Employment Contract

Getting the contract of employment right is very important. The principle Employment Contract statement of terms and conditions - see below - is an important part of the contract, but a number of other implicit and explicit terms can be involved e.g. custom & practice, the job description, Company Handbook etc. It is also very important to follow due process if you need to vary the contract in any way e.g. giving appropriate notice (usually 90 days).

Employment Contract - for free download

Employment Contract Template - This is a blank statement of terms and conditions (contract of employment) which you may download and adapt to your own organisation. Current legislation means that all new employees are entitled to such a statement within 8 weeks of commencement.

Useful Links

Government Business Link
Tool which allows you to create a written statement of of employment.

Advice, Conciliation and Arbitration Service
Information booklet on how to change (vary) a contract of employment

Startup Donut
Q&A on the basics of employment contracts and further information on drawing up the contract here.

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Employment Contract Template - £14 - this package of documents contains statement of employment, employee handbook, job offer letter, and induction training.
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Employment Contract - Related Documents

Scrase Employment Solicitors
Document detailing what should be contained in a Statement of Employment Particulars

Employment Contract - Recommended Book:

"Employment Contracts Kit" by Melanie Slocome

This Kit contains all that an employer needs in order to prepare contracts for employees in England, Wales and Scotland, and so comply with legal requirements. It provides easy-to-understand background information on the relevant areas of employment law and discusses the options available to employers and employees. Loose-leaf template full-time/part-time and temporary/fixed-term employment contracts are included, plus a domestic employment contract and Staff Handbook template (with policies on equal opportunities, health and safety, attendance and timekeeping, dismissal and disciplinary rules and procedures, and use of email and the internet) to download.

The book is available from Amazon through the above link on the book cover for £13.39.

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