Employee Appraisal Form

Employee Appraisal Form: Create a Verified Performance Review Form

A verified employee appraisal form is a structured record of an employee's performance review. It records the review period, performance against objectives, ratings, strengths, areas for development, training needs and goals for the next period, with comments from both manager and employee. Robot Lawyer drafts the form from your answers. On the Verified plan, a legal professional checks it before you use it.

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What Is an Employee Appraisal Form?

An appraisal form gives performance reviews a consistent, fair structure. It helps managers give specific, balanced feedback, gives employees a voice, and creates a clear record of goals and progress that can support pay, promotion and development decisions.

When Do You Need One?

• Annual or mid-year reviews
  Regular performance conversations with each employee.
• End of probation
  Reviewing a new starter before confirming their role.
• Development planning
  Agreeing training and career goals.

What's Included in Your Form?

• Employee and reviewer
  Names, job titles and the review period.
• Objectives
  Performance against the objectives set for the period.
• Ratings
  Ratings for key skills or competencies.
• Strengths and development areas
  Specific, balanced feedback.
• Goals and training
  Objectives and support for the next period.
• Comments and signatures
  Space for the employee's and manager's comments.

Fair Appraisals (UK Only)

In the UK, appraisals must be fair and consistent and must not discriminate on grounds such as age, disability, sex, race or pregnancy under the Equality Act 2010. Consider reasonable adjustments for disabled employees. Appraisal records are personal data, so employees can ask to see them under data protection law.

How It Works on Robot Lawyer

1. Answer the questions
   Tell us about the employee, the role and the review.
2. Generate your form
   We produce a structured appraisal form.
3. Get it verified
   On the Verified plan, a qualified legal professional checks the form within 24 hours and makes amendments where needed. See how our documents are verified.
4. Hold the review
   Discuss it with the employee, agree next steps and both sign.

Employee Appraisal FAQs

How often should appraisals take place?

Most employers hold a full appraisal once a year, with shorter check-ins during the year.

Should the employee sign the appraisal?

Yes. Signing confirms they have seen it, not necessarily that they agree. Give them space to add their own comments.

Can an appraisal lead to disciplinary action?

An appraisal is about performance and development. If there are serious concerns, follow your capability or disciplinary procedure separately.

Create a Verified Employee Appraisal Form

Run fair, structured performance reviews. Related documents: Employee Evaluation, Employee Warning, Job Description and Pay Rise Agreement.