The right to a written statement
Anyone legally classed as an employee or worker has the right to a 'written statement of employment particulars'.
A written statement summarises the main terms of employment, such as pay and working hours.
Those legally classed as workers do not have the right to a written statement if they started the job before 6 April 2020.
Many people think this document is the employment contract, but legally the contract is much broader than the written statement.
Agency workers
Agency workers have the same right to a written statement as other workers and employees.
Find out more about what an employment agency must give its workers