An employee must receive a written statement of their main terms on or before day one: pay, hours, holiday, place of work, notice, probation and more. Since 2024 the particulars also cover probation terms and training entitlement.
An employee must receive a written statement of their main terms on or before day one: pay, hours, holiday, place of work, notice, probation and more. Since 2024 the particulars also cover probation terms and training entitlement.
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This guide is being expanded and solicitor-reviewed. The answer above is current as of config 2026.2.