Employment contracts

Employees are legally entitled to written terms and conditions of employment covering certain areas.

Contracts of employment are crucially important, whether you are taking on staff for the first time or expanding to new premises. You must be certain that they are suitable for you while also offering your staff peace of mind.

A well drafted employment contract can help avoid misunderstandings, protect your business interests and provide clarity for both employers and employees from the outset of the working relationship. It also helps ensure your business complies with current employment legislation and reduces the risk of disputes arising further down the line.

From complicated service agreements to straightforward statements of terms and particulars, we can help you achieve your objectives. We understand that every business is different, and we can tailor documentation to suit your organisation, sector and workforce requirements.

Our experienced employment law team can advise on a wide range of employment documentation, whether you require a single contract for a new member of staff or a full review of your existing terms and policies. We can also help when changes need to be made to existing arrangements, including restructures, promotions or changes to working practices.

Employment contracts
Consultancy agreements
Contracts for services / service agreements
Statements of terms and conditions of employment
Contracts for casual employed staff (for example zero hour contracts)
Secondment agreements
Confidentiality agreements and restrictive covenants
Variation of contract terms

Restrictive covenants and confidentiality clauses can be particularly important for businesses seeking to protect sensitive information, client relationships and commercial interests. We can advise on practical and enforceable provisions designed to safeguard your business while remaining fair and reasonable.

We work with businesses of all sizes across a wide range of sectors and aim to provide straightforward, commercially focused advice that reflects the needs of your organisation.

Our employment solicitors are based at our Margate office. To discuss your requirements, please call 01843 234000 or email the team using the enquiry form on this page.