Employment Contract Template
An employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee that defines the role, compensation, benefits, and terms of employment. Use it when hiring an employee to put the key terms of the job in writing.
- Hiring a new employee and documenting the offer in writing
- Setting out salary, benefits, and working hours clearly
- Defining confidentiality and intellectual-property terms for the role
- Recording notice periods and grounds for termination
What a good employment contract contains
LegalAI generates each of these clauses for you, tailored to your answers and jurisdiction. Knowing what they do helps you review the draft with confidence.
Role and responsibilities
The job title, duties, and reporting line.
Compensation and benefits
Salary, bonus, benefits, and pay frequency.
Working arrangements
Hours, location, and remote or hybrid terms.
Confidentiality and IP
Protects company information and assigns work created on the job.
Termination and notice
Notice periods, and the grounds and process for ending employment.
Frequently asked questions
What should an employment contract include?
An employment contract should cover the role, compensation and benefits, working hours and location, confidentiality and IP terms, and notice periods for termination.
Is a written employment contract required?
Requirements vary by jurisdiction. Even where a written contract is not strictly mandatory, putting the terms in writing protects both the employer and the employee.
What is the difference between an employment contract and a contractor agreement?
An employment contract creates an employer-employee relationship with benefits and protections. A contractor agreement engages an independent worker who handles their own taxes.
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