This letter should be sent by the employer following a meeting to discuss short-term absence. It confirms what was discussed, what the sickness policy states and what was agreed regarding improvements and the monitoring of the employee’s sickness record.

This is a comprehensive sickness absence policy which outlines notification procedures, definitions of short and long term absence, procedures for dealing with short and long term absence, trigger points, medical appointments and return to work interviews, among other important information. It is recommended that all employers have a clear sickness policy so that employees are clear on the procedures.

This policy outlines the organisations smoking policy and outlines where employees are permitted to smoke.

This guide provides an overview for employing young persons. The guide covers who is classified as a young worker and who is classified as a child worker. This guide provides a summary of the legislation and the entitlements of young persons.

This policy outlines the expectations of employees at work related social events. This policy clarifies what is considerd a work place event and the conduct expected of employees at such events.

This policy covers the organisations rules in relation to the prevention of bribery.The policy outlines the bahaviour expected of employees and the rules around accepting gifts.

This letter can be sent to an employee who has made a protected disclosure inviting the employee to a meeting to discuss the matter in detail.

This form can be completed by any employee who wishes to make a proteted disclosure. This form outlines the details of the disclosure and the individuals involved.

This letter can be sent to an employee after an initial consultation meeting outlining that agreement has been reached to change the employees terms and conditions. This letter outlines the terms to be changed and requests the employee sign and return a copy to signify their agreement.

This letter can be sent to an employee following a meeting to discuss a temporary change to their terms and conditions on health and safety grounds. This letter outlines the reason for the changes and requests the employee to sign and return a copy.

This letter should be sent following an initial meeting to seek the agreement of an employee to vary their terms and conditions of employment.

This policy outines the organisations procedure for booking unpaid leave. This policy outlines that other leave should be exhausted prior to booking unpaid leave. The policy also covers the process for booking leave the restrictions around unpaid leave.

This script can be used for a consultation meeting regarding employees who will be transferring employment. The script can be used as a guide to ensure employees are initially fully informed as far as possible.

This script can be used for an employer whose business will be transferring to another organisation, meaning that a number of employees will be transferring employment. The script can be used as a guide to ensure employees are initially fully informed as far as possible.

This form is provided for affected employees to elect their chosen representative to inform them and consult with the organisation on their behalf during a transfer of undertakings situation.

This letter can be used to invite elected representatives to a final consultation meeting. At this stage the elected representative will have been chosen by colleagues. If there are less than 50 employees and the workforce is not Unionised, this document can be amended to invite employees to individual meetings.

This template can be used by a transferor whose employee does not wish to transfer and avail of their right to have their terms and conditions of employment honoured. If an employee has expressed a concern that they do not wish to transfer, they must put this in writing in order to prevent a constructive dismissal claim.

This is a letter that can be used by the transferor (outgoing employer) informing them that the personnel files have been sent and what information is contained within the personnel files.

This letter notifies affected employees that their employment will be transferred to another employer, the date of transfer and that a consultation process will take place.

This letter can be used to inform elected representatives that there will be a Transfer of Undertakings and that a consultation process will imminently take place. At this stage the elected representative will have been chosen by colleagues. If there are less than 50 employees and the workforce is not Unionised, this document can be amended to inform individuals rather than elected representatives. Consultation must commence at least 30 days before the transfer.

This letter can be used to invite the elected representatives to a consultation meeting to discuss questions/queries/concerns of them and their work colleagues. At this stage the elected representative will have been chosen by colleagues. If there are less than 50 employees and the workforce is not Unionised, this document can be amended to invite employees to individual meetings.

This letter invites employees to elect an employee representative to consult with the employer on their behalf, in advance of a TUPE process.

This letter can be sent by either the transferee or the transferor, and informs affected employees that their employment will be transferred on a certain date, that their terms and conditions will be honoured and that a consultation process will take place.

This is a letter that the transferee (the incoming employer) can send to the transferor (outgoing employer) to request employment information for the employees who are due to be transferred. The letter specifies the documents required such as contracts of employment, personnel files, attendance records, disciplinary and grievance records, leave records and performance files, among other important pieces of employment information.This letter is normally sent as part of the due dilligence process before any agreement is made.

This letter can be sent to an employee who has submitted a request for training or study leave. This letter is inviting the employee to a meeting to discuss the details of the requested leave.

This letter can be sent to an employee who has resigned and there is a training agreement in place to permit the employer to recover costs of training that was paid for the employee. This letter provides details for the reimbursement of the training fees.

This letter should be sent to an employee who has requested to study or undertake training and outlines the terms in which the employer will grant the leave. The letter also includes the option if the employer will pay or not pay for the training.

This letter can be sent to an employee when the employer has agreed to pay for training. This letter outlines that the employee will be required to repay the costs of the training should they resign and provides details of when the reimbursement will apply.

This letter can be sent as a follow up to an employee’s request for training. This letter outlines the reasons the employer has refused the employee’s request.

There is no legislation surrounding whether an employee is liable to repay training costs upon leaving employment. Many employers lose their return on investment into employees’ development should they leave. It is recommended that employers ask employees to complete a training agreement to ensure they are protected. This training agreement provides detailed information on when the employee will be required to reimburse the employer.