Free Employment Contract Generator for the United Kingdom
UK employers must give every employee and worker a written statement of employment particulars on or before their first day (Employment Rights Act 1996, section 1). Our free generator produces a professional contract covering the required particulars.
The generated contract covers pay and itemised payslips (ERA 1996 s8), working time and rest breaks (Working Time Regulations 1998), holiday of at least 5.6 weeks, Statutory Sick Pay, family leave, and notice periods no shorter than the statutory minimum in section 86.
Frequently Asked Questions
What must be included in a UK employment contract?
The written statement must include employer and employee names, start date, pay and pay intervals, hours and days of work, holiday entitlement, job title, place of work, notice periods, probation and any training requirements. Our generator covers these core particulars.
How much holiday is an employee entitled to in the UK?
At least 5.6 weeks a year — 28 days for a 5-day week, which can include bank holidays. Employees also have rights to Statutory Sick Pay, up to 52 weeks' maternity leave, 2 weeks' paternity leave and time off for dependants.
What is the maximum working week in the UK?
48 hours a week on average under the Working Time Regulations 1998, unless the worker opts out in writing. There is no statutory overtime premium — overtime rates are set by the contract.
Is an employment contract legally required in the United Kingdom?
A contract exists as soon as someone accepts a job offer, even verbally, but section 1 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 requires a written statement of the main terms on or before the first day of work. A full written contract protects both parties.
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