Employment Agreement Template
Contract template · Pro
An employment agreement formalizes the relationship between employer and employee: position and duties, compensation and benefits, confidentiality, and how the relationship can end. A written agreement protects both sides and is legally required in many jurisdictions.
This template suits small teams making their first hires. Adapt the compensation and notice provisions to your local employment law before signing.
What's inside
- Position, duties, and reporting line
- Salary, benefits, and review cadence
- Confidentiality and IP assignment during employment
- Probation, notice periods, and termination grounds
- Post-employment restrictions where enforceable
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer to hire my first employee?
A template covers the standard structure, but employment law is strongly jurisdiction-specific — minimum notice, probation limits, and non-compete enforceability vary widely. Use this template as the baseline and have local counsel confirm the jurisdiction-sensitive clauses.
What makes this different from a contractor agreement?
An employee works under your direction with employment protections and payroll obligations; a contractor delivers agreed results independently. Misclassifying employees as contractors carries legal risk — choose the agreement that matches the real relationship.
Is this template free to use?
This is a Pro template — it requires a paid Pactiamo plan. Plenty of free templates are available in the same library, and every plan starts with a free tier.
Can my client sign this online?
Yes. You share a single link; your client reviews and e-signs from any device without creating an account. You can also embed your own payment link so they can pay right after signing.
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