Example/generic employment contracts

[Landlord]

Hi,

Having Google'd and just got a load of gumph, does anyone know of a good source for generic employment contracts or maybe "generic" within an industry (catering)?

Or is it a false economy and I should employ a solicitor to draw-up a bespoke one?

Thanks!
Phil.

[Mattt]

Hi Phil,

How's business?

I'd have a word with RichBurley on here, used by many PHers.

Matt

[therealpigdog]

It's false economy ... but then I would say that .

A bespoke contract shouldn't cost all that much (£500-1,000) depending on complexity. And you get the benefit of someone to sue if it blows up in your face.

[nsa]

Try this website:

https://www.lawdepot.co.uk/index.php?&a=t

I'm using it to negotiate a simple lease agreement but haven't bought the finished product yet.

[Bernie-the-bolt]

Pay someone like Mentor a small monthly fee and they will not only create correct contracts but also offer really good employment law advice on a 24/365 basis.

Depending on the size of the company it can cost from a couple of grand a year upwards but save you a small fortune if you require any specialist advice

[TuscNick]

Landlord said:

Hi,

Having Google'd and just got a load of gumph, does anyone know of a good source for generic employment contracts or maybe "generic" within an industry (catering)?

Or is it a false economy and I should employ a solicitor to draw-up a bespoke one?

Thanks!
Phil.

You can get short form Employment Contracts free on the web, but they are very very basic. It depends what you want in them.

It pays to get them done properly, in terms of charges to give you a rough idea. My charges are:

£250 to £500 for a junior employee
£500 to £1000 for senior employees
£1000 + for very senior, and directors service agreements etc

You will also need to think about some of your HR policies, Disciplinary and Greivance procedures are a must ( although in less than a year the rules are likley to change)

You can also get insurance for claims to cover both and award for compensation and legal costs, My business deals with that to.

The above hopefully gives you a rough idea of what you should be paying if you instruct a Solicitor in your own area.

Cheers

Nick

[groomi]

I find the 'plug and play' contracts and documents from the FSB to be excellent.

[Landlord]

Mattt said:

How's business?

Ticking along, thanks Matt!

groomi said:

I find the 'plug and play' contracts and documents from the FSB to be excellent.

Sorry - forgive my ignorance... FSB?



Thanks everyone - great info & advice.

I think paying for an on-going service isn't really justified as I only have 1 full-time employee. The rest are (very) casual staff.

Given TuscNick's post (thank you!) I think I may go for a bespoke one as the employee in question is a "junior" employee.

Thanks again!

[Eric Mc]

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses.

I was a member for a number of years. They are actually very good and I would recommend them to any small business.

[TuscNick]

Landlord said:

Mattt said:

How's business?

Ticking along, thanks Matt!

groomi said:

I find the 'plug and play' contracts and documents from the FSB to be excellent.

Sorry - forgive my ignorance... FSB?



Thanks everyone - great info & advice.

I think paying for an on-going service isn't really justified as I only have 1 full-time employee. The rest are (very) casual staff.

Given TuscNick's post (thank you!) I think I may go for a bespoke one as the employee in question is a "junior" employee.

Thanks again!

YHM



Nick

[Landlord]

TuscNick said:

YHM

Nick

Indeed - and thank you! :doffscap:

Eric Mc said:

FSB - Federation of Small Businesses.

I was a member for a number of years. They are actually very good and I would recommend them to any small business.

Ah... thanks - I'll take a look.