Question 1

Are these contracts legally valid in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our contracts are aligned with ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) guidelines and current UK employment law for 2025. They include all legally required information under the Employment Rights Act 1996 (as amended). However, they are not a substitute for regulated legal advice. For complex situations, we recommend consulting a solicitor.

Question 2

What's included in the employment contract?

Accepted Answer

Every contract includes all information required by UK law: employer and employee details, job title and duties, start date, contract type (permanent/fixed-term/casual), salary and payment frequency, working hours per week, place of work, holiday entitlement (28 days statutory minimum), sick pay arrangements, notice periods for both parties, pension scheme details, and data protection compliance. Optional sections include probation periods (typically 3-6 months), confidentiality clauses, and remote work policies.

Question 3

Can I edit the contract after downloading?

Accepted Answer

If you purchase the PDF + Word package (£19.99) or the Complete HR Pack (£29.99), you receive editable Word (.docx) files that you can customize as needed. The PDF-only option (£14.99) provides a print-ready PDF that cannot be edited.

Question 4

How quickly will I receive my contract?

Accepted Answer

Instantly! After payment, you're redirected to a download page where you can immediately download your contract in your chosen format(s). You also receive a confirmation email with download links.

Question 5

What's included in the Complete HR Pack?

Accepted Answer

The HR Pack includes your personalized employment contract plus 7 additional HR templates: Offer Letter, Employee Handbook, Disciplinary Procedure, Grievance Procedure, Performance Review Form, Exit Interview Form, and Reference Request Template. All documents are pre-filled with your company and employee details in both PDF and Word formats.

Question 6

Do I need to create an account?

Accepted Answer

No! We don't require any signup or registration. Simply fill in your contract details, choose your format, and proceed to checkout. It's that simple.

Question 7

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All payment processing is handled securely by Stripe, and we don't store your payment details. Your contract data is temporarily stored in your browser session and not saved on our servers. We comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Question 8

Can I use this for multiple employees?

Accepted Answer

Each contract purchase is for one employee. However, you can create unlimited contracts by filling out the form multiple times. If you're hiring multiple people, simply generate a new contract for each employee with their specific details.

Question 9

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) via our secure Stripe payment gateway.

Question 10

What if I need help or have issues?

Accepted Answer

If you encounter any technical issues with your download or have questions, please contact us at support@employmentcontracttemplate.co.uk and we'll respond within 24 hours.

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