TUPE employee rep role explanation letterWhere you need to commence TUPE consultation with appropriate representatives, it's helpful to start by letting them know what their role is in the process by using our letter. Your duty is to inform and, where... Read more

Opt-out agreementAn opt-out agreement permits an employee to work more than the maximum average of 48 hours a week set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998. However, it must be voluntarily entered into by the employee. You can't force them to sign... Read more

Job vacancy letter during parent-related leaveEnsure that you notify all employees who are absent on parent-related leave of any internal job vacancies that might arise within your business and give them the opportunity to apply. Our letter ensures y... Read more

Letter rejecting time off for religious festivalUse our letter to reject an employee's request for special time off for a religious festival or holiday. Unless you contractually provide for time off work in this situation, you're within your rights to ... Read more

Overtime and time off in lieu clauseIf you require an employee to work overtime hours from time to time, use our overtime and time off in lieu clause. It's then up to you whether you are going to pay overtime payments, grant time off in lieu or give n... Read more

Letter discussing removal of health risks during pregnancyIf your risk assessment identifies health and safety risks for a pregnant employee, use our letter to arrange a meeting with her to discuss removing or reducing those risks. If that proves not... Read more

Letter declining a career breakIf you refuse to grant an employee time off work for a career break or sabbatical, you should ideally confirm your position in writing, even if you already have a policy in place which sets out the grounds on which you ... Read more