When working in the UK, employment contracts are the standard, and every employee has the right to request a formal contract. The contract covers the terms and conditions of your employment and cannot be changed once you sign it.
Your employment contract should include information on:
Your weekly work schedule. Full-time employees often work 35-40 hours each week. Although workers might opt to work more than 48 hours per week, the maximum working week is 48 hours.
Your right to yearly leave. The notice period for contract termination is a minimum of 28 days for full-time workers, including the eight UK public holidays.
Job notice periods are determined by the length of time an employee has been with the company. It is presently at:
If you have been hired for one month to two years, you must work for at least one week.
If you have worked for 2–12 years, you will get one week for every year worked; if you have worked for more than 12 years, you will receive 12 weeks.
More information may be found in our guide on UK employment law.