Workplace situation kicking off and you need the basics fast?
HR works for the employer. That does not make them the enemy, but it does mean you need your own toolkit when you are sitting across the table from them.
The scripts, the phrases, the documentation habits that keep you in control of the record. Small price, genuinely useful when you are in it.
Written by a qualified solicitor with 23 years of employment law experience. England and Wales. General educational information, not individual legal advice.
What you get inside.
The fast-reference set for any workplace situation. Five focused tools you can act on immediately when HR communications, meetings, or formal procedures land.
Core employment rights.
The rights everyone has, in plain language. So you know what you're entitled to before you respond to anything.
Red flag phrases decoded.
The HR language that signals something specific. 'Informal chat'. 'Quick word'. 'Performance concerns'. What each actually means.
Document everything framework.
What to record, where to store it, and how to make a contemporaneous note that holds up later.
Meeting preparation checklist.
The pre-meeting checklist for any HR discussion. What to bring, what to ask, what to refuse.
Ready-to-use email templates.
Quick templates for the common situations. Adapt, send, move on.
Built for the moment of crisis.
The whole toolkit is short on purpose. No reading required. Just the structure you need to respond properly right now.
The full table of contents.
What's covered.
- Your core employment rights at a glance.
- Red flag phrases and what they actually mean.
- Document everything. What, where, when.
- Contemporaneous notes that hold up later.
- Meeting preparation checklist.
- What to bring to any HR meeting.
- What to ask, what to refuse.
- Email templates. Common situations.
- When to escalate to grievance.
- When to start thinking about a tribunal claim.
The honest comparison.
If you're going to spend money getting this right, here's the picture. A solicitor will charge £500 + VAT for an initial consultation. The toolkit is the £5 quick-reference for when you need the essentials immediately.
Who this is for.
If any of this is where you are right now, this is the guide for you.
- Something has just happened at work and you need the basics fast.
- You've been called to an HR meeting and you don't know how to prepare.
- You've had a message from HR that feels off and you want to know what it means.
- You want the templates and checklists, not a long read.
- You don't know whether the situation is serious enough to need a full survival guide.
- You want the cheapest possible starting point with real substance.
Get the guide.
One-off purchase, £5. Instant PDF download. The complete quick-reference toolkit.
Get the guide. £5Common questions.
Is this legal advice for my specific case?
No. This is general educational information for England and Wales. Every situation is different. For complex cases, consider booking a one-off consultation with a qualified employment solicitor.
How is this delivered?
Instant download as a PDF after purchase. Files won't open? I'll fix it or refund you.
Does this cover Scotland or Northern Ireland?
No. England and Wales only. The legal framework, time limits, and statutory references are for England and Wales.
Can I get a refund if I don't find it useful?
Digital guides are non-refundable once downloaded. The full table of contents above shows exactly what's inside. If you have a question before buying, contact info@thesecretlawyer.co.uk.