A permanent employment contract template for employers and employees in England & Wales. Used to set out the terms of permanent employment in line with the Employment Rights Act 1996 and section 1 statement requirements. Covers job title and duties, salary and benefits, hours and place of work, holiday and sickness, notice periods, confidentiality and post-termination restrictions. Supplied as a Microsoft Word document with bracketed placeholders, ready to customise. Legal advice is recommended before signing. You can find an employment lawyer through Libra to draft or review your contract or policy.