Employment contract guides
An employment contract is a binding agreement that defines the relationship between an employer and an employee in the UK. It sets out the terms and conditions of employment, including job responsibilities, salary, working hours, holiday entitlements, notice periods, and more. These contracts are fundamental to ensuring clarity and fairness in the workplace, protecting the rights of both parties. Employment contracts can be written, verbal, or implied, but having a well-drafted, written agreement minimizes disputes and misunderstandings. This subcluster explores various aspects of employment contracts, such as types of contracts, legal obligations, common pitfalls, and what to do in case of a breach or dispute, providing essential guidance for employers and employees alike.
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What is a redundancy insurance?
Published on 11/12/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
Redundancy insurance is worth considering if you have significant financial commitments (like a mortgage), limited savings, or work in an unstable industry. With costs typically ranging from £3-£5 per £100 of monthly benefit, it can provide valuable protection covering up to 65% of your salary for 12-24 months.
Going to work with covid: What the UK law says?
Published on 19/11/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
While it is not legally prohibited to work with Covid UK in 2024, it is strongly advised against working in person when you have a positive test result. The government guidelines recommend staying at home if possible to prevent spreading the virus to colleagues.
When should I receive my redundancy payment?
Published on 30/10/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins
[lwptoc skipHeadingLevel="h3"] Missing a redundancy payment deadline could cost you thousands in lost entitlements. With UK employers continuing to make redundancies in 2024, understanding exactly when you should be paid...
What are your rights without an employment contract?
Published on 08/08/2024 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
While verbal agreements can establish an employment relationship, the absence of a written contract leaves both parties vulnerable. Your primary safeguard lies in understanding and asserting your statutory rights, coupled with proactive documentation of all verbal agreements.
Second Agreement: Practical & Legal Considerations
Published on 23/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins
There are many different reasons why a secondment might be a good idea. For example, it is an opportunity for an employee to develop new skills in another department or company. In turn, this can yield a range of benefits to the company or department upon the seconded employee's return to their original role.
Employees: Are you aware of your rights?
Published on 29/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 6 mins
With there being such tremendous competition for many jobs, too often we focus all our energy on not only trying our very best to land our dream job but also on keeping it. The latter, however, can create unnecessary problems, often with their roots buried in fear of not wanting to do anything to upset our employer
Settlement Agreement – Been offered one! Is it worth considering?
Published on 06/05/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins
A settlement agreement is simply a contract put in place to stop employees from instigating claims against their employers. These can often be referred to as termination agreements, gagging clauses or, with the more colloquial term, ‘a golden goodbye’!
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