Do I need formal contract for just a shop assistant? Is a verbal agreement enough?

[Min George]

Supposing a grocery shop wants to hire just a shop assistant. Do they need to offer the candidate a formal contract for such a minor role?

Can a verbal agreement be just enough to hire just a shop assistant?

 

[Fidelia]

A formal contract is necessary for a sales assistant. It helps to define their roles so there would be no confusion.

 

[eLdavis]

If there is a formal contract, i believe this will be better to prevent changing of agreement later on.