Employment contracts

Q. I am concerned about legislation regarding employment contracts. Legally, what contract details should be included to protect my business?

A contract of employment in the eyes of the law is the basis for any employment relationship. Although there is no legal requirement for a written contract, an employee must receive a statement of particulars of employment within two months of the employee taking up employment; this is in accordance with the Employment Rights Act 1996.

There are specific details that must be drafted into the contract to distinguish a true contract recognised by the law. These obligatory terms include the name of

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