Contracts of Employment

When you choose to employ someone, there are a whole host of things to take into consideration. One of the most important elements to action is the contract of employment, which is a legally binding document outlining the basis of the employment relationship.

Different Types of Employment Contracts

Not every person you employ will be a full-time employee and it may be that you have part-time staff, fixed term or temporary workers. Ensuring you have a correctly drafted contract of employment is important for anyone you have a working relationship with.

• Full-time Employee Contracts

A full-time employee contract will detail salary / hourly pay plus holiday entitlement, sick pay, benefits and pensions.

• Part Time Employee Contracts

A part time employee contract will usually detail the same elements as a full-time employee but on a pro-rata basis.

• Freelancers / Contractors Contracts

A freelancer / contractor contract is different and they vary in each case. They will generally include start and end dates of the employment plus rate of pay.

• Fixed Term Contracts

A fixed term contract is used when someone is employed for a limited time. This could be based on a number of months or when a project is finished. A fixed term worker will have holiday entitlement and benefits specific to their individual agreement.

• Temporary Worker Contracts

A temporary worker contract offers more flexibility to an employer than a fixed term contract and is usually opted for when an employer is looking to take someone on without a specific employment end date. The nature of temporary contracts means there is more flexibility for workers to undertake a second job or studies at the same time.

Do you need help with your employment contracts? Talk to us at Truth Legal – we have a leading employment team that can work with you every step of the way in drafting and preparing your contracts of employment.

For £120 (incl.vat) we can offer 1 hour’s initial advice on business employment contracts. Should you have detailed documentation to review we can provide 2 hours legal advice for £200 (incl. vat).

Book an employment law consultation with a Truth Legal employment specialist today.

Navya Shekhar is our Head of Employment Law and has over 10 years experience. Mirek Ksiezarek assists Navya and is an experienced legal assistant covering all aspects of employment law.

Call us on 01423 788 538 today!