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The employment contract between you and your employees forms the foundations of the employment relationship. Your employment contract clarifies you and your employee\u2019s rights and obligations in the workplace. However, a poorly drafted employment contract could give rise to a dispute with your employee. This article explains what key information you should include in your employment contracts in the UK to help you avoid a dispute.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Employment Contracts?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An employment contract<\/a> is a legal agreement between you and your employee. It outlines you and your employee\u2019s rights and obligations in the workplace.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

An employment contract <\/a>is different from a written statement of particulars. A written statement of particulars is a legally required written document that you provide to your employee or worker. It details the main points of information about their employment with you, like their job title and description. On the other hand, the employment contract between you and your employees is broader than the written statement of particulars. It generally\u00a0 contains information relating to the legal obligations<\/a> between you and your workers, like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n