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Employment Contracts cover binding agreements for staff, interns, and executives across jurisdictions like Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. This category includes specialized documents such as the Bilingual German-English internship agreement and the Portuguese employment agreement. It also addresses post-hiring actions like the Formal resignation letter or a Formal grievance appeal letter. Independent contractor arrangements fall under the Consultancy services agreement rather than standard staff contracts.

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England & Wales
Recruitment Checklist
This template provides a step-by-step recruitment checklist for employers, guiding them through the entire hiring process from planning and preparing a vacancy to advertising, handling applications, conducting interviews, and finalizing employment details. It aims to help organizations ensure a fair and compliant recruitment process.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Scotland
Apprenticeship Agreement
This Apprenticeship Agreement outlines the comprehensive terms and conditions of employment for an apprentice, detailing their duties, working hours, remuneration, and training plan. It covers key aspects such as holiday entitlement, sickness absence, pension arrangements, and responsibilities of both the employer and the apprentice. The agreement ensures compliance with relevant apprenticeship frameworks and provides provisions for the duration and potential termination of the apprenticeship.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Grievance Letter Template by Acas
This template provides a structured letter for a worker to formally raise a grievance with their employer. It includes placeholders for details of the problem, supporting evidence, and desired resolution, as well as a request for a meeting and accompaniment. This document helps employees articulate their concerns in a professional manner.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Investigation Letter by Acas
This document is a formal letter inviting an employee to an investigation meeting. It outlines the purpose of the meeting, who will be present, and the employee's right to be accompanied. The letter also emphasizes confidentiality regarding the investigation.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Intern Offer Letter - Free Legal Template
This document is an offer letter for an internship position. It outlines the key terms and conditions of the internship, including start and end dates, working hours, location, stipend, responsibilities, and learning opportunities. The letter also addresses confidentiality, performance evaluation, and potential future employment.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Germany
Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Formal Address) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This is a dual-language employment contract template designed for working students in Germany. It details the terms of employment, including job position, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and provisions for incapacity to work. The contract also includes clauses on confidentiality, intellectual property, non-competition, and the duration and termination of the employment relationship, all governed by German law.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Pay Rise Agreement Made Easy: Free Template for Transparent Salary Increases
This Pay Rise Agreement formally amends an existing employment contract to reflect a salary increase for an employee. It specifies the new salary amount and the effective date, while affirming that all other terms and conditions of the original employment contract remain valid. This agreement acts as a supplement rather than a replacement for the primary employment contract.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
ASSA Employment Contract
This factsheet provides a comprehensive overview of employment contracts, outlining their legal requirements and the essential terms that must be included. It details reforms effective from April 2020, distinguishing between employment contracts and statements of terms, and explains the implications of non-compliance. It also discusses what happens if a contract or statement is not provided or if parties disagree on terms.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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