A contract of employment is a written agreement of terms and conditions between two parties, the employer and the employee. The employee may be permanent, temporary, full time, part time, casual worker or even a volunteer. Having an employment contract in place ensures you are adhering to employment legislation and can also be of invaluable assistance to an organisation at an employment tribunal.
Employers and employees are free to negotiate and agree on the terms and conditions of employment (with reference to a company’s own system of compensation and benefits) provided that these terms do not violate the provisions of government regulations. If in doubts, they should consult legal advice.
Employment Contracts should include:
• That the employee will perform a certain job and any incidental further duties
• That the employee will be hired for a certain period and for a certain salary
• That the employee will be given certain job benefits (for example: sick pay, vacations, etc.)
• That the employee agrees to abide by the employer’s rules and regulations
• That the employee agrees to sign agreements regarding confidentiality and inventions
• That the employee agrees to submit any employment disputes to mediation and arbitration
In accordance with government regulations, employers are required to provide employees with a copy of their written employment contract. In addition, employers should also consult their employees and obtain their consent before making any subsequent change to the terms of the employment contract.
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