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Employment Agreement Template

What is an employment agreement?

An employment agreement is the contract between an employer and an employee that sets the role, pay, hours, benefits, confidentiality, IP ownership, notice period and termination terms.

When you need one

  • Hiring a full-time or part-time employee
  • Replacing an informal offer email with a proper contract

Key clauses included

  • Position, duties and place of work
  • Compensation and benefits
  • Working hours and leave
  • Probation period
  • Confidentiality and IP assignment
  • Restrictive covenants
  • Termination and notice
  • Return of property

What the template covers

  1. Position and Duties
  2. Probation
  3. Compensation and Benefits
  4. Working Hours and Leave
  5. Confidentiality
  6. Intellectual Property
  7. Restrictions After Employment
  8. Policies
  9. Termination
  10. General
  11. Governing Law and Disputes

How to use it

  1. Buy and download the editable Word file.
  2. Fill in the brackets: names, dates, fees, scope and governing law. Delete options that don't apply.
  3. Check it against local law, and have a lawyer review it for high-value deals.
  4. Sign it on paper or with any e-signature tool.

Frequently asked questions

What format is the template in?

You get an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file that also opens in Google Docs, Pages and LibreOffice.

Can I use this template in my country?

The templates are written for international use with placeholders for governing law and local details. Contract law differs between countries and states, so check the final document against local law, especially for employment and consumer contracts.

Is this legal advice?

No. A template is a starting point, not advice on your situation. For high-value or unusual deals, have a lawyer review the completed document.

How do I receive the file?

Right after payment you are taken to a download page, and PayPal emails you a receipt. Keep the download page link to download the file again.

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