The terms and conditions of employment are the elements of a contract defining the employment relationship between the employer and employee. 

Discover our resources regarding the legislation governing the terms and conditions of employment. This includes the types of employment contract, the written statement of particulars and notice periods.

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Employment law

Practical resources to help you address employment law issues at work, and keep up with recent and pending legislation.

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Zero-hours contracts, banded hours and uncertain work: Ireland employment law
Sets out protections for employees in respect of zero-hours contracts, banded hours and uncertain working conditions
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Employee contracts, statements of terms of employment and handbooks: Ireland employment law
Information on the reasons for having a written contract of employment and the law governing terms and conditions of employment
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Retirement: Ireland employment law
Information on the law relating to retirement ages
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Reports

Research and analysis by experts from CIPD and partner organisations

One Report about Terms and conditions of employment
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Zero-hours contracts: evolution and current status
An evaluation of the use and impact of zero-hours contracts

Thought leadership

Insight and foresight from our experts in people and the world of work

One Thought leadership about Terms and conditions of employment
Thought leadership
Has work become less secure?
Examining the evidence on employment security

Bitesize research

Your regular overview of current research, inspiring insights and cutting-edge ideas in bitesize

Two Bitesize research about Terms and conditions of employment
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Unpredictable working hours
Looking beyond zero-hours contracts
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A fair deal for agency temps?
This article maps key developments in agency work, from the perspectives of both regulation, client-supplier relationships, people management and performance
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Policy engagements

Our calls for action.

One Policy engagement about Terms and conditions of employment
Policy engagement
Calculating fairer holiday entitlement for flexible workers in the UK
Read our recommendations to the UK’s Department for Business and Trade

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