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Contract and conditions of employment
Your rights under your contract of employment, including pay and leave. Employers' and employees' rights and responsibilities. Also covers fixed-term contracts, illegal contracts and agency employees.
Information and advice from other websites
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Contracts of employment
Information on employment contracts including the difference between employed and self-employed status, changes to contracts, and illegal contracts.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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Pay and contracts of employment
Explains terms used in contracts. Includes information about pay, job title and role, notice periods, location, take-overs, and changes to contracts of employment.
From: WorkSMART - TUC
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Contracts
Your work contract is an agreement between you and your employer, outlining the terms of your employment. Explains what a contract should cover.
From: TheSite
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Changes to employment contracts (PDF)
Explains what a contract of employment is, what changes your employer might make, and what action you can take about changes to your contract.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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Employee's right to written details about the employment contract
All employees, regardless of the number of hours they work per week, are entitled to receive a written statement from their employer within two months of starting work. Information on what details should be given.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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Sickness at work (PDF)
Information on taking time off work if you are sick; covering employer's refusal to pay, sickness whilst on leave and dismissal whilst sick.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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Information for small employers (PDF)
Information for employers who employ fewer than five staff, covering carers, nannies and domestic help.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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Agency workers
Everyone at work has some basic rights. Answers frequently asked questions on terms and conditions for agency workers.
From: WorkSMART - TUC
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Lay offs and short time working (PDF)
Information on lay offs and short time working including whether the contract allows it, and working whilst laid off.
From: Adviceguide from Citizens Advice
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