{"id":172600,"date":"2022-07-22T03:51:13","date_gmt":"2022-07-22T02:51:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=172600"},"modified":"2022-07-26T09:27:11","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T08:27:11","slug":"employment-contract-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/employment\/employment-contract-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Common Employment Contract Mistakes Employers Make in England and Wales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An employment contract is one of the most critical documents when managing your staff. This is because an employment contract outlines your employee\u2019s rights and obligations in the workplace. This includes your employee\u2019s various entitlements under employment law, such as pay and leaves entitlements. However, a poorly drafted employment contract could give rise to a dispute between you and your employee. This article will explain five common employment contract mistakes employers make to help you avoid facing a dispute in the employment tribunal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Failing to Update Employment Contracts In-Line With the Law<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Employment law is renowned for changing frequently. As a result, you must be aware of any legal changes that will affect your relationship with your employees. However, employers often forget to ensure their employment contracts reflect current employment law. For example, a contractual term may provide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n