Basic work condition

Basic Conditions of Work – Information to the Employee

• When a person commences his/her employment, the employer is bound by law to provide a contract of employment, which is an agreement (in writing) with details regarding where an employee is bound to work and the applicable wages. A verbal agreement is also enforceable by law. The contract must be given to the employee within 7 calendar days from the commencement date of employment.
• If there is only a verbal agreement between an employer and an employee, the employer still has to provide the following in writing:
• Date of the beginning of employment
• The probation period
• The basic rate of pay
• Overtime rates
• The normal hours of work
• The periodicity of wages
• In the case of a definite contact – the length of such contract
• Paid vacation leave, and other vacation leave to which the
  employee is entitled
• Any fines which may be imposed onto the employee by the
  employer (this can only be done if the employer has permission
  from DIER)
• The designation of the employee
• The notice periods which are to be observed both by the
  employer and the employee
• Any Collective Agreements regulating the working conditions of
  the employee (If applicable)