Contracts of Employment

Every employer is required to give each employee an individual written statement of particulars of certain terms of the contract not later than two months after the employee’s employment commenced. Special rules apply for employees who work for all or part of their time outside of the UK.

The precise form in which the information is given and the information to be given is prescribed by the various employment acts. An employee may make a complaint to an Employment Tribunal where an employer fails to provide the information in a proper manner.

Incorrect contractual information may come to light only several years after a period of employment commences and this could result in an employer failing to be able to enforce a particular term of the contract, eg a deduction from wages.

A wise employer will ensure that the documentation is correct at the outset and is maintained correctly.

Contract statements should be reviewed at regular intervals.

HRFM Consultancy can help you with the initial preparation and the subsequent review.

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