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Equestrian Employment contracts

As an employer, you have certain obligations that you must carry out to ensure that you employ staff legally - providing a Written Statement of Employment Particulars, often referred to as a 'Written Contract' is one of them.

We know that the legal sides of things can be a little confusing which is why we've put together the ultimate guide to creating employment contracts.

The EEA also has a tool called the Contract Creator, which is an easy to follow, five-stage process, where you can select options and upload your company logo to create your bespoke versions. 

 

What is a contract?

  • A contract of employment is an agreement between the employer and employee/worker that sets out the terms and conditions. 
  • You must give a written contract before or on the first day of employment and ensure that your contracts have the most up to date legal details.
  • The EEA Contract Creator will give you the peace of mind that you comply with legislation and includes the option to create a version for an Apprentice.
 

With EEA membership for just £49.50 per year, you can use the EEA Contract Creator for free and create as many contracts as you require for your business.

How does it work?

Watch this short video to see how easy it is to create your bespoke written contracts.

The Facts

  1. What is a contract?

    A contract of employment is an agreement which governs the employment relationship between an employer and employee. The requirements in this section also apply to ‘workers’, which is a wider category.

    If you are not sure whether you are hiring an individual as an employee or as a worker you should check here

  2. When must I give it?

    As of April 2020, it is a legal requirement to provide each employee with a ‘written statement of employment particulars’ (written contract) either on or before the start date of their employment.

  3. Can I write it myself?

    Yes you can, however it is not advised. If things go wrong, you will need a document that protects you and your business.

    A solicitor can create a bespoke version for you and your business at a cost, or you can use the EEA Contract Creator and create your own bespoke versions for all your employees and workers.

  4. Do I create a contract for a freelance groom?

    Not an employment contract - or written statement of terms of employment. 

    A self-employed groom or freelancer is not employed by you and they are not therefore bound to any rights of employment. They will be running their own business and either give you their own client contract, or you could have a contract for services with them. 

    However, it is important that you do not create a situation of false self-employment by telling someone that they must be self-employed as the fines can be hefty. 

    It is important to understand employment status and to get it right.  

Professional reviews

Nick Skelton

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My office team use the Contract Creator. It is easy and quick to use and I recommend it for any employer - it is the best solution to providing the Written Contract.

Carl Hester

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Quick, informative and straightforward. I really recommend using the Contract Creator for any equine business.

Mandy Day

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The Contract Creator was very smart to use. Once I actually got going on it, I realised how important this document is and how it actually protects me as an employer.

 

grooms contracts

  • They ensure that both the employer and employee know the terms of the employment.  
  • It is not a choice and failure to provide one will put you at risk as you already have the verbal contract with your employee/worker, what you have failed to comply with is the written version.   
  • For an employer, apart from being a legal requirement, having a written contract protects your business, failure to provide will ultimately put you a risk. 
  • Apprentice grooms must also have a written contract as they are employees, the EEA Contract Creator allows the option to create a version for an Apprentice.
 

The easiest way to create your grooms' contracts is with the EEA Contract Creator, it is equestrian bespoke and you can create as many contracts as you require for your business.

 
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