| 1. Is it a legal
requirement that employees must receive an employment
contract ? |
No, but it is good practice to do
so. If not provided within 4 weeks of the start of employment,
a written statement of terms and conditions must be
provided to the employee. |
| 2. What factors constitute
a fair dismissal i.e.legally justifiable reasons to
terminate employment without the need to pay compensation?
|
Jersey does not (at present) have
unfair dismissal legislation - employer/employee must
rely on the contract or statement of terms. |
| 3. What is good practice
with regard to dismissal procedures to minimise the
risk of claims for unfair dismissal? |
See above |
| 4. If an employee
is dismissed unfairly what is the financial range of
compensation that can be made to employees? |
See above - any claim for damages,
if successful, would be based on the degree of the breach
of contract or statement of terms. |
| 5. Do employees have
the right to be members of a trade union? |
There is no legislation in Jersey
restricting the right of an employee to be a member
of a trade union. |
| 6. Is there any legal
requirement for an employer to contribute to a pension
for employees? |
No |
| 7. What are standard
maternity rights? |
Jersey does not (at present) have
statutory maternity rights. |
| 8. What are parental
leave rights (including paternity leave)? |
Jersey does not (at present) have
statutory parental leave rights. |
| 9. When are employees
eligible for redundancy payments? |
Jersey does not (at present) have
statutory rights to redundancy payments. |
| 10. What are the
statutory redundancy payment limits? |
See above. |
| 11. Can existing
employees be dismissed if you buy a business with employees? |
Generally yes, subject to the contracts
of employment - specific advice should be sought as
other considerations may apply. |
| 12. Any other general
legislation? |
A new business in Jersey requires
a licence and may require a licence to increase its
workforce. Jersey employment legislation is being drafted
which is likely to be in line with EU member states'
legislation. |
