Contracts and written statements
Level – Developing - for building skills and knowledge in a topic. Aimed at people with some experience or existing knowledge
Overview
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. No previous experience is necessary.
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
We aim to make our training accessible for everyone. If you have specific accessibility needs, please let us know on your sign-up form.
Closed captions can be turned on for all our sessions run on Zoom.
Run this programme for your organisation
This course can also be provided in-house. We can also tailor the programme to suit your precise organisation needs. To speak to our customer services team about your requirements call 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.Does your organisation need more than training?
Our specialists can diagnose issues in your workplace and tailor practical solutions to address the challenges faced by you and your staff. To find out more, contact our Customer Services Team on 0300 123 1150 or complete our online enquiry form.We also offer free e-learning on a wide range of employment relations topics. It's a great way to develop, enhance and refresh knowledge, providing an opportunity to work through theory, explore case studies and answer interactive questions.