Free Employment Contract Template

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT This Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), BETWEEN: [Employer Name], with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (the "Employer"); AND [Employee Name], with a principal place of business at [Employee Address] (the "Employee"). The Employer and the Employee may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." 1. JOB TITLE, DUTIES, AND REPORTING STRUCTURE The Employee is hired as [Job Title], reporting to [Reports To]. Primary duties include [Primary Duties], plus other reasonable assignments. The Employee will devote full business time and attention to the Employer's business. 2. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Base compensation: [Base Salary or Wage], paid [Pay Frequency]. Benefits: [Benefits Summary], subject to plan terms and eligibility. Withholding and payroll taxes apply as required by law. 3. WORK SCHEDULE AND LOCATION Schedule: [Work Schedule]. Primary location: [Work Location]. Remote/hybrid terms: [Remote Work Policy]. Overtime eligibility follows applicable law and Employer policy. 4. PROBATIONARY PERIOD The first [Probationary Period Length] is probationary. During probation, either Party may terminate employment with [Probation Termination Notice] notice, to the extent permitted by law. 5. CONFIDENTIALITY AND TRADE SECRETS The Employee will protect confidential information and trade secrets during and after employment, using reasonable care. Confidential information excludes public information not due to Employee breach. 6. NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION For [Non-Compete Duration] after employment, the Employee will not engage in [Restricted Activities] within [Geographic Scope] and will not solicit Employer employees or customers, to the extent permitted by law in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction]. 7. TERMINATION AND SEVERANCE After probation, termination requires [Termination Notice Period] notice or pay in lieu where permitted. Cause termination is immediate for material misconduct. Severance, if any: [Severance Terms]. Final pay and benefits follow applicable law. 8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION Employment disputes will be resolved by binding arbitration in [Arbitration Location] under [Arbitration Rules], except claims that cannot be arbitrated as a matter of law. Each Party bears its own attorneys' fees unless awarded by the arbitrator. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, unless the Parties agree in writing to mediation before litigation. 10. GENERAL (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject. (b) Amendments. Modifications must be in writing and signed by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. (d) Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent, except to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. (e) Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which will be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. EMPLOYER Name: [Employer Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ EMPLOYEE Name: [Employee Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________