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Our Proposal to Increase Notice Period Letter Template helps you navigate requesting longer notice periods for smoother transitions.
[Sender name]
[Sender address]
[date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Dear [Recipient first name],
Proposal to increase notice period
I am writing to follow up on our recent discussion regarding your employment contract. As we discussed, I would like to propose an increase to your notice period [from [number] [weeks | months]] to [number] [weeks | months] with effect from [date].
I believe that increasing your notice period would benefit both you
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A proposal to increase an employee's notice period letter template suggests extending the notice period in an employment agreement, benefiting both parties. It aims to persuade the employee by explaining reasons for the change and addressing concerns. The goal is to secure longer notice periods for better transition planning and job security.
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Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.
Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.
Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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The Proposal to increase notice period letter 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 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.
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