Explore our collection of resources covering terms and conditions of employment, including Q&As and relevant case law
An employment contract, which sets out the terms and conditions of employment, is a key factor in defining the relationship between an organisation and its employees.
An employer must provide both employees and workers with a statement of their basic terms such as the hours they will work, how much they will be paid, their holiday entitlement, their place of work, whether they must work a probationary period and so on, by their first day of employment.
An employer must provide a more extensive written statement of the employee's or worker’s wider terms including pension eligibility, any collective agreements which will affect the employment relationship, any non-compulsory training that will be provided, and details on discipline and grievance procedures within two months of them starting work.
An employment contract contains both express terms agreed between the employer and employee, and implied terms which arise from legislation or common law, or which are implied by custom and practice.
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