Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment statements, requiring written particulars of employment within 2 months of start date. Section 1 outlines mandatory information that must be provided to employees.
Employment Act 2002: Updates to written statement requirements and enforcement provisions for employment documentation.
Good Work Plan and Employment Bill 2020: Recent legislative updates introducing day-one right to written statement and enhanced employment rights.
Employment Rights Regulations 2018: Updates to written statement requirements and paid annual leave provisions.
Mandatory Content - Personal Details: Names of employer and employee, start date, and continuous employment date must be included in statement.
Mandatory Content - Role Information: Job title/description, place of work, and hours of work must be specified.
Mandatory Content - Compensation: Remuneration details, holiday entitlement, and sick pay provisions must be clearly stated.
Mandatory Content - Terms: Notice periods, disciplinary and grievance procedures must be included.
Mandatory Content - Benefits: Pension arrangements and training entitlements must be specified.
Mandatory Content - Collective Agreements: Any applicable collective agreements must be referenced in the statement.
