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Please consult with an attorney before using this document
as your specific situation may require changes or the document may not reflect current legal
requirements. You can find up-to-date legal forms for employment contracts and much more at
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
THIS CONTRACT is made as of the ______day of__________________, 20__ , between
Company Name [Insert DBA or Common Name], a corporation [or other business type]
incorporated under the laws of [Insert state) and having its principal place of business at [Insert
address), [the Employer]; and [Contract Employee Name], of [City, State], the Contract
Employee.
WHEREAS the Employer desires to obtain the benefit of the services of the Contract Employee,
and the Contract Employee desires to render such services on the terms and conditions set
forth.
IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and other good and valuable consideration, the parties
agree as follows:
1. Employment
The Contract Employee, referenced throughout as “Contractor” agrees that they will at all times
faithfully, industriously, and to the best of their skills, experience and talents, perform all of the
duties required of the position. In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Contractor
shall comply with all relevant Employer policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, both written
and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to time.
2. Position Title
As a [Input Job Title], the Contractor is required to perform all of their necessary job functions
and duties as defined in the contract section titled, Responsibilities. This is a [full-time/part-time]
position, expected to average [xx] hours per week. [Revise this sentence if project deliverables
are used to determine project success and payment in lieu of work hours.]
3. Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this contract role are listed on the job description. In addition, the
following work deliverables are included as part of this employment contract:
[The is the section where you’ll list job expectations and duties of the contractor or freelancer.
Often this information is available on a job description. If so, attach it. In addition, you’ll want to
include any specific deliverables that the contract worker is expected to provide. A best practice
is to provide measurable deliverables, such as xx number of sales per month, or xx number of
document reviewed weekly.]
4. Compensation
As full compensation for all services provided, the Contractor shall be paid at the rate of
_______________ dollars ($__________) per [hour/annually].
This is meant as only an example. Please consult with an attorney before using this document
as your specific situation may require changes or the document may not reflect current legal
requirements. You can find up-to-date legal forms for employment contracts and much more at
RocketLawyer. Or, use LawTrades to find an attorney that specializes in employment law.
[Or you may wish to tie compensation to deliverables instead of paying an hourly rate for a
contractor. For example, $1500 for each hour of final edited video, $5000 for a website, or $15
for each new policy sold. ]
5. Bonus
In addition, the Contractor will be eligible to participate in bonus plans established by the
Company from time to time. The Employer currently offers [insert bonus plan details or omit this
section if no bonuses are available to to them.]
6. Paid Time Off
[Omit all or part of this section if it’s not relevant for 1099 contractors or freelancers who are
typically not given paid time off.]
The Contractor shall be entitled to the following paid time off:
● Vacation time in the amount of [XX weeks per year, which equals XX days or XX hours].
● Sick leave is provided in the amount of [XX weeks, which equals XX days or XX hours per
year.]
[Include these sections only if you offer these benefits.]
The Employer reserves the right to change or otherwise modify, in its sole discretion, any paid
time off policies.
7. Termination of Contract Employment
The Contract Employee may terminate this contract and employment by giving not less than
[30-days] written notice to the Employer to allow the employer time to find a replacement
worker. Failure to provide 30-days notice will result in the contractor forfeiting any earned
bonus.
In turn, the employer agrees to provide a [30-day] notice or payment of no more than 30 days
earnings in lieu of such notice. The Contractor agrees to return any and all property of the
Employer at the time of termination.
8. Non-Competition Covenant & Confidentiality
As a Contractor of the Employer, you will have access to certain confidential information of the
Employer and you may, during the course of your employment, develop certain information or
inventions that will be the property of the Employer. You may not disclose this information
outside of the Company. We also wish to impress upon you that we do not want you to, and we
hereby direct you not to, bring with you any confidential or proprietary material of any former
employer or to violate any other obligations you may have to any former employer.
To protect the interests of the Employer, you will need to sign the Employer’s standard
“Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement” as a condition of your contract
employment [Optional].
This is meant as only an example. Please consult with an attorney before using this document
as your specific situation may require changes or the document may not reflect current legal
requirements. You can find up-to-date legal forms for employment contracts and much more at
RocketLawyer. Or, use LawTrades to find an attorney that specializes in employment law.
During the period that you render services to the Employer, you agree to not engage in any
employment, business, or activity that is in any way in direct competition with the business or
proposed business of the Employer. You will disclose to the Employer in writing any other
gainful employment, business, or activity that you are currently associated with or participate in
that competes with the Employer. You will not assist any other person or organization in
competing with the Employer or in preparing to engage in competition with the business or
proposed business of the Employer.
More details will be provided in the Employer’s “Confidentiality and Intellectual Property
Assignment Agreement” under separate cover [Optional].
Furthermore, it is agreed that following termination of the Contractor’s employment with the
Employer for any reason, the Contractor shall not hire or attempt to hire any current employees
of [Insert name of Company].
It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the Contractor’s employment
with the Employer for any reason, the Contractor shall not solicit business from current clients or
clients who have retained the Employer during the prior 12 month period.
9. Integration
This contract contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects any
and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings pertaining to the employment of the
Contractor by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed
by both of the parties hereto.
10. Authorization to Work
Please note that because of employer regulations adopted in the Immigration Reform and
Control Act of 1986, within three (3) business days of starting your new position, you will need to
present documentation demonstrating that you have authorization to work in the United States.
[This section is not-required for freelancers working outside the US or for independent
contractors who own their own business.]
11. Severability of Contract
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof of this contract is held to be
unenforceable or invalid, then said article or part shall be struck, and all remaining provisions
shall remain in full force and effect.
12. Choice of Law
This contract shall be governed, interpreted, and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of [Insert state name].
If you decide to accept this Employment Contract, please sign in the space indicated. Your
signature will acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to the terms and
conditions of this agreement.
This is meant as only an example. Please consult with an attorney before using this document
as your specific situation may require changes or the document may not reflect current legal
requirements. You can find up-to-date legal forms for employment contracts and much more at
RocketLawyer. Or, use LawTrades to find an attorney that specializes in employment law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Employer has caused this contract to be executed by its duly
authorized officers and the Contractor has agreed as of the date first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED, AND DELIVERED in the presence of:
________________________________________ _______________________
Name of Contract Employee Date
________________________________________ _______________________
Owner/CEO Date
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