Employment Contract (for “at-will” employees)
$2.99
This employment agreement may be used for employees who are employed “at-will” – those who can be terminated at any time and for any reason.
Available in MS Word. 6 pages.
Description
An employment agreement or employment contract sets forth the terms of the employment among the employer and employee. This employment contains confidentiality and non-compete clauses, and is to be used for “at-will” employees – in other words, employees who may be terminated at any time and for any reason. Do NOT use this agreement for independent contractors, employees in a union, or independent consultants.
Contents
1. Position
2. Term
3. Compensation and Benefits
4. Expenses
5. Duties and Performance
6. Confidentiality
7. Unauthorized Disclosure of Information
8. Non-Compete Agreement
9. Employee Inability to Contract for Company
10. Benefits, Holidays, Insurance, Personal Leave and Vacations
11. Termination
12. Compliance with Company Rules, Policies, and Procedures
13. Notices
14. No Waiver
15. Entire Agreement
16. Successors and Assigns
17. Governing Law
18. Headings in this Agreement
19. Severability
How to Use
(1) Fill in the blanks with the appropriate information.
(2) Remove the yellow highlighted brackets.
(3) Review the document carefully to ensure that it conforms to the parties’ agreements before signing.
FAQs
When is the best time for an employment agreement to be signed?
It is best to get the employment agreement signed by the employee before he or she starts employment.
Why does my company need an employment agreement?
In general, employment agreements are not necessary for most employees. However, where an employee is in a key position with access to confidential company information – for example, high-level executives or officers, or those involved in working with proprietary technology or inventions – a company may wish to have an employment agreement to ensure that such employees agree to maintain confidentiality and agree not to compete against the company as a term of their employment.
Should this Employment Agreement only be used for those who can be fired at any time?
Yes. This Employment Agreement is specifically for those employees whose employment is “at-will,” meaning that the employment can terminate at any time for any reason. This Employment Agreement should not be used for employees such as civil servants or those who work for a union, as they have certain protections against termination. In addition, do not use this Employment Agreement for non-employee workers, such as consultants and contractors.
