Employment law - Contractual clauses
Zero-hours contract clauseA zero-hours contract is generally one where you're not obliged to provide the worker with any work at all and the worker is not obliged to accept any hours offered. There are no guaranteed minimum hours of work. Therefore, i... Read more
UPDATED24 Mar 2024
Written statement of employment particularsIssuing at least a basic statement of the main terms and conditions of employment is a legal requirement. But the use of a full-blown contract with clauses tailored to suit your needs offers you far greater ... Read more
UPDATED24 Mar 2024
Casual worker agreementIf you use casual workers where there's no guarantee you'll offer them work and the worker won't generally be expected to accept any work offered, you can use our casual worker agreement. Whilst our agreement is drafted to confer ... Read more
UPDATED24 Mar 2024
List of gross misconduct offencesAs part of your disciplinary procedure, it's wise to insert a list of the offences that you regard as potential gross misconduct and which could therefore render the employee liable to summary dismissal, i.e. dismissal... Read more
UPDATED05 Feb 2024
Deductions from wages clauseA deductions from wages clause enables you to make deductions from an employee's pay in the event that the employee fails to work out their notice period or where they otherwise owe you money. Unauthorised deductionsSubject... Read more
UPDATED05 Feb 2024
Retail employment deductions from wages clauseSpecial statutory provisions apply to deductions from the wages of retail workers where those deductions are made because of cash shortages or stock deficiencies. Use our clause to ensure you comply with ... Read more
UPDATED05 Feb 2024
Approved English apprenticeship agreementEmployers are allowed to employ apprentices on contracts of employment, rather than on contracts of apprenticeship, subject to complying with specified conditions. Our approved English apprenticeship agreement... Read more
27 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship agreementEmployers are allowed to employ apprentices on contracts of employment, rather than on contracts of apprenticeship, subject to complying with a number of specified conditions. Our apprenticeship agreement complies with those c... Read more
27 Dec 2023
Director's service agreementAny director who is also an employee of the company should always be given a service contract. As well as ensuring there are no arguments over their status it should also minimise the possibility of any other misunderstandi... Read more
27 Dec 2023
Holiday pay on termination clauseEmployees frequently leave employment having taken more annual leave than they've accrued during the holiday year and it's safe to assume that you'll want to recoup the excess from any final salary payment due. However, ... Read more
27 Dec 2023