Contract of Employment and Staff Handbook Software
Bright Contracts is a software package that has everything you need to create and manage a professional staff handbook and contracts of employment. Getting these in place has traditionally been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process. Bright Contracts makes it quick and easy.
Without employee contracts in place, an employer is risking large settlements in the case of staff disputes, and fines in the case of regulatory inspections. Having contracts also clearly defines the contractual relationship between you and your employees. Bright Contracts is the easiest way to get sorted.
| Single employer, unlimited employees | €249 |
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| Multiple employers, unlimited employees | €349 |
| Phone/email support | Free |
Price is per user and subject to VAT. Price covers 12 months full use from date of activation.
Let us show you around the software’s functionality and how to create and customise your personal contracts of employment and company handbook.
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Under the Employment Act 2019, it is now a criminal offence for employers not to have contracts of employment in place for their staff. Watch our 2 minute video to find out how Bright Contracts can help.
Our regular employment law webinars will keep you up to date with the topical HR issues that our employers face day to day.
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Bright Contracts is teeming with useful functionality, from the obvious to the obscure. Yet it delivers it all in a neat, easy to use package. You'll wonder how you ever managed without it.
Bright Contracts does not set a limit on the number of employees you can add. And there are no confusing price brackets that depend on the number of employees you have.
Use the suggested content or customise it to your needs. Add pre-defined sections or add your own proprietary sections. Re-arrange as required.
Create a contract for each employee and record when they are signed. Archive old contracts. Base one contract on another for rapid creation.
With full control over cover pages, logos, headers, footers, fonts, colours, and more, you can ensure your documents match your corporate identity, or just simply make them look how you want.
Before you print a handbook or contract, you can see an accurate on-screen preview of how it will look on page. Scroll, zoom and pan controls make it simple and flexible.
An employee is flagged red if he or she does not have a handbook or contract. An employee is flagged amber if he or she has an out of date handbook or soon to expire contract.
The summary screen gives you an overview of handbooks in use, recent handbook updates, who does and doesn't have a handbook, and who does and doesn't have a current signed contract.
Not everyone is an employment law expert. If you're not sure what to enter for a certain field, or you're not 100% sure what something means, click the handy tip icon for an inline explanation.
Employment law legislation changes over time. When it does, and the Bright Contracts handbook or contract template changes, you'll be made aware of the adjustment, which you can accept with a single click.
Expand the services you offer or add a new revenue stream to your business wih the Bureau version of Bright Contracts, which allows you to create handbooks and contracts for unlimited employers and employees.
Bright Contracts partners with professional bodies and groups to create bespoke contracts and handbooks. Industry customisation is an excellent value added member offering for any professional group.
Upholding employee rights and adhering to statutory requirements during notice periods is crucial. Even if an employer feels aggrieved by an employee’s resignation, it is vital to be aware that employment rights remain intact throughout the notice period. A recent WRC case highlights the financial and reputational risks of non-compliance during this critical time.
Ms Yewande Mosobalaje took a stand for her notice period rights by filing a WRC claim against her former employer, Sandonato Ltd t/a Lennox Fish and Chips. After starting her job in September 2023, Ms Mosobalaje gave two weeks’ verbal notice on 12th May 2024, which was accepted by Mr C on behalf of the employer. However, at 11.40pm the next day, he sent a text message stating there was no need to work her notice. Left without pay after 16th May, Ms Mosobalaje decided to take action by raising a WRC claim for notice pay. The respondent did not attend the hearing or provide an explanation for their absence.
As the complainant had eight months’ service, the WRC Adjudication Officer determined that the statutory notice, as per the Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act 1973, was one week. Concluding the respondent had wrongfully withheld the wages for this notice period, the officer ordered Sandonato Ltd to pay €450 to Ms Mosobalaje.
Takeaways for Employers
While it is possible for an employer to fairly dismiss an employee without notice, strict requirements must be met. For instance, a contractual right to dismiss without notice may apply in cases of gross misconduct. Additionally, there are alternatives to working the notice period, such as PILON (pay in lieu of notice).
Bright Contracts clients benefit from comprehensive templates for employee contracts, with various options in the Notice clause, including dismissal without notice, PILON, and alternative duties. These provisions offer flexibility and clarity for employers. Please contact us to learn more about the helpful resources and support we can offer you.
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