Legal Forms

Terminate an employee with this template Termination for Cause letter for Canadian employers.

• The Termination Letter states the reason(s) that the employee is being terminated.
• There are several severance options listed in the template which the employee can choose between:
  • continuation of employee benefits for a specified period of time,
  • paid relocation counseling,
  • a lump sum payout or continuation of severance pay for a fixed number of months.
• The form also includes a Business Protection Agreement to be signed by the employee prior to receiving the final paycheque.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word template which you can download, customize with your details, and use over and over.
• Governed by Canadian labour laws and intended to be used only in Canada.

When you terminate an employee, it is important to get them to sign a release form.

• The Mutual Release should be signed by both parties at the time of termination and prior to the employee receiving the final paycheck.
• Each of the parties releases the other party from all claims and actions of any kind arising as a result of the employee's employment or termination.
• Included with the release is a Business Protection Agreement to be signed by the employee, which contains non-competition and confidentiality provisions to protect the employer's proprietary information.
• This is a generic legal form which does not contain country-specific provisions.
• Don't leave your business open to wrongful dismissal claims from disgruntled ex-employees. Get this Employee-Employer Mutual Release form for your business.

Hire your new employees with this Employment Agreement template for Australian businesses.

• This form contains provisions for both an ongoing employment and for a fixed term, for instance if the employee is being hired for 1 or 2 years, in which case there is an option to renew the contract.
• The Agreement makes provision for bonuses and allowances to be paid to the employee.
• The employee must be paid overtime at 1 times the normal rate for hours worked in excess of 38 hours in any one week.
• The employee is entitled to 20 days annual leave for each year of continuous employment, up to 8 days of sick leave or family leave, and long service leave in accordance with applicable law.
• The employer must pay superannuation at the rate required by law.
• The employee must comply with all relevant occupation health and safety regulations and with the employer's workplace rules and policies.
• Provisions for termination by either party.
• Provisions for grievance procedure and dispute resolution.
• The confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation provisions will survive the termination of the employment for a specified period.
• The template does not make reference to specific state or territorial labour laws. It is customisable and can be edited to reflect the laws in your jurisdiction.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only in Australia.

Canadian employers, write an Employment Agreement for a new employee with this easy-to-use template.

• The contract covers relevant points of the employment including:
  • Duties, responsibilities and job description of the position being filled by the employee;
  • Starting salary, and any other compensation being paid;
  • Benefits and expense accounts;
  • Assessment or probationary period to be completed by the employee;
  • Procedure for termination of the employee with cause.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable to meet your specific needs.
• Intended to be used only within Canada.

Indian employers can hire new employees under the provisions of this standardised Employment Agreement template.

Key points of the contract include:

• The duties, responsibilities and job description of the position being filled by the employee.
• Compensation (salary, commissions, etc) to be paid to the employee.
• Benefits and expense accounts.
• Termination and payment of compensation upon the disability or death of the employee.
• Non-competition and confidentiality provisions to protect the employer's business.
• An assignment over to the employer of any inventions developed by the employee during the term of employment.
• Procedure for termination of the employee with cause.
• This is a fully editable template which you can reuse as often as necessary.
• Governed by Indian laws and intended to be used only within India.

This Employment Agreement is designed for the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a company operating in China.

The agreement is prepared in English, with the understanding that a Chinese translation may be necessary to ensure legal enforceability under the laws of the People's Republic of China (PRC).

1. Employment Terms

The CEO shall be engaged on a contract basis, in accordance with the Labor Laws of the PRC. Upon completion of the initial employment term, both parties reserve the right to renew the Agreement as mutually agreed.

2. Responsibilities

The CEO will oversee all major operational functions of the company. Key duties include:

• Implementing a comprehensive management system
• Supervising all operational and financial aspects of the business
• Establishing an effective problem-solving system
• Managing and supervising other members of the managerial staff
• Ensuring full compliance with all applicable PRC laws and regulations
• Leading business development initiatives
• Formulating and executing strategic plans for company growth

3. Compensation

The CEO shall receive a monthly salary. In addition, the CEO will be granted stock options in accordance with the company's official stock option plan.

4. Template Format

The template is available in MS Word format and may be customized to address specific company needs.

Retain a management executive to fill a position with an Indian company with this customisable Employment Agreement template.

• The executive agrees that the employment will be exclusive and to not take on any other employment, serve on any outside boards, or engage in competing business activities during the term of employment.
• The executive will be paid a base salary and performance bonuses.
• The executive is entitled to all benefit packages and stock incentive plans provided by the employer to its employees.
• The executive agrees not to disclose any confidential information or trade secrets, and not to solicit employees or customers of the employer during and for one year following his employment.
• The contract contains provisions for termination by either party upon the occurrence of certain specified events.
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• Governed by Indian laws and regulations.

Hire someone to fill an executive position in your company with this customizable Executive Employment Agreement.

• The employee is free to continue to serve on the board of other organizations so long as no conflict of interest exists.
• The company will conduct an annual review of the employee's compensation.
• The contract includes standard confidentiality and non-competition provisions.
• The contract also provides for disability and termination benefits under the company's then current benefits plan.
• The Employment Agreement for Executive Position does not contain references to the laws of any specific country.
• It is a downloadable template which is easy to customize to fit your unique business needs.

Hire a candidate to fill a management position within an Australian company with this standard form Employment Agreement.

• The executive employee agrees not to take on any other employment, serve on the board of directors of any other company, or engage in any competing business activities.
• In addition to a base salary, the employee will be paid a performance bonus and an annual bonus if the company's sales reach certain targets.
• The executive is eligible for incentive and option programs.
• The agreement contains comprehensive non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions.
• It also contains provisions for termination upon the occurrence of a number of specified events, including disability or death of the employee.
• The Employment Agreement for Executive Position does not contain references to any specific labour laws or regulations.
• This is a digital download that can be edited to fit your exact needs. Download the template for your company.

Hire sales representatives for your company under the terms of this easy-to-use template Employment Agreement.

• The contract form contains remuneration clauses for both salary or commission. You can use whichever provisions are applicable.
• The sales rep is assigned a specific territory to cover.
• The sales representative agrees to keep all of the employer's business information confidential.
• The salesperson agrees to work exclusively for the employer.
• All sales orders submitted by the sales representative are subject to approval by the employer.
• The agreement also contains a noncompetition provision, under which the salesperson agrees not to engage in any business which competes with the employer's business.
• This is a downloadable and reusable legal document form which is fully editable to fit your unique business needs.