Starter task 1
1. Please
stick your sheets into your
books
2. Complete your HW review for HW2 on
functional areas, see Mr Goodacre’s
comments (green stamp) and make
response
Starter task 2
On
your white board
write down what you
think the term
“contract” means?
Contracts of
employment
Lesson 14
Lesson Objectives
Evaluation ~ GCSE
Grade A*
• Will be able to evaluate the importance of
having an employment contract
Synthesis~ GCSE
• Will be able to propose the reason behind the
rights and responsibilities for both parties
Analysis ~ GCSE
• Will be able to analyse the purpose of an
employment contract
Grade A
Grade B
Application ~ GCSE
Grade C
• Will be able to demonstrate understanding by
using examples/cases
Comprehension ~
• Will be able to explain the key term
“employment contract”
Knowledge ~ GCSE
• Will be able to recall the key term “employment
contract”
GCSE Grade D
Grade E
Defining the term - Contract

A written or spoken agreement, especially one concerning employment,
sales, or tenancy, that is intended to be enforceable by law.

An Employment Contract is the contract between the employer and the
employee which states the duties and responsibilities of both parties
which the agree on for the length of the contract or employment
Terms and conditions of employment

The relationship between employer and employee is complex and both have
legal rights in terms of this relationship.

Contracts, agreements, procedures, policies and law govern these
relationships.

Rights of employees are laid out in staff handbooks and Contracts of
employment.
Terms & conditions of employment

STATUTORY RIGHTS


Everyone has these rights and they cannot
be taken away by the employer.
CONTRCTUAL RIGHTS

Relate to the contract itself and are specific
to the business and job of the employee
Contracts of employment

Written document

EXPRESS TERMS


Are the terms that are clearly stated in the contract
IMPLIED TERMS

Are the terms that are not written down because they are considered obvious
A Contract of Employment MUST have
the following information:

Job title

Hours of work

Place of work

Main terms & conditions of employment

Pay & other benefits

Date employment commenced

Name of employer

Employees name
Contract of Employment –
Additional Information

Temp contracts require a contract end date

Any trade union agreements that will affect
the employee

Grievance and appeals process
Contract of Employment –
Further Information

Sickness benefits / entitlement

Pension scheme

Notice period required

Disciplinary rules and procedures
Rights & Responsibilities
EMPLOYERS EXPECT EMPLOYEES TO;
1.
Meet the terms of their contract
2.
Co-operate in meeting the aims and objectives of the business
3.
Follow health and safety regulations
Rights & Responsibilities
EMPLOYEES EXPECT TO BE;
1.
Paid according to their contract
2.
Provided with a safe working environment
3.
Appropriately trained
4.
Permitted to join trade unions or staff associations
5.
Allowed access to any confidential records kept on them as employees
Rights and Responsibilities
Why
do you think the
employer and employee
have different rights
within the work place?
Employment Contract
Why
is it important to
have an employment
contract
Lesson Objectives
Evaluation ~ GCSE
Grade A*
• Will be able to evaluate the importance of
having an employment contract
Synthesis~ GCSE
• Will be able to propose the reason behind the
rights and responsibilities for both parties
Analysis ~ GCSE
• Will be able to analyse the purpose of an
employment contract
Grade A
Grade B
Application ~ GCSE
Grade C
• Will be able to demonstrate understanding by
using examples/cases
Comprehension ~
• Will be able to explain the key term
“employment contract”
Knowledge ~ GCSE
• Will be able to recall the key term “employment
contract”
GCSE Grade D
Grade E