eIDAS e-sign and Templates
Draft, send and sign employment agreements without the paper chase.
Create contracts using smart templates with merge fields, and complete them through a legally binding e-sign workflow directly inside Root HR.
Contract and Agreement Support
From offer letter to signed contract without the paper chase.
We help you create compliant UK employment contracts and sponsored worker agreements using smart templates, then send them for legally binding e-signature and store everything directly in the employee record.
- Contracts aligned with Section 1 statement requirements
- Legally binding e-signatures under UK eIDAS and the Electronic Communications Act 2000
- Signed documents and audit trail securely stored against each employee
- Automated reminders for probation, renewal and fixed-term expiry
What’s included
Every UK agreement, created, signed and stored in one place.
UK contract templates
Section 1 compliant employment contracts plus fixed-term, zero-hours, casual and consultancy agreements, ready to use and brand.
Smart auto-fill
Employee data such as role, salary, start date and notice periods flows directly into documents for accuracy every time.
e-signature workflow
Send, track and complete documents with legally binding e-signatures under UK eIDAS and the Electronic Communications Act 2000.
Live signing status
Track who has signed, who is pending and when documents were accessed in real time.
Controlled templates
Approved versions are locked to prevent edits, with full version history and clause control.
Signed record and audit trail
Final signed PDFs and completion evidence are automatically stored against the employee record for full audit readiness.
How it works
From draft to signed and filed, without the paper chase.
No guesswork. Every step is owned, dated and documented.
Choose a template
Select from the UK contract library or use your own approved wording, built to include the right clauses and statutory terms.
Auto-fill and review
Employee details populate automatically. Review, edit variable terms and route for internal approval if needed.
Sign and file
Once complete, the document is locked, certified and automatically stored on the employee record with full audit evidence.
Stay on track
Get reminders for renewals, probation and expiry dates so nothing is missed.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
What types of contracts can I create in Root HR?
You can create UK employment contracts, fixed-term agreements, zero-hours contracts, consultancy agreements and more using compliant templates.
Are the contracts compliant with UK law?
Yes. Templates are built to align with current UK employment law and Section 1 statement requirements.
Can I customise contract templates?
Yes. You can use approved templates and adjust variable terms such as salary, hours and start dates while keeping core clauses compliant.
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