Contracts of Employment
The Employment Rights Act 1996 requires employers to provide their staff within two calendar months of starting work, with a written statement of their main terms and conditions e.g. A Contract of Employment. There are various types of employment contracts for example part time and full time, permanent, temporary and fixed term . This helps you and your employees understand their working arrangements and can protect you from damages if you have a dispute.There are certain areas which legally must be included in a contract of employment, the remainder can be tailored specifically to meet your company requirements.
- Contracts of Employment are a legally binding agreement between employer and employee
- A Contract of Employment must state the main terms and conditions of employment
- A Employment Contract will minimise later disagreements
- Incomplete or inaccurate Contracts of Employment can result in increased compensation being awarded at an Employment Tribunal.
A Contract of Employment can be ended by the employer or employee, normally by giving the required notice of termination. If the employer fails to give required notice, the employee can make a claim to the courts for damages for wrongful dismissal. Alternatively, if the employment has already been terminated, a claim can be made to an Employment Tribunal. Where the employee leaves without giving the required notice, the employer may also have a right to claim damages.
There are exceptions where no notice is required, where dismissal is for gross misconduct or where constructive dismissal occurs.
It is a requirement by law to provide your staff with a written statement of their main terms and conditions (Contract of Employment) within two months of them starting employment. We can write your employment contracts that are specific to your requirements or we have a selection of employment contract templates - CLICK HERE
