Retail Assistant Fixed Term Employment Contract 
As of 6 April 2026, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will be payable from the first full day of sickness absence. This contract has been updated to reflect this change but can be used immediately.
This Retail Assistant Fixed Term Employment Contract is suitable for hiring a shop assistant on a temporary or fixed-term basis.
This Employment Contract covers the requirements of a Standard Form Section One Statement. This contract complies with these requirements and must be provided to the employee or worker by day one of employment.
Use this contract for a fixed-term retail assistant role
The wording is tailored to a retail environment and reflects common working arrangements in shops.
- Staff rota arrangements
- Working outside normal retail opening hours to help with preparation and closing
- Appropriate rest breaks
Optional clauses you can include where relevant
The contract includes optional provisions that may be appropriate depending on how you manage cash handling, stock control and incentives.
- Authorisation for the Company to deduct up to 10% of the employee’s gross monthly salary to cover shortfalls in stock or till takings, provided the employee has been notified of their liability for the shortfall before any deduction is made
- Participation in the Company’s commission or bonus scheme
Sunday working
If the shop worker will, or might, work on Sundays, see also the Letter Advising a Worker of the Right to Opt out of Sunday Working.
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