Employment Contract Template
A professionally drafted employment contract for use in England and Wales, ready to tailor to your situation in minutes.
Contract of Employment
This Contract of Employment is made on 21 August 2026 between Beta Testing Ltd (the "Employer") and Sam Rivera (the "Employee"). It sets out the written statement of particulars required by section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996.
1. Job Title and Duties
The Employee is employed as Customer Support Lead. The Employee's main duties are: Responding to customer emails and chat enquiries, processing refunds where necessary, and maintaining accurate records to keep the team informed of each customer's status.
4. Salary
The Employee will be paid a gross annual salary of £32,000, payable monthly in arrears, subject to deductions for tax and National Insurance.
What this employment contract covers
- Job title, duties and place of work
- Pay, working hours and holiday entitlement
- Notice periods and how the contract can end
- Confidentiality and any post-employment restrictions
When you need an employment contract
- Hiring a new employee
- Putting an existing employee's terms in writing for the first time
- Updating terms after a promotion, pay rise or change of hours
The legal framework
Understanding the law behind an employment contract helps you use it well. Here is the key UK legislation that applies:
Frequently asked questions
Do I legally have to give an employee a written contract?
Yes — employees are entitled to a written statement of particulars from day one, covering pay, hours, holiday and notice.
Can I change an employee's contract terms?
Generally not unilaterally — most changes need the employee's agreement, or a fair, properly consulted process if you're varying terms across the workforce.
How Legal Lift helps
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