Employment Contracts and Handbooks

An extension of your team

Our Employment Team advises businesses large and small, helping you to deliver a confident employee experience for staff and one which you can rely on if and when issues arise.

Getting the basics right

We’ll ensure that you meet the requirements of employment law, for example in relation to the terms that employment contracts must include. We can work with you to prepare employment contracts, other documents and policies which your business needs to operate smoothly.

We’ll ensure these documents reflect the particular requirements and nature of your operation.

The employment contract

You must provide all your employees with a written employment contract of employment from the first day of their employment. These include, but are not limited to

• Job title and date of commencement
• Hours to be worked and rates of pay
• Details of any probationary period
• Place of work, and whether work is expected outside of the UK
• Holiday and sickness entitlements
• Pension and any other benefits
• Length of notice (or length of contract if a non-permanent position)
• Training entitlements or requirements
• Disciplinary and grievance rules
• Whether collective agreements apply

Additional terms to consider should a dispute arise

• Confidentiality
• Data protection
• Warranties
• Restrictive covenants
• Compliance with various policies
• Lay-off and short term working

Our expert Employment Team will help you draft your employment contracts, ensuring they are compliant with relevant legislation to avoid potential disputes.