Employment Contract / Statement of Particulars template
Legally required written statement of employment particulars (Employment Rights Act 1996, s.1). Covers duties, pay, hours, holiday, notice, restrictive covenants, and disciplinary/grievance procedures. Must be provided from day one of employment.
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An employment contract, including the written statement of particulars, sets out the agreed terms between an employer and an employee. It records key details such as pay, hours, and duties. A clear contract reduces misunderstandings and helps meet the legal duty to provide written terms.
Who needs one: Any employer taking on staff who must provide written terms of employment.
What a strong employment contract / statement of particulars covers
- Job title, duties, and place of work
- Start date, hours, and any probationary period
- Pay, benefits, and payment arrangements
- Holiday entitlement and other types of leave
- Notice periods and termination provisions
- Confidentiality, policies, and disciplinary references
Regulations and frameworks this aligns to
PolicyKit references the standards relevant to your jurisdiction when it generates your employment contract / statement of particulars.
- Employment Rights Act 1996
- The core UK statute setting out individual employment rights, including unfair dismissal, redundancy, and the right to a statement of employment particulars.
- Acas Code of Practice
- UK guidance from the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service on fair handling of disciplinary and grievance situations at work.
Frequently asked questions
What should a employment contract / statement of particulars include?
A robust employment contract / statement of particulars sets out scope, roles and responsibilities, the specific controls or procedures involved, and how compliance is monitored and reviewed, mapped to frameworks like era-1996, acas. PolicyKit structures all of this automatically based on your business.
Is this legal advice?
No. PolicyKit generates AI-assisted professional templates and starting points, not legal advice. Every document should be reviewed with qualified legal and compliance counsel before use.
Can I tailor it to my country?
Yes — PolicyKit tailors each document to your jurisdiction, including UK, EU, United States, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and more.
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