Contract of employment

In this lesson

1. 0:00 Contract of employment introduction
2. 0:45 Express terms and contract variation
3. 1:10 Implied terms from common law and statute
4. 2:01 Statement of particulars requirements
5. 3:07 Disciplinary and grievance procedures
6. 4:47 Common law duties of employees
7. 6:23 Employer duties and indemnification
8. 8:14 No duty to provide work usually
9. 10:14 Statutory implied terms overview
10. 12:10 Statutory employee rights and protections

About this lesson

You'll explore the difference between express terms (specifically agreed between you and your employer) and implied terms (those added by common law, statute, or industry practice), and discover why employers must provide you with a written statement of particulars within two months of starting work. The lesson breaks down the key information your employer must give you on your first day and within two months, including your job title, pay, hours, holiday entitlement, notice periods, and disciplinary and grievance procedures. You'll also learn the practical difference between a disciplinary procedure (where your manager addresses your conduct) and a grievance procedure (where you raise concerns about your treatment). You'll examine the common law duties you owe as an employee—such as personal service, obedience to reasonable and lawful orders, and confidentiality—and the duties your employer owes you, including paying reasonable remuneration, taking care of your health and safety, and indemnifying you so you're not out of pocket. The lesson also covers key statutory protections, including your right to an itemised payslip, protection from unfair dismissal, maternity and paternity rights, and equality protections. This content is essential for the Corporate and Business Law module and helps you understand the legal framework governing employment relationships, a foundation for tackling employment law questions in your qualification.

Duration: 14m