This New Employment Contract For Existing Employees is designed for use by Irish employers who need to update or formalize employment terms with their current workforce. It becomes relevant during company restructuring, policy updates, or when transitioning from informal or outdated employment arrangements to more comprehensive written contracts. The document ensures compliance with Irish employment legislation while preserving employees' accrued rights and maintaining continuity of employment. It includes all statutorily required information under Irish law, such as terms and conditions of employment, working hours, remuneration, and leave entitlements, while also incorporating modern provisions for data protection and remote working where applicable. This template is particularly useful for organizations undertaking systematic updates of employee contracts or harmonizing terms across their workforce.

1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: States the context of the new contract, including reference to existing employment relationship

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the contract

4. Term and Continuation of Employment: Confirms the continuation of employment and states the effective date of the new contract

5. Role and Duties: Specifies the employee's job title, reporting line, and main responsibilities

6. Place of Work: States the primary workplace location and any mobility requirements

7. Hours of Work: Details standard working hours, breaks, and overtime arrangements

8. Remuneration: Specifies salary, payment frequency, and review process

9. Benefits: Outlines all employee benefits including pension, health insurance, etc.

10. Holidays and Leave: Details annual leave entitlement, public holidays, and other leave types

11. Sickness and Absence: Procedures for reporting absence and sick pay entitlements

12. Notice Periods: States notice periods required by both parties for termination

13. Confidentiality: Defines confidential information and obligations to protect it

14. Data Protection: Addresses GDPR compliance and data processing

15. Governing Law: Confirms Irish law governs the contract

16. Entire Agreement: Confirms this contract supersedes previous terms while preserving continuity of employment