Employment Contract Forms

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.

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.

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.

Hire an executive officer for a company doing business in China with this template Employment Agreement for CEO.

• The CEO is hired on a contract basis, pursuant to the Labor Laws of the PRC.
• The parties have the option to renew the Agreement at the end of the initial term of employment.
• The employee will be responsible for all key operational functions, including implementing a management system, supervising all operation and financial aspects of the business, implementing a problem solving system, supervising the work of the other managerial staff, and ensuring compliance with the laws of the PRC.
• The CEO will also be responsible for the company's business development and strategic planning.
• The CEO will be paid a monthly salary and will be issued stock options in accordance with the company's stock option plan.
• This is an English language legal form. A Chinese translation of the document may also be required for it to be legally enforceable.
• The China Employment Agreement for CEO is available in MS Word format and can be edited to fit your unique circumstances.