Successful alternative employment trial period confirmation letter template
Supporting information
If a trial period in a suitable alternative role has been successful, send this model letter to the employee to confirm their permanent appointment in the new role.
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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What is this for?
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.
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Offer of suitable alternative employment letter template
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.
