Employment Contract
Legal agreement between employer and employee outlining: job role, salary, hours, rights, responsibilities, conditions.
Real World
Sports Direct faced widespread criticism when investigations revealed large numbers of workers on zero-hours contracts, highlighting how contract type directly affects worker security, pay stability, and public brand perception.
Exam Focus
Distinguish contract type from contract content — examiners often penalise students who conflate the two in 'explain' answers.
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