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.
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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.
A recent WRC case highlights the importance of following fair procedures and understanding the requirements of employment law in relation to dismissals. The complainant, Mr Ryan McAuley, raised an Unfair Dismissal claim against Miniso Ireland Limited after he was dismissed on the 359th day of his employment.
Background
Mr McAuley began his employment with Miniso Ireland on 30th April 2022 as a Shop Assistant. He was then promoted to Supervisor in September 2022. However, on 24th April 2023, he was abruptly dismissed. On that day, he had started his work shift at 10:00, as rostered. However, shortly after 12:00, he was called to the office of his manager, Ms Chloe Yi. He was handed a dismissal letter, stating unsatisfactory performance and that his employment was therefore terminated with immediate effect. Mr McAuley questioned the reason for his dismissal and was taken aback by the explanation given by Ms Yi.
Mr McAuley had never received any warnings, either informal or formal, or been the subject of any disciplinary procedure. Following the dismissal, he sought clarification about the termination. He received support from Citizens Information, but the matter was not resolved, so his claim proceeded to a Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) hearing.
Employment Law
An employee is usually required to have one year of service to raise an Unfair Dismissal claim (there are certain exceptions, such as for whistleblowers, but these weren’t relevant in this case). Whilst 359 days would initially appear to be less than the ‘one year’ required, The Minimum Notice and Terms of Employment Act clarifies that if an employee accepts payment in lieu of notice (PILON), the termination date will be ‘the date on which notice, if given, would have expired.’ For Mr McAuley, this meant his service was calculated to end on the 366th day of his employment, making him eligible to claim Unfair Dismissal.
Conclusion
Mr McAuley attended the hearing, supported by a representative from the North Dublin Citizens Information Service. The respondent did not attend the hearing.
The WRC Adjudication Officer concluded the complaint was well founded; Mr McAuley had been unfairly dismissed. The respondent was ordered to pay him €9,750 in compensation.
Takeaways for Employers
This case serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to fair procedures and understanding the nuances of employment legislation.
Bright Contracts clients have access to a wide variety of employment resources to help ensure their practices are fair, legally compliant, and conducive to a positive work environment. Please visit our website or contact a member of our team to find out more about the support we can offer you.
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