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Employment Agreement Template
An employment agreement (or offer letter) puts the role, pay, start date, and basic terms in writing for a new hire. Use this template to make a clear, professional offer that protects both sides.
When to use this employment agreement
- Making your first hire as a startup or small business
- Promoting an existing employee into a new role
- Documenting an at-will employment arrangement
- Adding confidentiality and IP language to a verbal offer
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A clear breakdown of every section — written in plain English so you know what you're agreeing to.
Role and reporting
Defines the title, responsibilities, and reporting line.
Compensation
Sets base salary, bonus structure, and benefits eligibility.
Start date and at-will status
States the start date and confirms at-will employment.
Confidentiality and IP
Protects company information and assigns work-product IP.
Frequently asked
- Is this a binding contract?
- It is a formal offer. Most U.S. employment is at-will unless the document states a fixed term.
- Should I include equity?
- If you offer stock or options, mention them in the offer and follow up with a separate equity grant document.
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