Employment & HR
Employment Contract Template
A professionally drafted employment contract for use in England and Wales, ready to tailor to your situation and e-sign in minutes.
What this employment contract covers
- The key terms for your situation
- Plain-English clauses
- Room to tailor the detail
When you need a employment contract
- When you need a employment contract
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind a employment contract helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Employment Rights Act 1996, s.1
Requires employers to give a written statement of particulars — a day-one right covering pay, hours, holiday, notice and more.
Employment Rights Act 2025
Made statutory sick pay payable from day one (removing waiting days and the lower earnings limit) and made paternity and unpaid parental leave day-one rights.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998
Sets the minimum pay rates a contract must meet or exceed.
On the horizon. An expected reduction in the unfair dismissal qualifying period (from two years toward six months) is anticipated under the Employment Rights Act 2025 in 2027.
How Legal Lift helps
Answer a few plain-English questions and our AI generator produces a tailored employment contract, ready to edit, download as PDF or Word, and e-sign with LegalSign. Every template is kept current with UK law, and our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are available if you'd like it reviewed.
This page explains the law in general terms to help you understand your employment contract. It is information, not legal advice. For guidance on your specific circumstances, our SRA-regulated solicitor partners are here to help.
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