2024
Alternative disciplinary sanctions letterIt's possible to impose a disciplinary sanction other than dismissal on an employee provided you've the contractual right to do so and the sanction is only temporary.Usual disciplinary sanctionsThe Acas Code of ... Read more
UPDATED12 Feb 2024
Disciplinary demotion letterInstead of dismissing an employee for misconduct or gross misconduct, it is permissible to demote them as a disciplinary sanction provided this is on a temporary basis and you have the contractual right to do so. Our disci... Read more
UPDATED12 Feb 2024
List of gross misconduct offencesAs part of your disciplinary procedure, it's wise to insert a list of the offences that you regard as potential gross misconduct and which could therefore render the employee liable to summary dismissal, i.e. dismissal... Read more
UPDATED05 Feb 2024
