Employment Agreement
An employment agreement is a contract between an employer and an employee that formally establishes the terms of employment, including job duties, compensation, and conditions for ending the relationship. Use this when you're formally hiring an employee and need a signed record of their role, pay, schedule, and the basic confidentiality and termination terms both sides are agreeing to.
What's included
A ready-to-use employment agreement with signature fields already placed for Employer and Employee. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Job title and duties
- Compensation and pay schedule
- Work schedule and location
- Benefits and paid time off
- Confidentiality and non-disclosure obligations
- Termination conditions and notice period
What you'll fill in
[Employer Name][Employee Name][Job Title][Start Date][Salary/Wage][Work Schedule][Reporting Manager][Termination Notice Period]Legal summary
Signing this agreement formalizes the employment relationship, obligating the employer to pay the agreed compensation and the employee to perform the described duties. It also sets out confidentiality expectations and the conditions and notice required to end the employment.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Employment Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Employment Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Employer and Employee — already placed, so you just fill in the details and send.
Can I edit this Employment Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Employment Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
Try it with an AI assistant
Paste one of these into ChatGPT, Claude, or your assistant of choice:
“Fill out this Employment Agreement for a full-time marketing coordinator hire.”
“Explain the confidentiality and termination clauses in this Employment Agreement in plain language.”
“Adapt this Employment Agreement for a part-time remote position with no benefits.”
Why teams start with Docracy
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Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.