Employment Contract Template Scotland

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    Download your employment contract template for Scotland and discover what a legally-watertight staff contract looks like.

    Is a contract of employment in Scotland different to one in England?

    Statutory rights included in an employment contract in Scotland, is almost the same as one in England. The only difference being Scottish employees get an extra Bank Holiday for St Andrews Day (30th November). But if this falls on a weekend then a substitute day is used.

    All Scottish businesses must provide the people working for them with a contract of employment, download our employment contract template for Scotland today.

    Is providing an employment contract in Scotland a legal requirement?

    Yes, you have a legal requirement to provide an employment contract in Scotland within a month of someone starting work.

    As soon as essential terms are agreed on (such as job title) then a contract is formed in Scotland.

    What’s included in a contract of employment in Scotland?

    When creating a contract of employment in Scotland, the following must be included:

    Our employment contract template for Scotland states exactly what you should include when creating yours – download it now. Peninsula also offers a full HR contracts and documentation service, where our term of experts craft your documents to suit your business needs.

    Download your free employment contract template for Scotland today

    To help you onboard new staff correctly, and stay within Scottish law – download your free employment contract template for Scotland today. This covers everything you need to include in your new contracts.

    Peninsula also offers documentation services, handbooks and policies to suit your needs and stay compliant.

    Our teams provide 24/7 HR advice which is available 365 days a year. We take care of your business needs when you work with our HR experts. Want to find out more? Contact us on 0800 028 2420 and book a free consultation with a qualified HR consultant today.

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