Every employee in England and Wales is entitled to a written contract from day one. Here's exactly what it must cover under the Employment Rights Act 2025.
If you employ anyone in England and Wales, a written employment contract is one of your most fundamental legal obligations. Here is what the law requires and what a well-drafted contract covers.
Under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as amended by the Employment Rights Act 2025), every employee is entitled to receive a written statement of employment particulars on or before their first day of employment. This requirement has applied since April 2020. Failure to provide it can result in an employment tribunal awarding up to four weeks' pay.
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