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Like many businesses, there may be times when you need to send your employees directly to your client’s office to complete a project on their premises. This arrangement, known as a secondment, allows your team to offer their expertise while remaining an integral part of your business.
In 2025, it’s more important than ever to have a Secondment Agreement in place between your business and your client (or partnering business) where your employee is assigned. This formal documentation helps delineate responsibilities and expectations right from the start.
Since your employee remains your employee throughout the secondment, it’s crucial that the terms of their engagement are clearly set out in writing. A well-drafted agreement protects your interests, clarifies each party’s obligations, and minimises the risk of disputes.
What Is Included In A Secondment Agreement?
Even if secondments have become a familiar practice within your industry in 2025, having a formal Secondment Agreement is still essential. Such an agreement typically sets out several key points:
- How payment will work. Because you continue to pay your employee during the secondment, it’s important to outline how the client will reimburse you, including provisions for late or missed payments. For further guidance on payment clauses, our contract review and redrafting service can ensure your terms are robust.
- Performance expectations. Recognising that your employee will be adapting to a different work environment, it’s vital to establish clear performance metrics and expectations that both your business and the client agree upon.
- Timelines. It is advisable to set clear timeframes or project milestones in the agreement, ensuring that progress is tracked and deadlines are met in line with the project’s scale.
- Non-poaching. Since your employee remains on your payroll, including a non-poaching clause is crucial to protect your interests and prevent the client from enticing your staff away permanently. This safeguard is particularly important in today’s competitive environment.
These are just a few of the clauses commonly found in a Secondment Agreement. A knowledgeable lawyer can work with you to customise the contract to suit your specific requirements, ensuring it reflects the current best practices of 2025. You might also find it useful to explore our detailed guides on contract drafting and employment law for further insights.
By finalising a robust Secondment Agreement now, you establish a template that can be adapted for future secondments – a smart, long-term investment for your business. Regular reviews of your agreement are also recommended to ensure it remains aligned with evolving legislation and industry standards. For professional contract reviews, check out our contract review and redrafting service.
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