The Secondment Contract is essential for organizations operating in Ireland that need to temporarily transfer employees to other companies or organizations while maintaining the original employment relationship. This document type is commonly used for professional development, project-specific work, or knowledge sharing between organizations. The contract addresses crucial elements required under Irish employment law, including terms of secondment, remuneration arrangements, working conditions, and responsibilities of all parties. The agreement ensures compliance with relevant legislation such as the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003, Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, and data protection requirements. It provides clarity on reporting structures, performance management, and the secondee's eventual return to their original position.

1. Parties: Identifies and defines the three main parties: the Original Employer, the Host Company, and the Secondee

2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the secondment arrangement

3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Secondment Period', 'Services', 'Intellectual Property Rights'

4. Term and Duration: Specifies the start date, duration, and any extension provisions of the secondment

5. Secondment Arrangements: Details the scope of work, reporting relationships, and location of the secondment

6. Employment Status: Confirms continuation of employment with original employer and relationship with host company

7. Duties and Obligations: Outlines the responsibilities of the secondee during the secondment period

8. Remuneration and Benefits: Specifies salary, benefits, expenses, and which party is responsible for each

9. Working Hours and Leave: Details working patterns, holiday entitlements, and leave procedures

10. Management and Supervision: Establishes day-to-day management structure and performance review process

11. Confidentiality: Protects confidential information of both original and host organizations

12. Data Protection: Addresses handling of personal data and compliance with GDPR

13. Intellectual Property: Determines ownership of IP created during the secondment

14. Termination: Sets out circumstances and procedures for early termination

15. Return to Original Employment: Details the process for returning to the original employer

16. General Provisions: Includes standard legal clauses such as governing law, entire agreement, and variations