{"id":179150,"date":"2024-08-01T12:00:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T11:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/realbusiness.co.uk\/?p=179150"},"modified":"2024-12-11T13:25:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T13:25:17","slug":"illegal-work-contract-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realbusiness.co.uk\/illegal-work-contract-uk","title":{"rendered":"Is It Illegal To Work Without A Contract Of Employment In The UK?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Although it’s common practice for employers to provide their employees with a written contract of employment, it is not illegal if a business decides to hire employees without a contract. With that said, employers in the UK are legally required to provide any employees completing work for them with a “written statement of employment particulars” – which is essentially the bare minimum an employer must provide. It covers only the most basic terms like working hours and pay, and is required from the very first day of employment.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you choose to do business without a contract in the UK, then this is perfectly legal so long as both the employer and employee agrees to work without a written employment contract. Employment law in the UK simply calls for a document containing a written statement of the employment particulars.<\/p>\n

Of course, you might extend what’s in the confines of that written statement verbally, but remember that a verbal contract and anything agreed orally won’t stand up in court or employment tribunals if things go wrong. Relying on verbal contract terms can be risky for both you as the employer and your employees. If you want to ensure your contract terms are met, always ensure you provide a written contract of employment to all employees.<\/p>\n

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