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Employment Contract

A formal agreement between employer and employee that establishes the terms of employment, including job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and working conditions.

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This Employment Agreement is made between [COMPANY NAME], a [COMPANY TYPE] ("Company") and [EMPLOYEE NAME] ("Employee") on [DATE].

1. POSITION AND DUTIES

Employee is hired as [JOB TITLE] and will perform duties including: [JOB RESPONSIBILITIES]. Employee reports to [SUPERVISOR TITLE].

2. COMPENSATION

Employee's annual salary is [SALARY AMOUNT], paid [PAYMENT FREQUENCY]. Salary reviews will occur [REVIEW SCHEDULE].

3. BENEFITS

Employee is entitled to: health insurance, [VACATION DAYS] vacation days, [SICK DAYS] sick days, retirement plan participation, and other benefits as outlined in company policy.

4. WORKING HOURS

Standard work week is [HOURS] hours, [SCHEDULE]. Overtime compensation follows company policy and applicable law.

5. CONFIDENTIALITY

Employee agrees to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information, trade secrets, and business processes during and after employment.

6. TERMINATION

Employment may be terminated by either party with [NOTICE PERIOD] notice. Company may terminate immediately for cause as defined in company policy.

7. NON-COMPETE

Employee agrees not to engage in competing business activities during employment and for [NON-COMPETE PERIOD] after termination within [GEOGRAPHIC AREA].

This Agreement constitutes the entire employment agreement and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements.

COMPANY: _________________ EMPLOYEE: _________________

[COMPANY NAME] [EMPLOYEE NAME]

Date: ___________ Date: ___________

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What is a Employment Contract?

An Employment Contract is a legally binding agreement that comprehensively defines the relationship between employers and employees, covering job responsibilities, compensation packages, benefits, working conditions, and termination procedures. Critical for full-time, part-time, temporary, and executive positions across all industries, this contract protects both employer and employee rights while establishing clear expectations for the working relationship. The agreement typically includes salary details, performance metrics, confidentiality clauses, non-compete restrictions, vacation policies, health benefits, termination notice requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Essential for HR departments, small businesses, corporations, and employees who need documented terms to prevent workplace disputes and ensure compliance with labor laws and employment regulations.