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Employment Contract Law Articles

Twenty plain English guides covering contract changes, restrictive covenants, settlement agreements, TUPE, holiday pay, sick pay, redundancy and other contract issues for UK employees.

contract changes

Can Your Employer Change Your Contract Without Telling You?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

zero hours contracts

What Is a Zero-Hours Contract — And Can You Challenge It?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

garden leave

Garden Leave — What It Means and What Your Rights Are

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

non compete clauses

Non-Compete Clauses: Are They Actually Enforceable?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

TUPE transfers

What Is TUPE and What Happens to Your Contract When a Business Is Sold?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

settlement agreements

Settlement Agreements — What to Check Before You Sign

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

confidentiality clauses

Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Contracts — What They Can and Cannot Do

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

restrictive covenants

Restrictive Covenants — How Long Can They Last?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

written particulars

Your Right to a Written Statement of Employment Particulars

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

breach of contract

What Counts as a Breach of Contract by Your Employer?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

constructive dismissal

Constructive Dismissal — When Can You Resign and Claim?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

variation of contract

Variation of Contract — When Is It Lawful?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

probation periods

Probation Periods — What Rights Do You Have?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

fixed term contracts

Fixed-Term Contracts — When Does Permanent Status Kick In?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

implied terms

What Is an Implied Term and How Does It Protect You?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

bonus and commission

Bonus and Commission Clauses — When Your Employer Refuses to Pay

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

post termination restrictions

Post-Termination Restrictions — The 12-Month Rule

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

sick pay

Sick Pay — What Your Contract Must Include

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

rolled up holiday pay

Rolled-Up Holiday Pay — Is It Legal?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.

redundancy and contracts

What Happens to Your Contract During Redundancy?

Plain English UK employment law guidance for employees checking contract rights and risk.