Employment Contracts

1. Compliance with the Employment Act:

Minimum Standards: Employment contracts must comply with the minimum standards set out in the Employment Act, such as working hours, rest days, public holidays, annual leave, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave.

Salary and Payment: The Act stipulates how and when salaries must be paid. Employment contracts should detail salary amounts, payment intervals, and overtime pay if applicable.

2. Contractual Terms Beyond the Employment Act:

While employment contracts must adhere to the statutory minimums, they often include additional terms and benefits like higher salaries, more generous leave entitlements, and additional medical benefits.

3. Key Components of Employment Contracts:

Job Scope: Clearly defines the role and responsibilities, aligning with the Act’s classification of work types.

Duration of Employment: Specifies contract duration, including terms for permanent, temporary, or contract positions.

Probation Periods: Outlines probation terms, which must be reasonable and not in conflict with statutory rights.

Termination and Notice Period: Details the process for contract termination, including notice periods, which should align with or exceed minimum statutory requirements.