Employment Contract Template. You might be tempted to use one. Every business needs to issue an employment contract on or before day one of employment. Changes in employment legislation in April 2020 resulted in new requirements for employment contracts, in the main, combining the terms and conditions of employment and statement of particulars into one document.
What should employment contract templates contain?
Employment contract templates need to stipulate all the terms of conditions of an employee’s employment. Furthermore, they need to describe the complete contractual benefits package. In other words, what the employee will receive in addition to their salary in exchange for their execution of their job role, their time and their commitment.
This includes:
- Training and development
- Contractual bonuses/commission
- Pension
Employment Contract Templates – Paid Leave
Employment contract templates must detail what time off work employees are entitled to and cite whether this is paid or unpaid. This includes annual holiday, time off for dependants, maternity/paternity and shared parental leave and time off when sick.
Working Hours need to be specifically referenced in Employment Contract Templates
North East businesses need to ensure that they describe the specific working hours and working pattern in the employment contract. In addition, unpaid or paid breaks should also be referenced.
Employment Policies and Procedures
The employment contract templates should provide an overview of key policies and procedures including the disciplinary and grievance procedure. They should reference how and when employment can be terminated, giving examples.
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