Model documents and policies
Downloadable and customisable documents relating to lay-off and short-time working. For more information see the employment pages on lay-off and short-time working and guarantee pay.
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Lay-off and short-time working contract clause
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This contract clause can be inserted into a contract to outline how lay-off and short-time working will apply to their employment, including notice periods and payment during these periods.
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Letter acknowledging resignation after lay-off or short-time working
Letter acknowledging resignation after lay-off or short-time working
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Use this letter template to confirm receipt of an employee's resignation following a period of lay-off or short-time working. The letter includes sections on redundancy payment and notice periods.
Letter acknowledging written intention to claim redundancy payment during lay-off or short-time working
Letter acknowledging written intention to claim redundancy payment during lay-off or short-time working
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Use this letter to acknowledge receipt of an employee's claim for a redundancy payment during a period of lay-off or short-term working. The letter outlines that the company is considering their request and explains when the employee can expect the company to confirm their position.
Letter to place employee on a period of short-time working
Letter to place employee on a period of short-time working
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Use this letter to let employees know that there will be a period of short-time working and what the implications are for employees. The letter confirms the period of time of the short-time working and has options to explain the payment employees will receive during this time.
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Letter confirming an employee can return to work following lay-off or short-time working period
Letter confirming an employee can return to work following lay-off or short-time working period
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Send this letter to an employee to confirm that the period of lay-off or short-time working is over and that they can resume work. The letter confirms the details of their return including payment, start date and start time.
Letter seeking agreement to lay-off or short-time working where no contractual right exists
Letter seeking agreement to lay-off or short-time working where no contractual right exists
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This letter template can be used to seek the agreement of an employee to a period of lay-off or short-time working. The letter explains why this period is necessary and explains that the company needs the consent of the employees to implement this period of lay-off or short-time working. The letter also outlines the dates of the period of non-work and has options to explain the payment employees can expect to receive during this time.
Letter to reject Notification of Intention to Claim
Letter to reject Notification of Intention to Claim
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Use this letter template to acknowledge the notice of intention to claim redundancy payment and choose the appropriate explanation for why the employee is not entitled to claim redundancy payment.
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