Fundamentals of Employment Contract

Rationale

An appreciation of the principles of contract employment is crucial for those entering into or dealing with employment contracts; it reduces future conflict between employer and employee.

Purpose

Provide a sound understanding of the laws regulating the contract of employment.

Learning objectives

• Define a contract of service / employment
• Describe the content of an employment contract
• Describe the common-law and statutory obligations of employees and employers, and the impact of statute
• Explain how a contract of service is terminated

Course content

• The nature of contract employment
• Formation and content of the contract of employment and the rights of employees
• Drafting a contract of employment
• Reviewing a contract of employment