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View full libraryThis Relocation Policy provides a clear framework for supporting employees who are required or asked to relocate for work. It sets out the circumstances in which relocation support may be available, the types of assistance that may be considered and the expectations placed on employees receiving support.
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1 Overview
1.1 This policy sets out the organisation's approach to supporting employees who are required or agree to relocate for work. It is intended to provide a consistent framework for considering relocation assistance, approving eligible costs and explaining the responsibilities of employees receiving support.
1.2 Relocation support will not necessarily be available in every circumstance. Each request will be considered in light of the business requirement, the employee's circumstances, the proposed relocation and the terms of this policy.
2 Scope
2.1 This policy applies to employees who are required or asked to relocate as part of their employment or who agree to relocate in connection with a new role, workplace or other organisational requirement.
2.2 It applies to relocation support approved by the organisation and should be read alongside the employee's contract of employment, expenses policy and any individual relocation agreement.
3 General principles
3.1 Eligibility for relocation support
3.1.1 Relocation support may be considered where an employee is required or asked to move their home or primary place of residence because of a genuine business requirement. The organisation will consider the circumstances of each request and may determine the level and type of support that is appropriate.
3.1.2 Support may also be considered where an employee accepts a role that requires a significant change of location, subject to prior agreement and the organisation's normal approval arrangements.
3.2 Types of support
3.2.1 Subject to prior approval, the organisation may contribute towards reasonable relocation costs. Depending on the circumstances, this may include moving and removal costs, reasonable travel, temporary accommodation, storage, estate agent fees or other directly related expenses.
The organisation will confirm which costs are eligible before expenditure is incurred. Items that are not approved or that fall outside the
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This Relocation Policy provides a structured framework for managing employee relocations where an employee is required or agrees to move location for work. It helps employers explain what support may be available, how relocation costs are approved and what employees are expected to do when receiving assistance.
Relocation can arise when an employee takes up a new role, moves to another workplace or is required to relocate because of organisational changes. The policy provides a consistent framework for considering appropriate support while recognising that individual circumstances and business requirements may differ.
The policy can set out the types of costs the organisation may consider, such as reasonable moving expenses, travel, temporary accommodation, estate agent costs or other agreed relocation expenses. It can also explain any limits, exclusions or approval requirements that apply.
Relocation support should normally be agreed before significant costs are incurred. The policy can establish who is responsible for approving support, what evidence may be required and how employees should submit claims for reimbursement.
Employees receiving relocation support should understand the arrangements that apply to them and keep appropriate records of eligible expenditure. They should obtain the required approval before committing to costs and provide supporting documentation when making claims.
Where appropriate, an employer may agree that some relocation costs will need to be repaid if the employee leaves employment within an agreed period. Any repayment arrangement should be clearly explained and agreed before the relevant support is provided, with appropriate consideration of the circumstances in which repayment may apply.
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A relocation policy sets out how an employer will manage and support employees who need to move location for work. It can explain eligibility, supported costs, approval arrangements, employee responsibilities and any repayment conditions.
This depends on the employer's policy and the individual arrangement. Possible costs can include moving expenses, temporary accommodation, travel and certain professional or property-related costs, subject to agreed limits and any applicable tax rules.
There is no general requirement for every employer to provide a relocation package. Whether support is available will normally depend on the employee's contract, the employer's policy and what has been agreed in the particular circumstances.
This depends on the employee's contract, the wording of any mobility clause, the distance and circumstances involved and the nature of the proposed change. Employers should consider the contractual and wider employment law implications before requiring an employee to relocate.
An employer may agree repayment terms for certain relocation support, particularly where the employee leaves within an agreed period. Any such arrangement should be clearly communicated and agreed in advance, and the employer should consider whether the proposed recovery is appropriate and lawful.
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How this content is developed and reviewed
The Relocation policy template is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates and supporting information are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.
Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director
Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.
He has extensive practical experience of managing expenses HR processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.
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