Adequate employment contracts
Evaluating whether the organization provides comprehensive, legally compliant employment contracts to all staff is the primary focus. Adequate employment contracts are essential for establishing clear expectations, protecting both employer and employee rights, and ensuring compliance with employment law. In Islamic jurisprudence, employment is governed by Ijarah (leasing of services), which requires transparent terms to prevent Gharar (uncertainty). Fulfilling these documented agreements upholds the core principle of Adl (justice) and honors the sacred duty to fulfill contractual obligations.
| Metric | Employment Contract Compliance Index |
|---|---|
| Target | 100% Issuance / ≥95% Completeness |
| Frequency | Monthly/Quarterly |
| Method | Composite score of Issuance Rate, Completeness, and Understanding |
| Unit | Composite |
Level 1: Initial/Ad-hoc
Informal or verbal agreements are used instead of formal employment contracts. There is no standardization, and practices are inconsistent and non-compliant with labor laws.
Level 2: Developing
Basic, often inconsistent, written contracts are provided to some, but not all, staff. Status determination is ad-hoc, leading to potential misclassification risks.
Level 3: Established
Standardized, legally compliant employment contracts are systematically provided to all staff upon hiring. Status determination (employee/worker) is documented, and correct templates are selected.
Level 4: Advanced
Employment contracts are regularly reviewed and updated by legal experts. Exception reporting tracks missing clauses or late issuance, with a clear process for closure and communication.
Level 5: Optimizing
The employment contract is viewed as a foundational tool for trust (Amānah) and excellence (Ihsan). The organization benchmarks fairness (e.g., Real Living Wage), publishes 'Your Rights' explainers, and routinely tests staff understanding.
Organisation Types
By Organisation Size
| Size | Applicability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Micro | partial | Exempt if purely volunteer-run. If employing staff, basic written contracts are legally required, but formal status assessment documentation is disproportionate. |
| Small | partial | Applies if employing staff. Written contracts and legal compliance are mandatory, but formal HR templates for status assessment can be simplified. |
| Medium | full | |
| Large | full | |
| Major | full |
Applicable When
- Organization engages employees or workers (including casual/zero‑hours)
Not Applicable When
- Exclusively volunteers and independent contractors; no employees or workers.
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