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Written Statement of Particulars - Worker
This Written Statement of Employment Particulars is used to give a worker (not necessarily a full employee) a written summary of their key terms of engagement, such as pay, hours, holiday, and place of work. It is a legal requirement under the Employment Rights Act 1996 for workers (unless they started before April 2020) to receive this statement, and it ensures workers know their core rights and working conditions.
Employment Contract (UK) - Senior Employee
This Written Statement of Employment Particulars is a UK-compliant document that sets out all legally required terms of employment for a senior employee, including pay, duties, hours, benefits, leave, IP ownership, confidentiality, notice periods and post-termination restrictions. It provides clear, enforceable employment terms for both parties, ensures compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996, and adds senior-level protections such as bonus eligibility, enhanced duties, restrictive covenants and garden leave. This template has been created based on documents from sources such as Acas.
Employment Contract (UK) - Junior and Mid-Level Employee
The ACAS written statement, forming part of an employee's contract, is a model document for employers to comply with the UK Employment Rights Act 1996. It provides a summary for a full-time employee of their main employment terms and statutory particulars such as pay, hours, holidays, and notice periods.
Employment Contract (UK) - Part Time
This written statement, forming part of an employee's contract, is a model document for employers to comply with the UK Employment Rights Act 1996. It provides a summary for a part-time (junior to mid-level) employee of their main employment terms and statutory particulars such as pay, hours, holidays, and notice periods. This template has been created based on the Acas document and amended for a part-time employee.
Employment Contract (UK) - Full Time
This written statement forms part of an employee's contract as a model document for employers to comply with the UK Employment Rights Act 1996. It provides a summary for a full-time (junior to mid-level) employee of their main employment terms and statutory particulars such as pay, hours, holidays, and notice periods. This template has been created based on the Acas document and amended for a full-time employee.
Letter of Appointment - Non-Executive Director
This document is a formal letter of appointment for a Non-Executive Director. It details the terms and conditions of their service, including duties, term length, time commitment, fees, confidentiality, intellectual property, termination clauses, and restrictive covenants. It explicitly states that it is a contract for services and does not create an employment relationship.
Director's Service Agreement
This Director Service Agreement sets out the terms on which an executive director is engaged both as an employee and as a statutory director, combining the employment relationship with the legal duties owed as a board member. It covers appointment, duties, remuneration, benefits, working arrangements, termination, confidentiality, and compliance obligations, forming the contractual framework governing the director’s executive role within the company. This template is influenced by templates from Acas and other reputable sources.
Model PIPE Securities Purchase Agreement (FPI) (NVCA)
This is a model Securities Purchase Agreement for a Private Investment in Public Equity (PIPE) transaction. It details the terms under which a company, often a foreign private issuer, sells various securities (such as ordinary shares, ADSs, preferred shares, and warrants) to investors in a private placement, relying on exemptions from securities registration. The agreement includes extensive representations, warranties, and covenants from both parties, along with provisions for closing and compliance with U.S. securities regulations.
Zero-Hours Contract - Worker
This zero-hours worker agreement, drafted based on documents from sources such as Acas, sets out the terms under which a worker may be offered work on an ad hoc basis, with no obligation to provide or accept work, and where pay and benefits are calculated only for hours actually worked. It confirms worker status, outlines statutory rights such as pro-rata holiday and sick pay eligibility, and includes provisions on notice, grievances, and other standard employment-related terms.
Independent Contractor Agreement - Indefinite or Fixed Term
This Independent Contractor Agreement outlines the terms for an individual providing services to a company, clarifying that it is not an employment contract. It covers key aspects such as service description, fees, working arrangements, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination conditions. The agreement can be customized for either fixed-term or indefinite arrangements.
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