Understanding Employment Contracts: A Guide for Employers and Employees

 
Employment
 
Staffing Policies and Programs
Staffing System and Retention Management
Support Activities
Legal compliance
Planning
Job analysis
Core Staffing Activities
Recruitment:  
External, internal
Selection:
Measurement, external, internal
Employment:
Decision making, final match
Staffing  Organizations  Model
 
Introduction
 
The process of actually hiring the individual
who have been selected.
Once agreement on terms and conditions of
employment has been reached, the final
match process is completed and formal
relationship is established.
 
Job offer
 
Job offer letters start the employment
relationship off on a positive note.
It  is an attempt by the organization to induce
the offer receiver into the establishment of an
employment relationship.
Job offer letters also serve as the legal basis
for employment.
 
Job offer
 
Some issue regarding job offer:
1- 
 
M
ake sure to avoid promising more than you
can deliver.
2- 
Keep the tone direct and positive.
3- 
Let the candidate know that they were chosen
specifically for  the skills and experience t.
All this encourages new employees to feel
confident, also in their ability to perform the job
itself.
 
Job offer
 
Facts to include in a job offer letter:
1.Salary:
1.Salary:
State the starting salary, frequency of payment
and method of payment, such as by cheque or
direct deposit.
2- Compensation:
2- Compensation:
 performance bonuses or stock.
 
Job offer
 
3.Benefits:
3.Benefits:
Briefly describe the benefits provided by the
company such as dental, health and/or other
types of insurance.
4.Dates and Times:
4.Dates and Times:
State when you want the signed offer returned.
the length of the probationary period.
 working  hours per week.
 Job start date and time.
 
 
 
 
 
Why an employment contract is much
Why an employment contract is much
better for both employers and
better for both employers and
employees?
employees?
 
Employment Contracts
 
A comprehensive contract of employment
allows an employer to specify an employee's
duties and responsibilities - so an employee
knows exactly what is expected of them.
 
Employment Contracts
 
Employment contract contents:
Employment contract contents:
 
1. Names of the Parties
1. Names of the Parties
 The employer's organization details and the
employee's full name, address, and phone number.
 
2. Start Date
2. Start Date
 This is important as it also includes a brief statement
to say that employment with a previous employer does
not count towards the various rights that are gained by
employees after one and two years of service.
 
Employment Contracts
 
3. Job Title and Description
3. Job Title and Description
4. Place of Work
4. Place of Work
 Allows the employer to specify the location
where the employee will work. However, it
also allows for the employer to specify any
other location in the future. This gives the
employer much greater flexibility.
 
Employment Contracts
 
5. Hours of Work
5. Hours of Work
 
The employee's hours are specified within the contract.
 however the employee also agrees to work additional
hours if the employer reasonably requests it.
 
6. Probationary Period
6. Probationary Period
 
The employer can specify a trial period for the employee with
the option of a short notice period at the end of the trial, if
the employee does not fulfill expectations. The employer can
also extend the trial period.
 
 
 
 
Employment Contracts
 
7. Salary
7. Salary
 
This details the employee's salary before national
insurance and any deductions. It also specifies when
payment is made
8. Holidays
8. Holidays
 
This clause specifies when the holiday year will run
from.
 
Employment Contracts
 
9. Sickness
9. Sickness
 Absence through sickness is a major cost burden on
employers.
This clause states by what time the employee must
inform the employer that they will be unable to attend
work.
 It is recommended that organizations have a separate
Sickness & Absence Policy.
 
10. Pension
10. Pension
 This clause states the pension provision .
 
Job Offer Vs. Employment Contracts
Job Offer
Job Offer
Send as initial document.
offer letters are less
detailed employment
agreements.
Employment Contracts
Employment Contracts
After the candidate accept
the job offer, he signs the
employment contract.
Employment contracts spell
out an employer's
expectations in much
greater detail than offer
letters do.
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Exploring the process of finalizing the employment relationship, job offers, and the importance of employment contracts for both employers and employees. Learn about the key components of job offer letters, benefits, and why clear contracts are beneficial for all parties involved in the workforce.


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  1. Employment

  2. Staffing Organizations Model Organization Mission Goals and Objectives Organization Strategy HR and Staffing Strategy Staffing Policies and Programs Support Activities Core Staffing Activities Legal compliance Recruitment: External, internal Selection: Measurement, external, internal Employment: Decision making, final match Planning Job analysis Staffing System and Retention Management

  3. Introduction The process of actually hiring the individual who have been selected. Once agreement on terms and conditions of employment has been reached, the final match process is completed and formal relationship is established.

  4. Job offer Job offer letters start the employment relationship off on a positive note. It is an attempt by the organization to induce the offer receiver into the establishment of an employment relationship. Job offer letters also serve as the legal basis for employment.

  5. Job offer Some issue regarding job offer: 1- Make sure to avoid promising more than you can deliver. 2- Keep the tone direct and positive. 3- Let the candidate know that they were chosen specifically for the skills and experience t. All this encourages new employees to feel confident, also in their ability to perform the job itself.

  6. Job offer Facts to include in a job offer letter: 1.Salary: State the starting salary, frequency of payment and method of payment, such as by cheque or direct deposit. 2- Compensation: performance bonuses or stock.

  7. Job offer 3.Benefits: Briefly describe the benefits provided by the company such as dental, health and/or other types of insurance. 4.Dates and Times: State when you want the signed offer returned. the length of the probationary period. working hours per week. Job start date and time.

  8. Why an employment contract is much better for both employers and employees?

  9. Employment Contracts A comprehensive contract of employment allows an employer to specify an employee's duties and responsibilities - so an employee knows exactly what is expected of them.

  10. Employment Contracts Employment contract contents: 1. Names of the Parties The employer's organization details and the employee's full name, address, and phone number. 2. Start Date This is important as it also includes a brief statement to say that employment with a previous employer does not count towards the various rights that are gained by employees after one and two years of service.

  11. Employment Contracts 3. Job Title and Description 4. Place of Work Allows the employer to specify the location where the employee will work. However, it also allows for the employer to specify any other location in the future. This gives the employer much greater flexibility.

  12. Employment Contracts 5. Hours of Work The employee's hours are specified within the contract. however the employee also agrees to work additional hours if the employer reasonably requests it. 6. Probationary Period The employer can specify a trial period for the employee with the option of a short notice period at the end of the trial, if the employee does not fulfill expectations. The employer can also extend the trial period.

  13. Employment Contracts 7. Salary This details the employee's salary before national insurance and any deductions. It also specifies when payment is made 8. Holidays This clause specifies when the holiday year will run from.

  14. Employment Contracts 9. Sickness Absence through sickness is a major cost burden on employers. This clause states by what time the employee must inform the employer that they will be unable to attend work. It is recommended that organizations have a separate Sickness & Absence Policy. 10. Pension This clause states the pension provision .

  15. Job Offer Vs. Employment Contracts Job Offer Employment Contracts Send as initial document. offer letters are less detailed employment agreements. After the candidate accept the job offer, he signs the employment contract. Employment contracts spell out an employer's expectations in much greater detail than offer letters do.

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