Latest model policies: notice periods and probation
The HR & Compliance Centre policies and documents section has been enhanced by the addition of a model notice periods policy and a probation policy.
- Notice periods policy Use this model policy to set out the circumstances in which an employee will be required to work his or her notice period and the employer's expectations of the employee during the notice period.
- Probation policy Use this model policy to set out a probationary procedure for all new employees and (at the employer's discretion) to existing employees transferring into different roles.
Also
The HR & Compliance Centre employment law manual provides comprehensive guidance on contractual rights on termination, including notice periods, pay in lieu of notice, and taxation of pay in lieu.
Line manager briefing on effective management of probationary periods This entry from the HR & Compliance Centre line manager briefing section aims to help line managers to understand the processes involved in managing probationary periods and to explain the law and good practice in this area.
Policies and documents on probation The HR & Compliance Centre policies and documents section includes a probation period assessment form and letters to an employee confirming satisfactory completion of a probationary period or dismissal for poor performance during a probationary period.
