Employment Contract

The employer and the employee set out in an employment contract the terms and conditions under which the employee will carry out work for the employer. The content of the employment contract therefore depends largely on the arrangements agreed between the parties. Standard provisions are included in the employment contract regarding certain matters, such as salary, annual leave and working hours.

Any agreements reached by the parties must, however, comply with the mandatory provisions of employment law. These provisions are designed to protect the employee. For example, certain matters must be included as a matter of law. In other matters, no deviations may be made to the detriment of the employee. If the parties do so nonetheless, that provision is invalid (null and void).