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Why are employment contracts important?
Written contracts are important as they clearly outline the terms and conditions of a staff member's employment. This can avoid a lot of confusion between an employer and employee.
By law, employers are required to provide a written statement of the terms and conditions of employment as soon as the staff member starts working.
What should be included in an employment contract?
The following must be included in contracts of employment:
- The name of the employer and employee.
- The date the employment begins.
- The individual’s working location(s).
- Their contracted working hours.
- Their holiday and sick pay entitlements.
- The job title and description.
- Salary details, including how often the individual will be paid.
- The individuals notice period.
- Any pension provisions.
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Do I need a solicitor to help me write employment contracts?
While you don’t necessarily need a solicitor to help you write employment contracts, they are a great way to reduce miscommunication. Many businesses overcomplicate employment contracts, making them confusing and sometimes causing staff to skim read the document.
Employment contract solicitors can help you ensure everything is written in plain English, avoiding confusion and unnecessary disputes. When the wording in an employment contract isn’t right it can leave a business open to financial loss, if an unfair dismissal is claimed.
If a contract isn’t written properly a court may refuse to uphold it. For example, a contract containing restrictive terms and conditions that prevent staff from sharing information about the company and it’s projects may be refused if it’s drafted poorly or is unreasonably restrictive.
When you work with an employment contract solicitor you’re ensuring that your employment contacts are reasonable and will stand in court.
Why choose Wright Hassall?
Getting yur employment contracts right is crucial to a happy working environment. Whether you need help writing your employment contracts or you’re facing a tribunal regarding an issue(s) with your employment contracts, our team at Wright Hassall are here to help.
Get in touch with us today for further support!