Fixed-term Contract Policy : loss of permanent contract letter
Use this letter template to confirm the loss of permanent status when an employee with a permanent contract accepts a fixed-term post.
STRICTLY PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
[Recipient’s name and address]
Dear <Title / Surname>
Loss of permanent contract
I refer to our discussions regarding your request for a secondment to a fixed-term post. [As discussed, I am unable to support this secondment for the reasons outlined to you.][As discussed, I understand your manager is unable to support your secondment.]
I am therefore writing to you to advise you of the implications of this, should you take up the fixed-term post, to assist with your decision-making.
As the board is unable to support your secondment, you will need to resign from your permanent post. You will then be able to take up the fixed-term post. This will mean your terms and conditions are those of a fixed-term employee.
Should we be unable to identify a suitable alternative post via redeployment at the end of your fixed-term contract, your employment will end on the final day of your fixed-term contract. Depending on the reason for the fixed-term contract, you may be entitled to a redundancy payment.
Further information on fixed-term contracts is available on the NHSScotland Workforce Policies website.
Yours sincerely
Manager or recruiting manager’s Name
Manager or recruiting manager’s Title
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Relates to a framework for managing fixed-term contracts and making sure they are only used where necessary and appropriate.
Relates to a framework for managing secondment requests and a mechanism for supporting the development of employees.