Self-complete template. You get an editable Word template, plain-English guidance notes and a completion checklist, emailed within minutes of payment. Written for use in Ireland.
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A casual and as-required hours employment contract in Ireland sets the terms for staff whose hours vary. Irish law restricts zero-hours contracts and gives casual staff rights to banded hours and minimum payments. This template is a casual or as-required hours contract that reflects how your business actually works while meeting the Organisation of Working Time Act and the requirements of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018.
What’s included
- Editable Word template written for use in Ireland
- Plain-English guidance notes explaining each section
- Completion checklist
- Delivered by email after payment — you fill it in yourself
Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.
Who this is for
- Hospitality and retail businesses with variable rosters
- Employers using casual staff to cover peaks in demand
- Employers reviewing whether their existing casual contracts comply
- Businesses moving from informal arrangements to written contracts
How it works
- Pay the price shown on this page by card.
- The template, guidance notes and checklist are emailed to you.
- Complete the template yourself using the guidance notes.
- If you want your completed document checked, ask a solicitor of your choice — you can find one through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a casual employment contract cost in Ireland?
The price of this self-complete template is shown at the top of this page. You pay once and there are no further charges from us. The price covers the template and guidance notes only — it does not include legal advice or review by a solicitor.
Are zero-hours contracts allowed in Ireland?
Zero-hours contracts are restricted and allowed only in limited circumstances. Casual staff also have rights to minimum payments in some situations and can request to be placed in a band of hours that reflects the hours they actually work.
What are banded hours?
Banded hours allow an employee whose contract does not reflect the hours they actually work to request placement in a band of hours based on their average hours over a reference period.
For more on employment law for Irish employers and employees, see our Employment Law in Ireland hub.
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