Starter HR document templates for UK SMEs
Five starter templates — return-to-work form, employment contract, absence policy, right-to-work check sheet, employee handbook outline. Each is plain English, mirrors gov.uk and Acas guidance, and carries a clear disclaimer that WagePerks does not provide legal advice.
Return-to-work interview form (UK)
A structured form for the conversation a line manager has with an employee returning from any sickness absence. Includes self-cert / fit-note check, Bradford-Factor section, and reasonable-adjustments prompt.
Open template → .docx · review with your solicitorUK employment contract — starter template
A starting-point employment contract aligned with the day-one written-statement-of-particulars duty (Employment Rights Act 1996 as amended), covering hours, pay, pensions, holiday, notice, sickness absence, RTW and conduct.
Open template → .docx · review with your solicitorAbsence policy — starter template (UK)
A starting-point absence policy mirroring Acas's recommended structure — reporting, self-cert and fit notes, SSP, return-to-work interviews, Bradford Factor caveats, long-term absence, and time off for dependants.
Open template → .docx · review with your solicitorRight-to-work check record sheet (UK)
A record sheet for the three valid right-to-work check methods (manual document, Home Office online check, DVS / Digital Verification Service), List A vs List B follow-up, and the retention duty (employment + 2 years).
Open template → .docx · review with your solicitorEmployee handbook outline (UK SME)
A 14-section table of contents for the full handbook — joining, pay, working time, holiday and other leave, sickness, health and safety, conduct, grievance, equality, data and IT, confidentiality and IP, leaving, and the policy library.
Open template →Read this before you use these templates
These are starter templates. They mirror current UK statute and Acas guidance as of 11 June 2026. They are not legal advice. Before using one for a real employee, review the wording with your solicitor or HR advisor, and update it for your specific role, industry and circumstances.
WagePerks customers can store the final signed version inside the document management module with e-signatures and read receipts as part of the £4.50 per employee per month all-in price.