UNITED STATES

Write up a letter of termination for an employee with this template Separation Agreement and General Release under California law.

• The General Release is to be signed by the employee prior to receiving the final paycheck.
• The employee is entitled to COBRA and 401K benefits.
• The employee agrees not to disclose the terms of his/her termination settlement.
• The Agreement contains provisions of the federal Older Workers Benefit Protection Act.
• This template is provided in MS Word format. It can be modified to fit your needs and you can use it as often as you need to.
• Intended to be used only in the State of California.

Take applications from candidates for domestic employment positions in the U.S. with this easy-to-use Domestic Employment Referral Contract.

• This contract is for placement agencies and individuals that match suitable candidates to job vacancies.
• The applicant will not be an employee of the placement agency. The agency is solely acting as a referral agent.
• The applicant understands that the agency cannot guarantee that the applicant will obtain a position.
• The applicant must pay all of his/her own travel and relocation expenses if a position is obtained.
• The applicant's new employer will be responsible for paying the agency's fees.
• The agency is not liable for any costs or expenses arising from any employment referral.
• Prior to accepting any position, the applicant must provide the agency with satisfactory evidence of residency and legal status to work in the United States.
• The Domestic Employment Referral Contract is a downloadable template that can be easily customized to fit your specific circumstances.

Did you know that half of ex-employees have stolen and used confidential data from their previous jobs? That's why you should have your employees sign this Employee Nondisclosure Agreement.

• Applicable Law. The agreement is governed by U.S. laws.
• Who Should Sign. New employees should sign the Agreement prior to starting work and existing employees should provide a signed copy as well. The form can also be used for directors and managers.
• Scope of Protection. The confidential information covered by the Agreement includes all of your customer records, financial data, trade secrets, know-how, business methods, software applications, proprietary processes, and all other financial and business information of the employer.
• Exceptions. The type of information that is not included under the Agreement is information that is already in the public domain, information that was already in the employee's possession before the employment started, and information the employee rightrully obtained from a third party.
• Nondisclosure. The employee is prohibited from disclosing any such confidential information at any time, whether during their employment or afterwards.
• Termination of Employment. The employee must also return all confidential information to the employer when his/her employment ends.
• Remedies. The employer is entitled to seek any equitable remedy to prevent the employee's disclosure of confidential information.
• This is a digital legal form download that can be modified to fit your exact needs.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Hire a new employee under the terms of this Employment Agreement template for USA employers, which includes conditions to protect your trade secrets.

• Non-Competition. The employee agrees not to work for or hold an interest in any similar or competing business during the term of employment, except for ownership of publicly traded securities.
• Confidentiality. The employee will not disclose any trade secrets or confidential information belonging to the employer. This provision will survive the termination of the employment.
• Termination Due to Long-Term Disability. The employer has the option to terminate the employment if the employee becomes permanently disabled so that he/she can no longer perform his duties.
• Dispute Resolution. Disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration.
• This is a fully customizable MS Word template that you can re-use as often as required.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

This Management Agreement template sets the terms for retaining an individual to manage the business and operations of a US company.

• Independent Contractor. The manager will not be an employee, but is being retained on an independent contractor basis to manage the company's affairs exclusively.
• Compensation. Fees for the management services will be paid on a regular basis (this can be monthly, quarterly, etc., as agreed to by the parties).
• Indemnification. Each of the parties indemnifies the other party against claims or damages.
• Termination. Either party can terminate the contract on 3 months' written notice.
• Governing Law. The form is intended for use in the United States and to be governed by US laws.
• How to Get the Form. You can access and download the template immediately after you buy it. Once purchased, it's yours to use as often as you like. There are no subscription fees or additional costs.
• Available in MS Word format and fully editable.

Finding good nannies and au pairs for a placement agency can involve a lot of paperwork. This template Nanny Referral Contract is an easy and affordable way to create customized legal forms for your agency's candidates.

• You're able to make whatever changes you require so the template works best for your business.
• The contract provides that the agency acts as a referral agent only. The nanny does not become an employee of the agency.
• The nanny acknowledges that the agency is not obligated to find a position.
• The nanny must pay all of his/her own travel and relocation expenses, but when the nanny is successfully placed, the employer will be responsible for paying the agency's fees.
• The agency will have no liability arising from any referral, and is not obligated to reimburse the nanny for any fees or costs incurred during the job search.
• Prior to accepting any position, the nanny must provide the agency with satisfactory evidence that he/she is legally able to work in the United States.
• This is a downloadable legal form in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used only within the U.S.

Make an offer for a position with a U.S. university or college with this Letter of Intent and Offer of Appointment.

The Letter of Intent sets out the provisions governing the appointment such as:

• the term of the appointment,
• benefits and expenses,
• vacation and sick leave,
• proof of employment eligibility in accordance with IRCA requirements,
• process for dismissal,
• grievance procedure,
• transfers,
• compliance with university rules and policies.

This USA Letter of Intent and Offer for Scientific Appointment can be quickly and easily customized to fit the exact circumstances of the situation.

Offer a post at a US university or college to a suitable candidate with this Letter of Intent and Offer for Post-Doctorate Research Teaching Position.

The offer is contingent upon the availability of funding. The Letter of Intent sets out the agreed terms of employment, including:

• the term of the appointment,
• moving expense reimbursement,
• health care and benefits,
• vacation and sick leave,
• verification of employment eligibility,
• performance review,
• compliance with university rules and policies.

This USA Letter of Intent and Offer for Post-Doctorate Research Teaching Position is in MS Word format and can be easily modified to fit your unique needs.

Offer a candidate a post-doctorate research associate position with a U.S. university under this Letter of Intent.

The template sets out the conditions of the offer of employment, including:

• the term of the appointment,
• reimbursement of moving expenses,
• medical benefits,
• vacation and sick leave,
• verification of employment eligibility in accordance with IRCA requirements,
• renewal of the appointment,
• performance review,
• the candidate's responsibility to comply with university rules and policies.

This USA Letter of Intent and Offer for Post-Doctorate Research Associate Position is in MS Word format and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

Make an offer of employment to a sales representative with this downloadable template form for US businesses.

• The offer letter sets out the terms of employment and the job description, including:
  • A definition of the territory to be covered by the sales representative.
  • Sales targets that the company expects will be met.
  • Commission rate, draws, and base salary.
  • Reimbursement of expenses and car allowance.
  • Eligibility for company benefits.
  • Vacation and paid leave.
  • Probation period.
  • Termination and dismissal.
  • Confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition clauses.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended for use only in the United States.

Hire a sales representative for your business with this downloadable template Employment Agreement for Washington State.

• Compensation. The sales representatives will be paid a base salary plus commissions on sales.
• Expenses. The agreement sets out how expense accounts are submitted and which items can be expensed.
• Confidentiality provisions, including confidentiality with respect to the sales rep's previous employment.
• Dispute  resolution.
• Termination. Grounds for terminating employment and procedure that the employer must follow to terminate.
• Applicable Laws. This agreement is governed by federal labour laws and by the laws of the State of Washington.

If your business relies on your sales reps, you want to make sure you've got a good employment contract in place. Get your copy of the Sales Representative Employment Agreement now.