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A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements
All employees have an employment contract with their employer. A contract…
The legal parts of a contract are known as ‘terms’. An employer should…
An employer may have an agreement with employees’ representatives (from…
An employer must give employees and workers a document stating the main…
If an employee or worker has a problem receiving their written statement,…
Employers' responsibilities for different contract types: full-time, part-time, fixed term, agency workers, consultants, zero hours, family members, volunteers and young workers
As an employer, the tax and employment responsibilities you have for your…
As an employer you must give employees: a written statement of employment…
Fixed-term contracts: last for a certain length of time are set in advance…
As an employer, you can hire temporary staff through agencies. This means:…
If you hire a freelancer, consultant or contractor it means that: they are…
Zero-hours contracts are also known as casual contracts. Zero-hours…
Family If you hire family members you must: avoid special treatment in…
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
What to include in your school, academy or trust’s contract with a supplier, and how to work with them through the process.
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