Employment & Personnel

In the form of a letter from the employer to the employee, this contract sets out the terms of the employment and expatriate benefits for an executive. Suitable as a basis both for a new recruit and an existing employee who is to be posted overseas.

This eight page contract contains 16 clauses covering

• job title and duties
• commencement and term
• salary
• travel arrangements
• accommodation
• car
• leave
• children’s education
• medical
• sickness
• pensions
• confidentiality
• termination
• restrictions after termination
• notices
• governing law

You need this document if you are an employer looking to send a new or existing employee to an overseas post, and want clarity about the employee’s rights and obligations.

This appointment letter for a non-executive director is based on the sample letter found in the Good Practice Suggestions from the Higgs Report.

The letter addresses the appointment and termination of the non-executive director's contract, and includes clauses detailing:

• the director's time commitments, role and duties
• fees
• outside interests
• company committees, and
• commitment to confidentiality

Reference to the company's annual review is made. The letter also details:

• company policy on data protection
• insurance, and
• the right of the director to seek independent legal advice.

The letter should be presented in duplicate to the director so that he or she can retain one copy for their records.

Given that many non-executive directors are not employees, the practical, straightforward format of the letter is invaluable in clearly detailing the non-executive director’s role within a company.

Appointment of an individual to provide services on a part-time, self-employed basis. This form is suitable for a wide range of appointments - from engaging a drama tutor to a bookkeeper. (Letter form)

The letter makes reference to the following:

• services
• appointment
• minimum working hours
• location
• changes to services
• payment rate
• invoices
• duty of care
• relationship between parties
• tax and National Insurance contributions
• notice
• confidentiality
• post-termination obligations
• substitution
• termination
• governing law

Use this document if you want to appoint an individual on a part-time, self-employed basis, and want clarity on the terms governing your relationship.

This Compromise Agreement is for use when an employer wants to ensure that an employee who is leaving on agreed terms cannot then bring a claim at court against the employer.

This twenty page document contains 18 clauses covering:

• definitions and interpretation
• termination of employment
• termination payments
• pension (as applicable)
• company car (as applicable)
• outplacement counselling (as applicable)
• agreements & warranties
• reference
• resignation from offices (as applicable)
• garden leave (as applicable)
• restrictive covenants
• tribunal proceedings (as applicable)
• return of company property
• confidentiality and announcements
• legal fees
• statutory conditions satisfied
• general provisions and governing law
• the scope of the agreement

Five Schedules cover the adviser’s certificate in relation to employee agreements and warranties, calculation of the statutory redundancy payment, employee reference, announcement and post-termination restrictions.

You need this document if you are a company looking for an agreement which allows you to avoid a former employee bringing a court claim against you as his/her employer after leaving on agreed terms.

This contract is suitable for junior employees rather than senior managers.

This straightforward five page document contains 12 clauses covering

• appointment, commencement and duties
• remuneration and expenses
• hours of work
• holidays
• absence due to illness
• pension scheme
• termination
• confidentiality
• non-solicitation
• notices
• disciplinary and grievances
• other matters, including the scope of the agreement and the inapplicability of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999

This is a standard contract and is not linked to English law, so can be used in any country.

For senior appointments please see documents E106 and E107.

This Agreement covers all standard sections for a comprehensive service agreement (employment contract) for a Director of a Company forming part of a Group of Companies.

This sixteen page document contain 27 clauses covering

• definitions
• appointment
• duration and continuous employment
• duties
• normal hours
• other interests
• place of work
• remuneration
• expenses (and company car)
• holidays
• absence
• confidential information and return of company property
• intellectual property
• statements
• termination
• restrictive covenants
• deductions
• sale or reconstruction of the company
• delivery of documents and property
• resignation as director
• disciplinary and grievance procedure
• data protection
• warranty
• scope of the agreements
• Contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act 1999
• Governing law and jurisdiction

Along with a Staff Handbook and other documents (e.g. those relating to Pensions or Bonus Schemes) it forms an essential part of the contract between the Director and the Company/Group.

This document is for use when English law applies.

New UK retirement legislation is incorporated into the contract.

A widely applicable employment contract for a corporation employing personnel in the United States with a comprehensive set of provisions.

This seven page contract contains 10 clauses covering

• employment
• compensation
• ownership of inventions
• confidential information
• noncompete covenant
• intellectual property
• term and termination
• choice of law
• dispute resolution
• scope of the agreement
• modification/waiver
• a general clause detailing force majeure, notices, governing language, headings, assignment, severability and counterparts

This contract can be used in any state in the United States.

You need this document if you are an employer wanting to hire an individual to work in your organization, and want a clear written record of your employee’s duties and responsibilities towards your company.

This employment pack contains a selection of letters for general use during the course of an individual's employment, including:

1. Confirmation of Probationary Period
2. Extension of Probationary Period
3. Termination of Probationary Period
4. Letter for a woman going on Maternity Leave (Statutory Provisions only)
5. Letter for employee going on Paternity Leave (Statutory Provisions only)
6. Letter for employee going on Adoption Leave (Statutory Provisions only)
7. Letter for employee going on Parental Leave (Statutory Provisions only)
8. Letter to employee requesting flexible working
9. Invitation to Disciplinary Meeting held under a Disciplinary Procedure
10. Letter giving a Formal Warning further to a Disciplinary Meeting
11. Reference Request
12. Letter confirming changes to Working Patterns
13. Letter for Promotion

Use this document if you are a business owner looking for a comprehensive, affordable collection of the employment letters you will likely need in the course of day-to-day business.

This Termination Agreement in letter form is a legal document template for use when an employee leaves his job on an amicable basis and receives a goodwill payment.

This letter form of agreement consist of 2 pages with 7 clauses detailing:

• termination of contract
• payment of a sum in goodwill by the company
• indemnity
• competition with the company

You need this document if you are a company looking for an agreement which allows you to settle an employee’s departure on an amicable basis.

This expatriate form of contract is suitable for a company in one country that employs foreign nationals to work for it.

This six page document contains 16 clauses covering

• appointment
• duties of employee
• contract period
• travel
• salary
• accommodation
• leave other benefits
• termination
• dismissal
• overtime
• confidentiality
• taxation
• governing law
• conditional agreement
• scope of the agreement

A detailed Schedule is included, containing a menu of benefits with a number of alternatives (e.g. provision of furnished accommodation or a housing grant) and such matters as settling-in grant, bonus, travel allowances etc. From the information available the company can prepare its own particular schedule.

You need this document if you are a company looking to employ a foreign national.

This fixed term employment contract is a good standard contract for a range of common roles and organisations.

This seven page document contains 19 clauses covering

• appointment, commencement, duties and place of work
• hours of work
• remuneration, bonus scheme and expenses
• holidays
• absence due to illness
• pension scheme
• termination
• confidentiality
• entitlement to work produced and inventions
• data protection
• non-solicitation
• smoking
• dress code
• changes to the terms and conditions of employment
• policies
• conduct
• collective agreements
• third party rights
• jurisdiction

This contract should be used when the offer of employment is for the short term, i.e. no longer than one year. Please note that after a year an employee's rights change and become fundamentally the same as someone working on an established contract.

Other employment contracts specifically designed for people working part time hours or established contracts are also available on this site.

This part time employment contract is for general use in a variety of roles and organisations.

This six page document contains 15 clauses covering

• appointment, commencement, duties and place of work
• hours of work
• remuneration, bonus scheme and expenses
• holidays
• absence due to illness
• pension scheme
• termination
• confidentiality
• entitlement to work produced and inventions
• data protection
• non-solicitation
• smoking
• dress code
• changes to the terms and conditions of employment
• a general clause referring the signatory to the Company’s grievance procedure, disciplinary procedure, code of conduct, data protection policy and other documents

This contract should be used when the offer of employment is a "permanent offer" and is likely to continue until one party decides to terminate the relationship.

This employment contract is a straightforward standard contract, simple to use in a variety of roles and organisations.

The template has been designed to be used by full-time or part-time employees, whether permanent or fixed term.

The contract should be issued to employees no later than 8 weeks after they commence employment.

It is usual to issue the contract with a letter of offer.

This nine page document contains 21 clauses covering

• start date
• probationary period
• location
• job title and duties
• remuneration
• hours of work (and overtime)
• holiday entitlement and holiday pay
• sickness absence
• pension
• dismissal and disciplinary procedure
• grievance procedure
• written policies and procedures
• notice of termination of employment
• retirement
• return of company property
• confidential information
• collective agreements
• data protection and privacy
• restrictive covenants
• scope of the agreement
• governing law

This contract can be used for both full time and part time employment. The only difference being that of hours and benefit entitlement, which would be pro-rated.

This document is for use in the UK.

This Agreement covers all standard sections for a comprehensive employment contract for a Senior Manager of a Company forming part of a Group of Companies.

This seventeen page document contains 28 clauses covering

• definitions
• appointment
• duration and continuous employment
• duties
• normal hours
• other interests
• place of work
• remuneration
• expenses (and company car)
• holidays
• incapacity
• confidential information
• intellectual property
• statements
• termination
• post-termination obligations
• deductions
• sale or reconstruction of the company
• delivery of documents and property
• resignation as group company director/trustee
• disciplinary and grievance procedure
• data protection
• notices
• warranty
• prior agreements
• contracts (Right of Third Parties) Act 1999
• collective agreements
• governing law and jurisdiction

Along with a Staff Handbook and other documents (e.g. those relating to Pensions or Bonus Schemes) it forms an essential part of the contract between the Senior Manager and the Company. 

The contract is compatible with recent UK retirement legislation.

This Staff Secondment Agreement is for a company that supplies personnel to work on a short term basis for one of its clients.

This nine page document contains 21 clauses covering

• definitions and interpretations
• provision of secondees
• secondees’ duties
• the supplier as employer
• the client’s responsibilities
• withdrawal of secondees
• hours of work
• absences
• payment
• confidentiality
• agency
• insurance
• warranty
• copyright
• recruitment restrictions
• liability
• termination
• notices
• resolution of disputes
• governing law
• previous agreements
• rights of third parties

Two Schedules are included, allowing you to detail secondees and rates payable for secondees.

You need this document if you are a company supplying staff to a client for a short-term project.

This free article explores the implications of new legislation allowing employees new rights to ask for unpaid time off for training.

This short Employment Contract Checklist covers the main points you need to make sure you consider when entering into an employer-employee relationship. It is designed to complement our Employment Contract Templates.

This free document is designed for UK use but will be relevant anywhere.

When writing an employment contract it is necessary to take account of the relevant legislation. This free note sets out the basic requirements for employment contracts in the UK. It is designed to assist users of our Employment Contract Templates.

It contains

• a checklist of necessary contract terms
• information on a range of employment related topics

New customers will be asked to register to download this document - click Add to Basket and follow the links.