Employment contract template and offers of employment
Creating a contract of employment is a serious business, because, once written and issued the contract will become a legally binding document between you and your employee. It is easier to write than it is to change and for this reason you should be VERY CAREFUL to ensure that you think carefully about each question and the consequences of your answer. We will give you lots of help for most questions, and sometimes refer you to our FAQ section for more information. Take your time, particularly when you are completing your first few contracts - myhrdept.co.uk exists to help you understand the laws, employee's rights and your obligations. The process of building the contract through the employment contract template is in itself part of that journey. Try it now by looking at our contract of employment FAQ's, a new window will pop up which you can close when you've finished with it.
A contract of employment is not just a legally required document. It should reflect the genuine needs of your organisation – today and tomorrow. It should require the flexibility of employment practices your business needs. It should protect you against predictable (and unpredictable) events, enabling you to deal quickly with employment issues from absence to driving company vehicles. You will only find this level of flexibility and protection in our employment contract template – you won’t get this from any free-vend material from government (or other) web services.
With our standard, fully customisable employment contract template you will be able to create a contract suitable for any employee (from hourly paid staff up to senior manager,) in any sector. It can be configured for full time, part time, temporary, fixed term and even zero hours employment. There is a huge range of variables on offer within the various employment contract templates.
This section also contains letters to offer a new, or an existing employee a new job, as well as letters to amend an employee's contractual terms, withdraw an offer of employment, and to check an employee's eligibility to work in the UK.
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Full contract of employment (2012) - any industry
Our fully customisable contract of employment is suitable for employees (all levels including senior manager) in any sector, and can be configured for full time, part time, temporary and fixed term in any industry. Last updated January 2012.
Full contract of employment (2012) - Licensed Industry (Pubs, clubs, hotels, restaurants etc.)
Our fully customisable contract of employment is suitable for employees (all levels including senior manager) in the licensed sector, and can be configured for full time, part time, temporary and fixed term. Last updated April 2012.
Full contract of employment (2012) - office based environment
Our fully customisable contract of employment is suitable for employees (all levels up to and including senior manager), and can be configured for full time, part time, temporary and fixed term employment. This version of the contract is suitable for office environments including IT businesses, sales and marketing, contact centres, customer support etc. Last updated December 2011.
Formal offer to accompany a contract of employment for a NEW employee
This letter can be used to make a conditional or non conditional, a temporary or a permanent offer of employment. It is most suitable for external employees but can be used for internal moves. The letter should normally accompany the employment contract. Offers can be based upon the provision of satisfactory references etc but must ALWAYS be subject to UK Border Agency rules on checking the legal right of employees to work for you BEFORE they are allowed to start work. UKBA requirements are described in the letter.
Informal letter to accompany a contract of employment for an EXISTING employee
This letter is designed to accompany a contract of employment. It is an informal letter to explain to an existing employee why you are sending them a contract of employment.
Letter confirming amendment to employment contracts ref the abolition of the default and Company retirement age from 5th October 2011
This letter advises an employee about the change to the retirement regime following the abolition of the default retirement age from October 2011. It effects a change to the contract of employment.
Letter confirming an amendment to a contractual term
This letter advises an employee about a change to their terms and conditions of employment. This change could be a change of job title, location, holiday entitlement, hours etc.
Letter confirming contratual amendment from 5th Oct 11 (abolition of default retirement age)
This letter advises an employee about the change to the retirement regime following the abolition of the default retirement age from October 2011. It effects a change to the contract of employment.
Letter for 'List B' employees requiring an annual re-check of evidence to work legally in the UK
This letter advises new employees who have produced 'List B' evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK, that they must re-present evidence of their continued eligibility at least annually.
Letter withdrawing an offer of employment because conditions not met
This letter advises a candidate who has been offered employment subject to their meeting certain criteria, that they have failed to do so and therefore the offer is being withdrawn.
Salary amendment letter
This letter amends an employees salary while keeping other terms and conditions unchanged.
