Does the law require a written employment contract or employment particulars to be given to a worker on commencement of employment?

  • Written Employment Contracts
  • Written Employment particulars
  • No provision
  • No Data

This map reflects policies as of 1 January 2024 in 145 countries covered by the Index. The maps are based on the Labour Rights Index 2024, produced by the WageIndicator Foundation and the Centre for Labour Research (WageIndicator Labour Law office).

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  • 12 countries do not require written employment contracts or particulars to workers at the start of their employment.
  • 42 countries require employers to provide written employment particulars to their workers.
  • 91 countries require the provision of written employment contracts to the workers.