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Employment contracts

Posted by Green Girl Garden Care on July 16, 2015 at 2:03pm in Business

Hi all,

I've finally had a day off to get on top of admin and it's time I sorted an employment contract for my new employee. Has any one got a template they can send me or a link to one? I want something as simple as possible and that is based on working full time March to Nov then hours reducing Dec to Feb so no set number of hours in winter. Standard holiday and a permanent position. I haven't a clue what type of contract that is. I'm happy to join the premium service here if that gives me access to things like that. I haven't really had time to get my head around what the BOG is or what it provides so if anyone can advise on this that would be really appreciated. 

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  • Simply Business July 16, 2015 at 2:52pm

    Hi Helen :) Congrats on hiring! Just a quick heads-up that you'll need some employers' liability insurance (legal requirement) if you're employing :) So may be worth giving your insurer a shout!

    Sorry I couldn't help with the contract situation but thought I'd quickly remind you :)

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      Green Girl Garden Care > Simply Business July 16, 2015 at 3:22pm
      Yes I am already insured with you but well done for the plug. Now anyone who can actually help me?!
      • Simply Business > Green Girl Garden Care July 17, 2015 at 11:21am

        Didn't realise! Good to hear, though :) Hope you're able to find one that helps! 

  • Graeme @ BGS July 16, 2015 at 4:29pm

    Have a little peek at https://www.gov.uk/employment-contracts-and-conditions

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      Green Girl Garden Care > Graeme @ BGS July 16, 2015 at 4:39pm

      Thanks I have looked on there before but not found any sample contracts.

      • Graeme @ BGS > Green Girl Garden Care July 16, 2015 at 5:41pm

        It was meant to be starter for 10 to give you details about what you should be able to include etc.  Try using google, local councils are fairly good of having their employment contracts available or do what the rest of us do and seek / pay professional advice.

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        Gary RK > Green Girl Garden Care July 16, 2015 at 6:33pm

        There is a basic template employment contract on the .Gov website as above (and has been for years). It gets regularly updated.

        Be cautious about what else you find or get given. Unless you know your employment law it could well be useless and out of date, so could end up not worth the paper it's written on.

        Would +1 Nick's comment. FSB is great for Employer support.

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    Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd July 16, 2015 at 6:12pm

    Join the FSB (http://www.fsb.org.uk/) and there is a section where you can download a template. They also have a 24hr legal advice line which is worth its weight in gold - I strongly recommend.

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