This must meet certain minimum requirements including information on job title, salary, holiday and sick pay and notice entitlements. It is also in the employer's "best interests" to have employment contracts. They enable employers to clearly define the employee/employer relationship and introduce appropriate workplace policies.
It benefits the employer to have policies with regard to disciplinary and grievance procedures (which must comply with statutory minimum requirements), equal opportunities, absence, bullying and internet/email abuse.
The employment department can offer expert advice on drafting terms and conditions of employment, from staff handbooks and policy statements, through to service agreements for senior management and directors, including pension schemes, share options and restrictive covenants.
If you would like the employment department to conduct a free review of your existing employment contracts e-mail:
employment@denisontill.com
