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Written statement of employment particulars checklist (ERA 1996 s.1)BETA

Since 6 April 2020, UK employers must give workers a written statement of particulars on or before day one. The list checks every particular in s.1(3)–(4), including probation, training and benefits.

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Legal source

Employment Rights Act 1996, s.1(3)–(4)

Law as of

2020-04-06

Wording in force since 6 April 2020 (S.I. 2019/731 and 2018/1378). Some particulars may be given in instalments or by reference (s.2); the list then shows "not found in this document".

Our measurement

Precision 100%, recall 94% at first pass (3 templates incl. ACAS)

What we check (19 provisions)

  • Names of employer and worker

    s.1(3)(a)

  • Date employment began

    s.1(3)(b)

  • Date continuous employment began

    s.1(3)(c)

  • Rate of pay or method of calculation

    s.1(4)(a)

  • Pay intervals

    s.1(4)(b)

  • Hours, days of work and whether they may vary

    s.1(4)(c)

  • Holidays, public holidays and holiday pay

    s.1(4)(d)(i)

  • Sickness absence and sick pay

    s.1(4)(d)(ii)

  • Other paid leave

    s.1(4)(d)(iia)

  • Pensions and pension schemes

    s.1(4)(d)(iii)

  • Other benefits

    s.1(4)(da)

  • Notice periods (both sides)

    s.1(4)(e)

  • Job title or brief description of work

    s.1(4)(f)

  • Expected duration or end date (non-permanent)

    s.1(4)(g) · applies to: non-permanent employment

  • Probationary period (conditions and duration)

    s.1(4)(ga) · applies to: where there is a probationary period

  • Place of work and employer's address

    s.1(4)(h)

  • Collective agreements affecting terms

    s.1(4)(j)

  • Working outside the UK for more than a month

    s.1(4)(k) · applies to: work abroad for more than a month

  • Training entitlement, mandatory and unpaid training

    s.1(4)(l)–(n)

What the result looks like

For each provision you get "found" with a verbatim quote and the file name, or "not found in the documents". The quote is cut from the document character for character, so you can verify it in the original in seconds.

The engine is deterministic: no generative model, the same document always gives the same result. It does not judge whether a provision is adequate; that is the lawyer's call.

Frequently asked questions

What must a UK written statement of employment particulars contain?

Under Employment Rights Act 1996, s.1(3)–(4): names of employer and worker; date employment began; date continuous employment began; rate of pay or method of calculation; pay intervals; hours, days of work and whether they may vary; holidays, public holidays and holiday pay; sickness absence and sick pay; other paid leave; pensions and pension schemes; other benefits; notice periods (both sides); job title or brief description of work; expected duration or end date (non-permanent); probationary period (conditions and duration); place of work and employer's address; collective agreements affecting terms; working outside the UK for more than a month; training entitlement, mandatory and unpaid training. KROTKA checks each of these provisions separately.

Does KROTKA use AI to check the contract?

Not generative AI. The list runs on deterministic rules: the same document always gives the same result, and every provision found is shown as a verbatim quote you can verify. The engine does not invent or paraphrase anything.

Which version of the law do you compare with?

The law as of 6 April 2020. Wording in force since 6 April 2020 (S.I. 2019/731 and 2018/1378). Some particulars may be given in instalments or by reference (s.2); the list then shows "not found in this document".

How accurate is the list?

Our measurement: Precision 100%, recall 94% at first pass (3 templates incl. ACAS). The list is in beta. We measure on agreements the engine has not seen before, against independently prepared annotations.

Does KROTKA judge whether a clause is adequate?

No. It shows whether and where the provision appears. Judging its content is the lawyer's job. "Not found" means the engine found no such provision in the uploaded documents. KROTKA does not provide legal advice.

What if some particulars are in a staff handbook?

The Act (s.2) allows some particulars to be given by reference to another document. Upload that document with the contract; otherwise the list shows "not found in the documents".

Are my documents stored?

No. Files are analysed in memory and not stored on our servers. They are never used to train models.

How much does a check cost?

Up to 20 pages a month free. A single matter up to 150 pages is €24, the Professional plan €59 a month for 2,000 pages. Every list runs on every analysis.

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