Employment Contracts

Features & Benefits - Employment Contract Drafting

• Our expert team of experienced practitioners have backgrounds in HR, employment law and trade unions.
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• We take care of everything from start to finish and liase with you fully when drafting your contract of employment and employee handbook - meaning everything is covered (including latest employment law developments and content to deal with issues you might not have thought of). 
• Our competitive, fixed pricing arrangement means there are no hidden surprises with regards to costs. 
• Not only can we provide you with legall compliant Employment Contracts and Employee Handbooks, we can also offer you a comprehensive Employment Law Solutions. 

How It Works - Employment Contracts & Employee Handbooks

The primary document in the contract of employment is the principal statement, which is a legally binding agreement between the employer and employee outlining the position offered, holiday entitlement, salary and the basic terms and conditions of the role. 

You must provide this within two months of the employee starting the position, and once the contract is formed a number of legally enforceable rights and duties arise.  This minimises any potential for future disagreement, protecting both you and your employees.

Anthing not specifically included in the principal statement will usually be referenced in the employee handbook or company policy, as part of the contract of employment.

If the employee handbook has been referenced in the principal statement then the handbook will be incorporated into the contract itself.  You must make sure that the wording of an incorporated document does not conflict as this could lead to a dispute.

The employee handbook is also a chance to communicate key messages about your business's values, vision and goals, helping employees to understand more about your organisation and their role within it.