Do I have to accept a new contract of employment?
Do I have to accept a new contract of employment?
A contract of employment is a legal agreement between the employer and the employee. Its terms cannot lawfully be changed by the employer without agreement from the employee (either individually or through a recognised trade union). Your employer should not breach equality laws when changing contract terms.
Can I refuse to sign a contract of employment?
There is no statutory obligation to have the Contract of Employment or the written statement of particulars signed. Once the applicant has accepted the job, there is a legally binding contract of employment between the employer and the applicant. The law does not require witnesses or a signature to make it valid.
What is the law on contracts of employment?
If you’re employed, there’s a contract between you and your employer. This is because your agreement to work for your employer and your employer’s agreement to pay you for your work forms a contract. Your employer must give you a written statement the day you start work.
Can I be given less than my contracted hours?
Unless your employment contract expressly allows unpaid or reduced pay lay-offs or short-time working, or you agree to any reduction, your employer is not legally permitted to cut your pay. Whilst your employer may ask you to change your contracted hours, they cannot force you to do so.
How long does a contract last?
As a general rule, a contract may be terminated by either party unless they agree to a definite term. For example, if John Doe agrees to pay Jane Smith $500 per week for consulting services, this arrangement may continue indefinitely until either side decides to cancel the arrangement.
What is the difference between a temporary contract and a fixed-term contract?
The key difference is likely to be that a temporary contract will not have a fixed end date, but its termination provisions will allow for termination on notice. A fixed-term contract should only be used where there is a genuine need for the particular employee to be employed on a short term basis for a defined period.
What is a temporary fixed term contract?
A fixed term contract is one which has pre-defined expiry date or event, whereas a temporary contract is when where the employment term is intended to be for a limited time period however the exact date of expiry is not known.
How does fixed term contract work?
Fixed Term Contracts are given by employers on the basis that the contract will terminate at a future date when a specific ‘term’ expires – e.g. the completion of a particular project or task, the occurrence or non-occurrence of a specific event (covering for an employee who’s on sick or maternity leave, for example).
Are fixed term contracts good?
Fixed-term contracts can be a great way to increase labour when it is required and putting employees on a probationary period to evaluate their work before offering them a permanent contract within the organisation. Secondments and maternity/paternity leave can be covered effectively and efficiently.
How does a temporary contract work?
Similar to fixed-term, temporary contracts are offered when a contract is not expected to become permanent. As such, temporary workers may have their contracts extended in line with demand and availability. Despite their short-term status, temporary workers are entitled to the same rights as any other member of staff.
How does contract work pay?
Usually, a contract worker does work for a company and is employed by a staffing agency. Contract workers are W-2 employees. Only the employee portion of FICA taxes comes out of a contractor’s wages. The contract employee is usually hired for a predetermined amount of time to do a specific project.
