employment contract

• Employment contract?


  Employment contract is an agreement between the employer and the employee and is legally binding.
• Contents of an employment contract?

  • Personal details of the employee.
  • Details of the business/employer
  • Job title
  • Job Description
  • Job specification
  • Date of employment
  • Hours of work
  • Remuneration
  • Period of contract
  • Signatures of both the employer and employee.
• Legal requirements of the employment contract:

  • The employer and employee must both sign the contract.
  • Employer and employee must both agree to any changes to the contract.
  • The employment contract should include a code of conduct.
  • The employer must explain the terms and conditions of the contract
• Reasons for the termination of an employment contract:

  • The employer may retrench some employees due to insolvency.
  • An employee may have reached the pre-determined age for retirement.
  • Incapacity to work due to illness/injuries.
  • The duration of the employment contract expires