Products tagged with 'united kingdom employment form'

Notify one of your workers of the decision made by a grievance committee with this free Notice to Employee form for UK employers.

• The employee must be given notice of the grievance committee's decision following an investigation made in connection with a grievance filed by the employee.
• This free form is available as a downloadable MS Word file.
• Intended for use only in the United Kingdom.

UK employers, use this free template to prepare a Notice of Layoff and Guarantee Payments for an employee being laid off from your company.

• The template is a Microsoft Word letter format.
• Intended for use only within the United Kingdom.

Hire a worker to provide services as a contractor instead of an employee with this Independent Contractor Agreement for UK companies.

• The independent contractor is responsible for payment of his/her own income taxes, National Insurance and other contributions payable on the contract fees.
• The contractor must provide evidence that they are able to leave and enter the United Kingdom without restriction, if necessary to do so in order to provide the services.
• The contractor agrees not to disclose or use any confidential information of the company.
• Either party may terminate the Agreement upon proper notice. The employing company may also terminate the Agreement if the contractor fails to perform his/her duties or for other reasonable grounds.
  
• The contractor indemnifies the company against loss, damage or liability, including legal fees, arising from a breach of the agreement by the contractor.
• Available in MS Word format.
• The agreement can be used in England, Wales and Scotland.

Download this ready-made Employee Redundancy Notice for UK employers.

• The letter sets out the effective date of termination and the reasons for the redundancy of the employee's position.
• The amounts of the redundancy benefits to be paid to the employee are listed.
• This form is easy to download, fill in, and print. Fully editable to fit your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the United Kingdom.

Overview

This comprehensive employment contract template is designed for UK employers to formalize agreements with new hires. The contract ensures that both parties understand their rights and responsibilities throughout the employment relationship and complies with English law, intended exclusively for use in the United Kingdom.

Eligibility to Work

The employee warrants that they are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. This assurance is essential for compliance with UK immigration and employment regulations.

Terms of Employment

• Duties and Responsibilities. The agreement outlines the specific job description along with the employee’s duties and responsibilities, providing clarity on expectations and performance standards.
• Salary, Hours of Work, and Normal Place of Work. The contract details the agreed-upon salary, the standard working hours, and the usual workplace location, ensuring transparency regarding compensation and work arrangements.
• Expenses. The employer will reimburse the employee for approved expenses incurred during the course of employment, following company policy.
• Holidays. Provisions are included regarding annual leave entitlement and the process for requesting time off, in accordance with statutory UK requirements.
• Employee Illness. The agreement specifies procedures and entitlements in the event of employee illness or other circumstances that prevent the employee from working.
• Benefits. Any benefits provided by the employer, such as pension schemes or private health insurance, are described in this section.

Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

The employee is required to safeguard the employer’s confidential business information, both during and after the period of employment.

All inventions or work products developed by the employee during employment are assigned to the employer, ensuring that intellectual property remains with the business.

Notice and Termination

The agreement sets out the circumstances and process for terminating employment, protecting the interests of both employer and employee. The contract may contain provisions for payment in lieu of notice, outlining the conditions under which this will apply.

Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

The contract includes processes for addressing disciplinary and grievance matters, ensuring fair and lawful resolution of workplace issues.

Format and Governing Law

This employment contract template is available in MS Word format for ease of use and customization. It is governed by English law and is intended solely for employment within the United Kingdom.

Give your employees the choice of opting out of the Working Time Regulations 1998 with this ready-made Opt-Out Agreement template.

• The employee chooses to opt out of the Regulations which limit working hours to an average of 48 hours each week.
• The employee agrees that Regulation 4(1) will not apply to his/her contract of employment.
• The employee may terminate the agreement at any time on 3 months' notice, which will not affect the employee's contract of employment.
• The Working Time Regulations Opt-Out Agreement is a downloadable digital template which can be used throughout the United Kingdom.