In retail trade most job contracts contain fixed details on the scope of the contract and questions you should ask before signing.

Job Title and Duties

Job Title and Key Responsibilities – Ensure the job title and key responsibilities outlined within the contract are correct and in line with your job application and interview.

Pay and Payment Schedule

The rate of pay, whether this is an hourly rate or a salary, the frequency of payment and method of payment. Whether overtime hours are paid at a different rate to regular hours.

Hours and Shift Patterns

Shift patterns for Jobs in our trade counter and warehouse roles typically include early starts and some weekend working. The contract should outline your contracted hours, and how any shift changes will be communicated to you.

Probationary Period

Check for what the review process is going to be at the end of the probationary period and how you are going to be given notice and how much notice the employer is given.

Notice Periods

Both your notice period and your employer’s notice period should be clearly outlined for your protection. There is more on Selco Jobs at https://bmcareers.com/employer/selco-builders-warehouse.

Restrictive and Confidentiality Clauses

Watch out for restrictive clauses and confidentiality clauses which can ban you from joining a direct competitor for a long time after you’ve left your job. Find out from the government what terms you can expect to find in an employment contract and what the employer can get away with including in the contract.

Always read the contract from start to finish and if there is anything that conflicts with the oral information given to you during your hiring process then get HR to clarify that point for you.