Contracts of employment

A clear and compliant contract of employment is the foundation of a strong employer-employee relationship.

At Brightmine, we provide expert guidance and resources to help HR professionals draft, review, and manage employment contracts in line with UK employment law. Learn best practices, legal requirements, and practical tips to ensure your contracts protect your organisation and support your workforce.

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Tools & templates

Letter inviting employee to consultation about changes to contract terms

Model letter to inform an employee that sickness absence without medical evidence is being treated as unauthorised absence, …

Tools & templates

Letter to employee imposing change to contract terms

A model letter for confirming a change to an employee’s contract terms where the employer is exercising an …

Commentary and Insights

Fixed-term contracts: A risky business for global employers?

Fixed-term contracts may be a popular choice or an exceptional resource. But are they the right choice for …

Case studies

Constructive dismissal tribunal round-up: express and implied breaches

A tribunal round‑up examining recent constructive dismissal decisions where employers were found to have breached the employment contract, …

Guides – How to

Managing Pregnancy and Maternity Rights for Employees on Fixed‑Term Contracts

Understand employer obligations for pregnant fixed‑term employees, from avoiding discrimination to providing statutory maternity leave, pay entitlements, and …

Guides – How to

Formation of the employment contract

This guide explains how employment contracts are formed, covering job offers, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, …

Commentary and Insights

Employment Rights Bill: 10 key policies employers need to revamp

The Employment Rights Bill packs an imposing number of employment law reforms into its 330 pages. With Royal …

Guides – How to

How to manage annualised hours contracts

Discover practical HR guidance for implementing annualised hours contracts, from calculating yearly hours to managing flexible work schedules.

Tools & templates

Model contracts and contract clauses: The complete list

Browse a complete range of model employment contracts and contract clauses for employers and HR teams.

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