Our set of UK employment law guidance documents for employers and HR managers
Guidance Documents for Employers
Unfair Dismissal
Employees with the requisite length of service have the right not to be unfairly dismissed.
This quick to read guidance document provides an...
Lay Off and Short-time Working
This quick to read guidance document summarises the right some employers have to implement lay off and/or short-time working, including when this can be done...
Parental Bereavement Leave
Eligible employees will be entitled to take statutory parental bereavement leave and may also be entitled to statutory parental bereavement pay.
This guidance...
Flexible Working Meeting Invite Letter
A template letter which is intended to be used when inviting an employee to a meeting to discuss their flexible working request in more detail.
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Dealing with Absenteeism
Perhaps one of the most common queries that we receive from employers is how to deal with absenteeism.
This quick to read guidance document provides an...
Flexible Working
All employees in the UK with the requisite length of service have the statutory right to make a flexible working request.
This quick to read...
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Employers should ensure their business is compliant with the requirement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). From an HR / employment law perspective,...
Grievance Meeting Invite Letter
A template letter which is intended to be used when inviting an employee to a grievance meeting.
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Grievances
Employers should deal with grievances in accordance with their own grievance policy, any contractual documentation and also the ACAS Code of Practice on Discipline...
Managing Employee Absence
Perhaps one of the most common queries that we receive from employers is how to deal with absenteeism.
This document contains our top tips for employers...
Managing Employee Performance
Employee performance issues can cost employers time, effort and money and it is essential that employers feel confident in dealing with poor performance.
This...
Modern Slavery Act
The Modern Slavery Act was introduced to combat crimes of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. It recognises that businesses...
Parental Leave
Employees who satisfy particular criteria will be entitled to take parental leave.
This quick to read guidance document provides an overview...
Performance Management
Employee performance issues can cost employers time, effort and money and it is essential that employers feel confident in dealing with poor performance.
This...
Redundancy
A redundancy situation can arise in various circumstances, and it is important that an employer deals with a redundancy situation in a fair manner in order...
Reference Request Letter
A template letter which is intended to be used when writing to an applicant’s former employer, requesting a reference.
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Shared Parental Leave
Employees who satisfy particular criteria will be entitled to take shared parental leave.
This quick to read guidance document provides an overview of...
Statement of Initial Employment Particulars Checklist
From 6 April 2020, the Statement of Initial Employment as required under Section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 must include the information outlined...
Template Redundancy Consultation Timeline
This template gives employers an overview of a typical redundancy consultation timeline but can be modified to the specific circumstances of any redundancy...
Template letter - Wage increase
In the UK, all workers are entitled to be paid the National Minimum Wage.
This template letter outlines to employees who are in receipt of the National...
Top Tips For Dealing With Disciplinary Matters
An employer’s failure to follow their own disciplinary procedure, or the ACAS code of practice in relation to disciplinary matters, could result in the...
Top Tips for Drafting an Expenses Policy
An expenses policy is a document which outlines an employer’s procedure for handling business related expenses. It informs employees of their entitlement...
Top Tips for Implementing a Dress Code
An employer’s dress code should clearly specify what clothing is and is not appropriate for staff to wear to work. It may be appropriate for an employer...
Working Time
The Working Time Regulations impose a number of obligations in relation to the working time of employees.
This quick to read guidance document summarises...