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Written Statement of Employment Particulars
This document is a Written Statement of Employment Particulars, which details the essential terms and conditions of employment as required by the Employment Rights Act 1996. It covers critical aspects such as start date, job title, pay, working hours, holiday entitlement, benefits, sick pay, pension arrangements, and disciplinary procedures. This statement serves as a foundational document for an employee's engagement with an employer.
Resignation Notice Letter by Acas
This template is a formal resignation letter designed for an employee to notify their employer of their intention to leave their position. It allows the employee to specify their last day of employment and optionally inquire about accrued holiday and pay.
Grievance Letter Template by Acas
This template provides a structured letter for an employee or worker to formally raise a grievance with their employer. It allows the individual to detail their problem or complaint, include any supporting evidence, and specify their desired resolution. The letter also requests a meeting to discuss the grievance and allows for the worker to be accompanied.
Grievance Appeal Letter by Acas
This template provides a formal letter for an employee to appeal a grievance decision made by their employer. It allows the employee to state their reasons for the appeal, suggest a resolution, and request a meeting, optionally with an accompanying person.
Flexible Working Request Letter by Acas
This template allows an employee to formally request a change to their working pattern, such as reducing hours or working from home. It is designed to be a statutory flexible working request, outlining the current arrangement and the desired new one. The template guides the employee to provide necessary details for their employer.
Redundancy Appeal Letter by Acas
Reasonable Adjustment Request by Acas
Letter to Tell Your Employer You’re Pregnant by Acas
This template provides a basic letter for an employee to formally notify their employer of their pregnancy. It allows the employee to state their estimated due date and desired maternity leave start date, serving as an initial communication for maternity leave arrangements.
Investigation Letter by Acas
Shared Parental Leave Forms for Parents by Acas
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