A formal labour contract is essential for protecting labour rights. It helps formalise employment, strengthens labour and social protection and contributes to better regulated economic growth. Having a formal contract also helps reduce conflicts between workers and employers.
Having witnesses to labour contracts or employment agreements is also key for safeguarding labour rights. Witnesses can help ensure contracts are fair and do not breach labour rights. They can also provide evidence if a dispute arises in the future.
ICI has developed visual and written contract templates and witness checklists that can be used in the context of cocoa farming.
Written contracts
Visual contracts
Visual contracts help illiterate workers understand their employment agreement and labour rights.
