CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT
This agreement is made this ................. day of ...................................., 200.....
BETWEEN
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(hereinafter referred to as
The “Employer”)
Physical, Postal and e-mail Address
Of the
Employer:...............................................................................................................................
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AND
................................................................................................................................................
(hereinafter referred to
As the “Employer”)
Age:..................................................... Sex: .............................................
Physical, Postal and e-mail Address
Of the Employee: ..................................................................................................................
1. COMMENCEMENT
This contract shall commerce on ............................... and continue until lawfully
terminated.
2. PLACE OF RECRUITMENT
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3. PLACE OF WORK
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4. JOB DESCRIPTION
4.1 Job title:..............................................................................................................
4.2 Duties...................................................................................................................
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5. PROBATION
This contract is subject to a probation period of ............ weeks/months, starting
from the commencement date of employment. The purpose of this probationary
period is to asses whether the employee has the capacity or compatibility required
for the job. Where the contract is terminated during the first month of
employment, seven days’ written notice is required.
6. REMUNERATION
6.1. The employee’s basic wage shall be______________ per day/ week/ month.
6.2. The employee shall be entitled to the following allowance/payments in
kind/bonuses.....................................................................................................
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6.3. The remuneration shall be................................... per day/ week/month.
6.4. The wage period is weekly/monthly and the wages shall be paid on
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6.5. The employee agrees to the following deductions:
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7. HOURS OF WORK
7.1. The ordinary daily working period shall be from ....... a.m. to ............. p.m.
7.2. The ordinary working week commences on ............... and ends
on...................
7.3. Overtime may be worked when agreed.
7.4. The employee shall be paid overtime at the following
rate:-.......................................................................................
8. WORKING DURING REST PERIODS
Where the employee works during a weekly rest period, the employee shall be
paid double the basic wages for the period worked.
9. PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
9.1. The employee shall be entitled to a basic pay for each paid public holiday.
9.2. Work on paid public holiday shall be agreed.
9.3. Where the employee works on a public holiday, the employee shall be paid
double the basic wage for each hours worked on that day.
10. ANNUAL LEAVE
10.1. The employee is entitled to 28 consecutive days paid leave during each
leave cycle. These days shall be inclusive of any public holidays falling
within the leave period. A leave cycle for the purpose of annual leave
means a period of 12 months consecutive employment from the
commencement date of employment or the completion of the last leave
cycle.
10.2. The employee’s leave shall be taken from .................. to................. or at
other time determined by the employer after consultation with the employee.
10.3. The number of days may be reduced by the number of days of occasion
leave granted at the request of the employee.
10.4. Leave pay shall be paid in advance of leave.
10.5. The employer shall not require nor permit an employee to work for the
employer during any period of annual leave.
11. SICK LEAVE
11.1. Subject to Section 32 of the Act, the employee is entitled to 126 days paid
sick leave in any leave cycle, if supported by a medical certificate on each
occasion when sick leave is taken. Payment by the employer shall however
not be required if the employee is entitled to paid sick leave under any law,
fund or collective agreement.
11.2. Payment for sick leave shall be calculated as follows:-
(a) the first 63 days shall be paid at the basic wage and
(b) the second 63 days shall be paid at half the basic wage.
11.3. For the purpose of sick leave, a leave cycle means a period of 36 months
consecutive employment from the commencement of date of employment
commenced or the completion of the last 36 month leave cycle.
11.4. The employee shall notify the employer as soon as possible in the event of
absence from work through illness.
12. PATERNITY AND MATERNITY LEAVE
The employee shall have the rights to maternity or paternity leave.
13. TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
13.1. This contract may be terminated by either party giving the other...................
weeks/months notice
13.2. Notice shall be given in writing than the minimum period specified starting
the reasons for termination and the date on which the notice is given.
13.3. Upon termination of the contract of employment, the employer must furnish
the employee with a prescribed certificate of service.
14. SEVERANCE PAY
14.1. The employee shall be entitled to severance pay of not less than seven days
basic wage for each completed year of continuous service up to a maximum
of ten years, where employment is terminated by the employer and the
employee has completed a minimum of 12 months continuous service.
14.2. The employee shall not be entitled to severance pay if the termination of
employment was on grounds of:-
14.2.1. misconduct; or
14.2.2. incapacity, incompatibility or operational requirements, and the
employee unreasonably refuses to accept alternative work or
employment.
15. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OR BENEFITS
16. APPLICATION OF THE ACT
16.1. This Agreement shall be interpreted and applied in accordance with the
provisions of the Act.
16.2. Where any conflict arise between this Agreement and the Act, the provisions
of the Act shall apply as if it is a term of this Agreement.
16.3. The employee shall be entitled to any other benefits stipulated by the Act
even if not stated in this Agreement or as agreed between the parties.
SIGNED:
__________________________ ___________________
EMPLOYEE DATE
_________________________ __________________
FOR EMPLOYER DATE
