Bethan Flood, April 2017 - A contract of employment is a document every employer should ensure their employees have signed prior to the commencement of employment. The contract sets out the employment relationship in black and white, for both parties to understand.

The contract of employment clarifies a number of points including salary, hours and days of work, how payment is completed, probation period, termination notice requirements and confidentiality requirements amongst others. Job descriptions can also be included as part of the contract. Contracts should also be signed when changes to the employment relationship occur e.g. change from part time to full time, promotion etc.

Without a contract, employment topics can become employment issues and lead to mistrust, confusion and unhappiness for both employers and employees.

Prime Practice HR can assist with your employment contracts for casual, part time and full time employees. Our contracts are prepared for each individual employee and are written by employment law experts.

Please call Prime Practice HR if you have any queries in relation to the above or general HR advice queries.  Find out more about Prime Practice HR or contact us here.