Employment contracts | Acas

A contract between an employer and a worker is a legal agreement.

Employers should make contract terms clear.

This will help everyone understand their rights and responsibilities and avoid disputes.

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Employment contracts and the law

What an employment contract is. Exclusivity and flexibility clauses. Implied terms.

Written statements

What must be in writing before or when a worker starts their job.

Implied duties

What duties are implied into a contract, including duty of care, trust and confidence and fidelity.

Employment status

What employment status is. How it affects rights. Employees. Workers. Self-employed.

Non-disclosure agreements

When employers can and cannot use written agreements to stop workers sharing information.

Template

Written statement templates

Writing a 'written statement of employment particulars'.

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