Employers are legally obliged to provide a written statement of terms and conditions of employment. This should be issued to employees by day one of their employment.
Many people work under verbal contracts, but this could lead to disputes or legal claims, which presents significant risk for employers.
A well written contract can help:
- clarify roles and expectations
- give certainty about everyone’s rights and responsibilities
- clarify entitlements
You will leave this training more able to:
- get contracts right
- set clear expectations with your employees
- reduce the risk of legal claims
Who is this best suited to?
Anyone who wants to understand how to issue contracts in line with the law.
Developing level courses will help you build skills and gain a working knowledge of everyday employment principles and procedures. This training is aimed at people with basic knowledge or experience in the topic, but this is not essential.
This training would be especially suitable for:
- recruitment leads
- business owners
- small business owners
What will I learn from this training?
- forming a contract
- employment status and contractual rights
- written statements of employment particulars
- changing a contract of employment
- lay-offs and short time working
- ending a contract
By the end of this training, attendees will be able to:
- specify what a contract of employment is and the importance of a written statement
- explain the basic principles and differences between an employee, a worker and a self-employed person
- identify key drafting considerations for employment contracts and written statements
- describe the ways in which a contract of employment can be varied and the risks of unilateral changes
- explain the notice and payments requirements due on termination of employment
Key course information
Trainer led – online via Zoom
Duration - 3 hours/half day
The training session will include:
- case studies
- polls/quizzes
- group discussion
Attendees will also receive:
- a digital certificate
- a handout containing useful links
- a copy of the PowerPoint slides