Employment Contracts | What should be included?
- Names of the Parties. The employer’s organisation details and the employee’s full name and address.
- Start Date.
- Job Title and Description.
- Place of Work.
- Hours of Work.
- Probationary Period.
- Salary.
- Assessments.
Does my employer have to give me a contract?
You might not have anything in writing, but a contract still exists. This is because your agreement to work for your employer and your employer’s agreement to pay you for your work forms a contract. Your employer must give you a written statement the day you start work.
What happens if you do not have a contract of employment?
If the employer fails to provide the employee with a contract, they could land up in jail (section 93 of the BCEA) or be liable for a hefty fine (schedule 2 of the BCEA). If there is no contract, or if the employee has never been informed, then he/she has the right to conclude that it does not exist.
How long is a month to month contract?
I was only supposed to be in my temporary job for one month, but now I’ve had it for a year and a half. Three months into the job, my boss left the company, and we only got a new one six months later.
Is it okay to take a 6 month contract?
Take a 6 month contract while applying for permanent jobs. If you want to be completely forthcoming, you can be honest and tell them that you are going to continue looking for jobs, and you will leave as soon as you get something better. It’s completely acceptable to say that for a 6 month contract.
What to do if your boss keeps you on a month to month contract?
You should talk to your manager and ask if there’s a different way to handle things, like extending your contract in 3 or 6 month increments. If he’s not, then at least you’ll know where you stand, and you can make a decision about what to do next. It is really a drag to be in a “marking time” sort of job.
How often does my boss renew my contract?
Three months into the job, my boss left the company, and we only got a new one six months later. In the beginning, my contract was renewed for two and three months at a time, but since starting, my new boss has been renewing my contract for only one month at a time, for 10 months in a row.
