Employment Updates

Birmingham City Council could be forced to pay out up to £600m in equal pay case.

Thousands of female Birmingham City Council staff could receive a share of up to £600m in compensation after winning an equal pay employment tribunal case.

Up to 5,000 female workers, including cleaners, care assistants & cooks, brought the case against the council after they were not paid bonuses that were offered to male refuse collectors, allowing the men to earn more than £50,000 a year.

The tribunal found these bonuses were discriminatory because it was rewarding male workers for doing their jobs properly.  Read more

 


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HR letters - A selection of general purpose HR letters from probation periods through to retirement.
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Dismissal In Probation Period £4.00 04/02/2010
During a new employees' probation period it may become apparent they are not capable of the role or their conduct is not satisfactory and you want to dismiss them. This letter should be issued to the employee upon dismissal. If you wish to dismiss an employee via this route it is advised to do so at least one week before their probation period is due to end. View Sample Add to Cart
Extension Of Probation Period Letter £2.00 04/02/2010

To extend an employees' probation period there should be a valid reason. For example; there may be times when coming to the end of a new employees probation period you are still not convinced of their ability or conduct and may wish to extend the probationary period to assist you making the final decision. This Extension of Probation Period letter should be used in these circumstances.

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Poor Performance Letter £2.00 04/02/2010
When an employee is under performing and you have had held an initial meeting outside of the disciplinary process this letter can be used to confirm the meeting took place and the performance issues that were highlighted to the employee. A copy of this letter should also be placed in the employees' personnel file for future reference. View Sample Add to Cart
Retirement Notification Letter £2.00 23/02/2010

It is good practice to inform employees that are 12 months away from the standard retirement age. The retirement notification letter does this and allows you to consider your options as an employer.

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Salary Increase Letter £2.00 04/02/2010
When a salary increase is awarded to an employee it is best practice to notify them in writing. A copy of the Salary Increaes letter should also be kept in their personnel file so you have a copy for your records. View Sample Add to Cart
Successful Completion Of Probation Letter £2.00 23/02/2010
When an employee reaches the end of their employment probation period successfully it is best practice to notify them as such. This may also bring a salary increase which will also require a record keeping. A copy of the successful completion of probation letter should be kept on the employee personnel file for future reference. View Sample Add to Cart
Sympathy Letter £2.00 23/02/2010
This letter can be given when a loyal employee has personal issues such as a seriously ill close relative, a member of the family has deceased or the employee themself is seriously ill. A sympathy letter from the company will offer support to the employee at a time when they need it the most. View Sample Add to Cart
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