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Employee Handbook Template UK
A comprehensive, ready-to-customise employee handbook covering company policies, leave entitlements, disciplinary procedures, health & safety, and GDPR compliance. Updated for 2026 UK employment law.
HR Compliance Audit Checklist
A 50-point compliance checklist covering employment contracts, right-to-work, data protection, health & safety, and statutory leave obligations.
Employee Onboarding Pack
Pre-boarding checklist, first-day agenda, first-week plan, 30/60/90-day goals template, and compliance task tracker.
Performance Review Template
Structured performance review form with competency ratings, objective setting, development plan, and employee self-assessment section.
Disciplinary Letter Templates (3 Stages)
Three ACAS-compliant disciplinary letter templates: investigation invite, hearing invite, and outcome letter.
Return-to-Work Interview Form
Structured return-to-work interview form for use after sickness absence. Covers absence reason, fitness to return, adjustments needed, and Bradford Factor reference.
Annual Leave Policy Template
Ready-to-use annual leave policy covering entitlement calculation, booking procedures, carry-over rules, bank holidays, and special leave.
Expenses Policy Template
Clear expenses policy with approved categories, claim limits, HMRC mileage rates, receipt requirements, and approval process.
Flexible Working Request Form
Employee flexible working request form compliant with the Employment Rights Act 1996. Covers proposed change, impact assessment, and employer response.
Redundancy Consultation Letter
Template redundancy consultation letter for individual and collective situations. Covers business rationale, selection criteria, and employee rights.
Offer Letter Template
Professional offer letter template covering salary, start date, benefits, probation period, and terms. UK employment law compliant.
Exit Interview Questionnaire
15-question exit interview form with rating scales. Gain insights from departing employees on management, culture, and reasons for leaving.
Time Off Request Form
Employee leave request form with manager approval section. Covers annual leave, sick leave, compassionate leave, and TOIL.
I-9 Preparation Checklist
Step-by-step I-9 compliance checklist covering pre-hire preparation, acceptable documents (List A / List B + C), Section 1 & 2 completion, E-Verify steps, reverification rules, and storage requirements.
US Employee Handbook Template
Comprehensive US employee handbook with at-will employment language, EEO/anti-discrimination (Title VII, ADA, ADEA), harassment prevention, FMLA, PTO, COBRA, 401(k), OSHA workplace safety, and acknowledgment signature page.
US PTO Policy Template
Accrual-based PTO policy with rates by tenure, carry-over rules, blackout periods, request/approval process, and state-specific payout requirements (CA, IL, MA, and more).
US Offer Letter Template
Professional offer letter with prominent at-will employment statement, compensation details, benefits summary, 401(k), equity/stock options section, contingencies (background check, I-9), and acceptance signature.
US Performance Review Template
Structured performance review with self-assessment, 5-competency rating grid (1-5 scale), goal/OKR review, SMART goals, development plan, 360 feedback summary, overall rating, and PIP consideration checkbox.
Frequently asked questions
Are these templates really free?
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Are these templates UK-compliant?
Yes, all templates are written for UK employment law and updated for 2026. They reference current legislation including the Employment Rights Act, ACAS Code of Practice, Equality Act 2010, and Working Time Regulations.
Can I customise the templates?
Absolutely. All editable fields are marked with [BRACKETS] so you can easily find and replace them with your company details, policies, and specific requirements.
What format are the downloads?
All templates are provided as HTML files, optimised for printing as PDF from your browser. Simply open the file and use File > Print > Save as PDF to create a professional document.
How often are templates updated?
We review all templates quarterly for legislative changes and update them as needed. When significant employment law changes occur (such as the Employment Rights Bill provisions), we update affected templates promptly.
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