Legal Forms

Use this handy Employee Offboarding Checklist package to cover off all of the items required for the departure of an employee due to termination, transfer or retirement.

• The checklist includes:
  • Exit items that need to be completed by the employee (such as the resignation letter, repayment of advances, etc.), by the employer (e.g.: exit interview, last paycheck, unpaid overtime and expense accounts, ), and by both parties (severance agreement, distribution of pension contributions, stock options, etc.).
  • Knowledge transfer checklist, to ensure continuity from departing employee to incoming employee.
  • Checklist of company assets to be returned by the employee.
  • Final housekeeping items, such as changing passwords, removing employee's access to intranet, etc.
• Also included in this package are:
  • a list of questions for the exit interview and
  • Knowledge Transfer form.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable to fit your exact needs.
• This package can be used by the Human Resources Departments in a wide variety of businesses and organizations.

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.

This downloadable Employee Performance Review Evaluation Form allows you to track your notes, comments and performance scores during the review process.

The template includes areas for various workplace skills, including:

• administrative abilities,
• productivity,
• performance,
• dependability,
• initiative,
• strengths and weaknesses.

This Employee Evaluation Form for Performance Review is an affordable and customizable MS Word template.

Download this ready-made Employee Redundancy Notice for UK employers.

• The letter sets out the effective date of termination and the reasons for the redundancy of the employee's position.
• The amounts of the redundancy benefits to be paid to the employee are listed.
• This form is easy to download, fill in, and print. Fully editable to fit your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the United Kingdom.

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.

Give your employees an opportunity to become shareholders in the company by setting up an Employee Stock Purchase Plan funded by an interest-free loan.

• Interest-free loans are given to eligible employees of the company as an incentive to allow them to purchase shares of stock and participate in the business' future.
• Eligible employees sign a promissory note for repayment of the loan.
• The employee may pay the loan before maturity without bonus or penalty.
• A trustee will hold the shares in trust for the employee, and will release a certain percentage of the shares at each anniversary of the purchase date, provided that the employee is not in default of payments under the note.
• Employees who are part of the company are more dedicated, more loyal and more engaged. Incentivize your staff with an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Terminating an employee due to ongoing illness is a difficult decision. This template Termination Letter can help you through the process.

• A termination of this type would only be appropriate if there is little likelihood that the employee will ever fully recuperate and be able to return to work.
• This letter template is a free downloadable MS Word form.
• A termination for reasons of illness may not be allowable under the labor laws in your area. Check with local and federal authorities before using.

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.