Employment Contract Template
A comprehensive employment contract covering salary, hours, responsibilities, termination, and IP clauses. AI-localised for your jurisdiction.
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This template is AI-localised for your country's laws and requirements. Select your country below and download instantly.
This template is AI-generated for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always have important documents reviewed by a qualified legal professional in your jurisdiction before use.
Store signed contracts in Gochi HR, link them to employee records, and get automatic reminders when contracts are up for renewal.
What this template covers
This employment contract template is designed for mid-market businesses hiring full-time employees. It covers all the essential clauses required by most jurisdictions, and is AI-localised to reflect the specific legal requirements of your country.
Key sections included
- Parties and commencement — Full legal names, start date, and probation period
- Role and responsibilities — Job title, reporting structure, and key duties
- Remuneration — Salary, payment frequency, and review cycle
- Working hours — Standard hours, overtime policy, and flexibility arrangements
- Leave entitlements — Annual, sick, parental, and compassionate leave
- Termination — Notice periods, grounds for dismissal, and exit procedures
- Intellectual property — Ownership of work created during employment
- Confidentiality — Protection of company information during and after employment
- Non-solicitation — Restrictions on poaching clients and staff post-employment
How to use this template
Select your country from the dropdown above to localise the template for your jurisdiction. The AI will adjust references to specific legislation, minimum leave entitlements, notice period requirements, and termination procedures to match your local laws.
Once downloaded, fill in the highlighted fields with your specific details. We strongly recommend having a qualified employment lawyer review the completed contract before use — particularly for senior hires or roles with complex IP considerations.
Important considerations
Employment law varies significantly between jurisdictions and changes regularly. While this template reflects current requirements at the time of generation, always verify compliance with a local legal professional before use.
For businesses hiring in multiple countries, a separate localised contract is required for each jurisdiction. Do not use a contract localised for one country with employees in another.
After the contract is signed
Once your new employee has signed their contract, store it securely in your HR system linked to their employee record. Set a reminder to review it at their first annual review and any time their role or remuneration changes significantly.