An employment contract is a binding agreement between an employer and an employee which sets out each party’s rights and obligations.
Does an employer have a free hand when drafting the contract?
To a degree – but there are certain mandatory statutory provisions that will override the terms of the contract. For example, an employer is obliged to give a minimum period of notice depending on the length of the employee’s service. A contractual clause that is shorter will be invalid – the employee will be entitled to insist upon the statutory notice period.
What is the difference between a contract of service and a contract for services?
A contract of service is an
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DisclaimerThe information in this article is provided as part of Legal Island's Employment Law Hub. We regret we are not able to respond to requests for specific legal or HR queries and recommend that professional advice is obtained before relying on information supplied anywhere within this article.This article is correct at 27/07/2021
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