Topic Summaries

An employment contract is a legal agreement that outlines the rights and duties of employer and employee. Non-compliance with legal controls can lead to fines, legal action, or reputational harm.

• Typical contents of an employment contract are:
  • Job title, duties
  • Pay and working hours
  • Leave entitlements
  • Termination conditions
• Employment law covers:
  • National minimum wage: ensures fair pay.
  • Health and safety: requires safe working conditions.
  • Unfair dismissal: prevents employees being sacked without reason.
  • Anti-discrimination: protects from bias against race, gender, age, etc.