Successful alternative employment trial period confirmation letter template
5 mins to read, 10 mins to prep
1 A4 page / c.85 words
Reviewed 16 September 2025
Successful alternative employment trial period confirmation letter
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Following our letter of [date] in which we agreed that you would undergo a trial period in the post of [role] following the redundancy of
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Purpose
Employees have the right to a 4-week trial period if they accept a new role. If they need more time to train for the role, you can agree to a longer trial period. It must be agreed in writing and have a clear end date.
The trial period should start after they've worked their notice period and their previous contract has ended.
This avoids any confusion or disputes over dates if the trial does not work out. It's a good idea to set out the dates for the trial in writing.
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom)
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Offer of suitable alternative employment letter
If you can offer suitable alternative employment for an employee in a redundant role, issue this model letter to them to offer the new role to them.
