Did You Know? HR Factual Fact 2 – Employment Contracts Are a Legal Requirement| Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
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Fact 2: Employment Contracts Are a Legal Requirement:
Did you know that all employees must receive a written statement of their main terms and conditions on or before their first day of work? This is a legal requirement under the Employment Rights Act 1996.
Matthew Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR, comments: “An employment contract sets the foundation for a strong employer-employee relationship. Without it, businesses can face legal disputes that could have been easily avoided.”
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