Employment Contract – Basic/Standard Contract

This is a Basic Employment Contract that can be tailored to suit your needs. It is in accordance with the statutory minimum requirements.

It is a requirement under the Employment Rights Act 1996 for Employers to provide their Employees with a written statement of their main terms and conditions of employment. This must be provided within 8 weeks starting from the commencement of Employment. This Basic Employment Contract contains all the main terms and conditions required under the Act.

This Basic Employment Contract template contains the following clauses / provisions:

1. Commencement and Probation Period
2. Job Title and Description
3. Place of Work
4. Hours of Work
5. Remuneration
6. Holidays
7. Absence and Sick Pay
8. Notice
9. Disciplinary and Grievance Procedure
10. Maternity and Paternity Leave
11. Additional Policies
12. Pension Scheme
13. Collective Agreements
14. Changes to Your Terms of Employment
15. Confidentiality
16. Alcohol and Drugs
17. Property
18. Anti-bribery
19. Third Party Rights
20. Personal Information
21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Employment Contract – Basic/Standard Contract is in Microsoft Word format, written in plain English, easy to use and edit.