Employment Contracts

& Agreements

Contracts of Employment

It’s a legal requirement to provide every new employee with a written statement of their key terms no later than their first day. This applies to all staff, including part-time and fixed-term employees. It's one of the most commonly overlooked obligations, but it's a crucial one.

Apprenticeship arrangements can be a little different and may need tailored terms. And if you work with contractors or freelancers, using a standard employment contract can be risky. Incorrect documentation could accidentally create an employment relationship where there shouldn’t be one.

We’ll help you get it right from the start.

Why Employment Contracts Matter

As soon as you make an offer and the candidate accepts it, a verbal contract may already be in place. But many candidates won’t resign from a current job without a written contract and you need to be confident that what you're sending includes both legally required terms and best-practice clauses.

Clear, well-written contracts and agreements:

  • Protect your business from risk

  • Define expectations and responsibilities

  • Help avoid misunderstandings

  • Reassure employees and contractors that you’re doing things properly

  • Support your people from day one

We draft bespoke contracts for full-time staff, part-time employees, apprentices, contractors, and consultants - always tailored to your needs and aligned with your business.

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Services We Offer

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all when it comes to contracts and agreements.

Instead, we take time to understand:

  • Your business and operations

  • The roles you're hiring for

  • Any unique working arrangements

  • Any risks or challenges you want to mitigate

We’ll then draft a tailored, legally compliant contract or agreement that fits your business perfectly. Whether it's an employment contract, a consultancy agreement, or a custom clause to support a flexible arrangement, everything we create is practical, relevant, and aligned with how you really work.

Our goal is to give you complete confidence in your contracts and peace of mind knowing you’re covered.

Need updates to your documents later? No problem. We're here to review and revise them as your business evolves.

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Can I Just Get a Contract from You?

You can, but we’ll first talk to you about whether you have the right supporting policies in place.

A contract on its own isn’t enough. For example, an employment contract must refer to your disciplinary and grievance procedures. That’s why our contracts form part of a wider Essentials Package which includes key HR documentation to keep your business legally compliant and protected.

Our Essentials Package includes:

Contract of Employment

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Disciplinary Policy

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Grievance Policy

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Absence Management Policy

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy

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Employee Privacy Notice

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Annual Leave Policy

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So you’ll have everything you need when bringing someone new into your business.

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