This document serves as a template for conducting return-to-work meetings following employee sick leave. It guides the structure for discussions, ensuring that updates on workplace changes, confidentiality adherence, details and reasons for absence, any disability or pregnancy connections, and absence durations are covered. It also assists in establishing if the employee is ready to return, discusses any medical recommendations, and outlines agreed actions to aid their transition back to work. Additionally, it considers any potential factors affecting recovery and finalizes next steps, including the employee’s return date or scheduling a further review if needed. This template can help HR personnel manage return-to-work processes systematically and in compliance with relevant legal requirements.

This document serves as a template for recording discussions during an employee performance appraisal meeting. It guides the appraiser to document the employee's current performance against previously set objectives, identify areas for development and training, outline career planning interests, and capture any other pertinent discussion points. It categorizes performance levels and requires signatures from both the employee and appraiser, ensuring all parties have a copy, and the record is filed appropriately.

This document is a model settlement agreement used to resolve potential legal claims between an employer and an employee. It outlines the terms and conditions under which both parties agree to settle disputes related to the employee's employment or its termination, without admission of liability by the employer. It includes provisions for termination dates, settlement payments, withdrawal of legal proceedings, confidentiality, and return of property. The agreement is comprehensive in its coverage of potential employment claims under various UK laws and ensures that the conditions for a valid settlement agreement are met, including independent legal advice for the employee.

This document provides a structured recruitment checklist designed to aid employers in the recruitment process. It comprises steps from planning and preparing job descriptions to finalizing candidate selection and completing pre-employment checks. Employers can adapt this template to fit their specific recruitment needs, making it a useful tool for organizing and systematizing hiring procedures. It offers guidance on legal compliance, documentation, and interview processes, supporting efficient and fair recruitment practices.

This document serves as a template for offering a job to a successful candidate. It outlines the job title, salary, start date, employment status (permanent, fixed-term, temporary), reporting manager, and probationary period. It requires the candidate to undergo pre-employment checks and encourages communication for any queries. The candidate must sign and return the letter to accept the job offer. It is used to formalize employment offers and set the terms and conditions of employment clearly.

This document provides optional template letters for employers to initiate settlement discussions with employees, either with or without prior performance management or disciplinary actions. It is designed to facilitate negotiations for a settlement agreement to end an employment relationship. The document advises on procedural elements, such as detailing the terms of the proposed settlement, the need for independent legal advice, and the non-admissibility of the discussion under Section 111A of the Employment Rights Act 1996. This can be used by employers as a guide to correctly and legally offer a settlement agreement to their employees.

This legal document is a template for a ‘written statement of employment particulars’ as required under the Employment Rights Act 1996 in the UK. It provides a structured format for employers to outline key terms and conditions of employment, including details such as start date, job description, pay, working hours, holiday entitlement, additional benefits, sick pay, leave entitlements, pension arrangements, training requirements, probationary period, notice period, collective agreements, grievance procedures, and disciplinary rules. Employers can use this template to ensure compliance with legal requirements when drafting contracts for new employees, while also customizing specific terms to fit their organizational policies and the role in question.

This document serves as a formal notification to an employee regarding a scheduled disciplinary meeting. It outlines the necessary details such as the date, time, and location of the meeting, and informs the employee that the purpose is to discuss a potential disciplinary action in accordance with the company's procedures. It also specifies the subject matter and evidence being considered, along with the possible consequences of the hearing. The document allows the employee the option to be accompanied by a colleague or union representative and requests notification of such arrangements prior to the meeting.

This reference request letter can be used by employers or hiring managers to obtain information about a job applicant from a referee. The document provides a template for requesting either a basic work reference, a detailed work reference, or a character reference. It includes prompts for information on employment history, job performance, personal character, and suitability for a new role, thereby helping in assessing the applicant's qualifications and fit for the position they have applied for.

This document is a self-appraisal form used by employees to prepare for appraisal meetings with their managers. It facilitates discussions on job performance, objectives, standards, training, and future prospects. Employees can use this form to provide a self-assessment of their accomplishments, challenges, skills, and training needs. The form can either be shared with the manager prior to the meeting for their consideration or used privately for self-guidance.