Contrary to popular belief, an employer doesn’t have to provide an employee with a contract of employment. However, they must provide an employee with a statement of their main terms and conditions within 2 months of the employment commencing (or within 1 month of any change).
Most employers do decide to issue contracts of employment as they can cover much more than the basic requirements of the mandatory statement of terms, for example, restrictive covenants.
When offering a role to a new employee or promoting an existing employee it’s essential to make sure you understand what the contract says – and to make sure that there aren’t any surprises.
Having a contract professionally drafted or reviewed before entering in to it can be very beneficial for you so that you can ensure that the contract is appropriate for the employee, bearing in mind their seniority and value to the business, and that it accurately reflects the agreement made between you and the employee.
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Mrs L, Old Tupton
We have used Banner Jones for employment advice for over 20 years and the team have always found the best approach to resolve our problem
Mr. Richard Kay, Operations Manager, Stagecoach East Midlands
Service was incredible. Lee Foster made the transition smooth and easy. Thanks Lee!
Mr P, Rotherham
Sara Patel and the team at Banner Jones have supported us with more complex HR queries, and we are very happy with the service provided. The team are knowledgeable and understand our business to give us the best advice and support required. I would not hesitate in recommending the Employment team at Banner Jones.
Amy Sawicki - Senior HR Advisor Ferdinand Bilstein UK Ltd
Katie has supported our business for the last 9 years. Initially we had no in house HR so we relied upon her quite heavily to help draw up contracts and company handbooks and support us through different processes, gradually over the years we have developed our own HR practices but have maintained contact with Katie on an ad hoc basis for her expert advice, sometimes for the "big stuff" , or more often just for reassurance that we are doing the right thing. I would highly recommend Katie (& Team) for employment law advice, they are reassuring , thorough and expedient in all of their dealings with us. Katie understands our needs as a business, and how we work, so is able to tailor her advice to our business whilst providing clear legal advice.
Amy
We have teased that she is our "Wonder Woman", but we mean it. There are times in employment law where you can feel vulnerable or out of your depth, and she has definately come to the rescue!
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