Certain contracts to be in writing

(1) When a contract of service of a worker– (a) is made for a period of or exceeding three months or a number of working days equivalent to three months; or (b) is a contract of service made within Belize and to be performed wholly or partially outside Belize; or (c) stipulates conditions of employment which differ materially from those customary in the district of employment for similar work, the contract shall be made in writing. (2) The worker shall indicate his consent to the contract by signing it. (3) Where a contract which is required by sub-section (1) to be made in writing has not been made in writing it shall not be enforceable except during the period of one month from the making thereof, Provided that where a note or memorandum in writing is made setting out the terms of the contract and a party to the contract has indicated his consent thereto as aforesaid prior to the expiry of the period for which the contract was made, the contract shall be enforceable under the provisions of this section against that party notwithstanding the expiration of the period of one month from the making thereof, and the note or memorandum may be presented for attestation to a labour