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How do I know what type of contract to use?

How do I know what type of contract to use?

You will need to consider the employee’s seniority, whether their role is permanent, full-time or part-time, zero hours and how they will be engaged e.g. as an employee worker, apprentice or consultant and whether you require the employee to be bound by any post-employment restrictions.

For a full list of the types of contracts see: C2: Which contract to use?

The full list of contracts which are available to HR Protect clients is available below:

C3: Contract of employment: standard

C4: Contract of employment: part time

C5: Contract of employment: fixed term

C6: Contract of employment: term time only

C7: Contract of employment: senior (with restrictions)

C8: Contract of employment: apprenticeship agreement (English approved standard)

C9: Contract of employment: apprenticeship agreement (Framework)

C10: Contract of employment: casual worker agreement (zero hours)

C11: Consultancy agreement (individual): for use where there are Group Companies

C11a: Consultancy agreement (individual): for use where there are no Group Companies

C12:  Consultancy agreement (limited company): for use where there are Group Companies

C12a: Consultancy agreement (limited company): for use where there are no Group Companies

C13: Contract Questionnaire

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C2 – Which contract to use

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C3 – Standard Contract of Employment

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C4 – Part Time Contract of Employment

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C5 – Fixed Term Contract of Employment

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C6 – Term Time Only Contract of Employment

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C7 – Senior Contract of Employment (with Restrictions)

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C8 – Apprenticeship Agreement (English Approved Standard)

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C9 – Apprenticeship Agreement (Framework)

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How do I know what type of contract to use?

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How do I know what type of contract to use?

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How do I know what type of contract to use?

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How do I know what type of contract to use?

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C13 – Contract Questionnaire