In addition to the terms that by law are required to be included, a service contract sets out many other matters in the employment relationship and Net Lawman is clear that these documents:
are up to date with current applicable employment law
follow current best practice disciplinary procedures recommended by ACAS and other bodies
help protect the company from claims both in an Industrial Tribunal and in court as a result of a common law dispute
protect the director from unreasonable demands by other directors and shareholders
set out remuneration and benefits
cover what happens at termination, and in case of redundancy
include strong protection for the organisation’s intellectual property
minimise the administrative burden of legal compliance
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* Example of Net Lawman's template features and contents:
Protects the board from criticism
Protects the company from claims both before an Industrial Tribunal and in court
Protects the director from unreasonable demands
Up to date with the latest changes in company law
Provides a "shopping list" of possible director perquisites
Helps the company to comply with employment regulations
Includes principal provisions of the Employment Act 2002
Follows current best practice recommendations by ACAS and other bodies
All standard terms for a principal statement (provision of which is a legal requirement)
Strong on protection of employer's confidential information
Structured so as to minimise the administrative burden of legal compliance
Start and continuity
Job title and description
Place and hours of work
Work outside the UK
Salary
Expenses
Leave for holidays and other reasons
Sickness or other absence
Pension
Health insurance
Liability insurance
Company car
Director's responsibilities
Other business and employment
No competition
Confidentiality
Intellectual property
Staff handbook and company policies
Bribery and other corrupt behaviour
Garden leave
Disciplinary and grievance procedures: in line with ACAS recommendations
Termination (of employment or fixed term)
Arrangements during notice period
Procedure after termination
Summary termination
Reconstruction or amalgamation
Data protection
Severance and invalidity
Schedule: Bonus system
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