Employment Contract Quiz

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This Employment Contract Quiz will test your knowledge about your statutory rights and requirements for contracts. Contracts are one of the key things that govern employees’ work – so you better hope that you know what is allowed and not allowed in the contract. We offer a free, no-obligation tribunal audit service so that you can check whether your own contracts protect your business and are legally compliant. It could save you thousands in a tribunal.

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Contract of Employment: Do you know your rights?

1. How soon do you have to issue a contract of employment to new employees? Within 2 weeks On day 1 Before they start Within their trial period

2. What is the statutory minimum notice period for employees over 2 years service 2 weeks 2 months 2 days 1 month

3. What retirement age can you put in the contract 80 72 65 None

4. Can you put a working time opt-out in the contract No Yes - always Yes, so long as you have a valid reason No, unless they are over 2 years service

5. Can you put a training cost repayment in the contract Yes - always No Yes, so long as it isn't emergency response training Yes, if they're in their trial period

6. Can you claim back money from employees not working their notice period? Yes - so long as it is in the contract No, never Only if their notice period is longer than 1 month Always, it is a statutory right

7. When did the law change regarding the date that you must issue a contract of employment 18th October 2019 6th April 2020 1st January 2021 6th April 2018

8. Can you have sick pay as optional in the contract No, never Yes Only if they're under 42 years old Yes, so long as they don't have a disability

9. Can you pay less than minimum wage if they signed it in their contract No, never Yes if they're under 21 years old Yes, but only up to £1.24 less than minimum wage per hour Only in the hospitality sector

10. Do you have to state how many hours a week they are expected to work Yes – unless they have a 0 hours contract Yes, always No, you don't have to Only if they make more than minimum wage

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