Individual Employment Agreement | New Zealand

Your next competitor could be an ex-employee. Don't let that happen. Have all workers sign this New Zealand Employee Nondisclosure Agreement prior to beginning work.

• Existing employees should also sign the form as a condition of their employment.
• Educate your workers on what constitutes confidential information, what the terms of the agreement mean, and what the consequences will be if they fail to comply.
• Buy the form and download it, and it's yours to use as often as required.
• This is a digital legal template that is fully editable and can be customised for your unique business needs.
• Intended to be used only within New Zealand.

Give an employee written notice of disciplinary action with this free downloadable template.

• The Notice sets out:
  • the nature of the issue,
  • steps to be taken to resolve it,
  • consequences if the issue is not resolved,
  • a space for the employee to comment on the matter.
• The Notice should be given to the employee prior to the disciplinary action being taken in order to allow the employee reasonable time to respond.
• This is a free downloadable template in MS Word format.

This ready-made Employee Manual is a comprehensive template of policies and procedures you can use for your company.

The Manual covers all of the general topics related to employment matters including:

• expectations of both the employer and the employee with respect to job performance,
• benefits packages,
• vacation, holidays and paid leave,
• personnel administration,
• performance review process,
• insurance coverage (medical, long-term disability, etc),
• profit sharing and incentive programs,
• professional code of conduct,
• company meetings.

This Employee Manual template is a fully customizable MS Word document.

Get authorization from an employee to make payroll deductions by having them sign this free downloadable form.

• The employee's signature on the form authorizes the employer to deduct specified items from his or her paycheck.
• The authorization should be obtained at the time the term of employment begins.
• When the form is signed, keep it on the employee's file for the duration of their employment.
• This free form can be used over and over again.

When an employee leaves your employ, protect your business against potential future claims by having him/her sign this employee release form.

• This is a general release by which the departing employee releases the employer from all claims arising from or related to the employment and termination.
• It should be signed before the employee receives his or her final paycheck.
• This form is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
• Don't run the risk of a future lawsuit by a disgruntled ex-employee. Get every departing employee to sign the Release of Employer form before releasing their final check.
• The Employee Release form is a downloadable legal document that can be used over and over.