The Employment Act (No. 11 of 2007) defines an employment contract as “an agreement, whether oral or written, and whether expressed or implied, to employ or to serve as a worker for a certain period.”.
The Contract of Employment can contain at least the following details;
Full details of the parties (employer and employee).
Details of the appointment e.g. permanent contract, fixed contract or employment contract
Commencement date and duration
Duties of the employee
Compensation
Benefits
Working Hours
Policies and Rules
Leave
Termination
Suspension
Please note that all the terms of the agreement have to comply with the Employment Act, 2007.