Minimum Requirements for an employment contract
I had previously drawn to your attention that employment contracts needed to be reviewed every 3 years – things change. If your staff don’t have a contract or if you just looking to review your documentation set out below are minimum conditions that must included in a contract
- the employer’s name
- the employee’s or worker’s name, job title or a description of work and start date
- how much and how often an employee or worker will get paid
- hours and days of work and if and how they may vary (also if employees or workers will have to work Sundays, nights or overti
me) - holiday entitlement (and if that includes public holidays)
- where an employee or worker will be working and whether they might have to relocate
- if an employee or worker works in different places, where these will be and what the employer’s address is
- how long a job is expected to last (and what the end date is if it’s a fixed-term contract)
- how long any probation period is and what its conditions are
- any other benefits (for example, childcare vouchers and lunch)
- obligatory training, whether or not this is paid for by the employer
- sick pay and procedures
- other paid leave (for example, maternity leave and paternity leave)
- notice periods
I would also recommend that you include a clauses relating to
- confidentiality
- social media
- disciplinary
- grievance and training
For help and advice in drafting or updating contracts please contact me at https://www.
M Newman
NewmanHR