What to Include in an Employment Agreement

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Employment Agreement forms may be used when extending an offer of employment to an applicant. There is no legal requirement to formally notify candidates of job offers in writing, but many employers choose to use Employment Agreement forms for this purpose. Employment Agreements typically specify the terms and conditions under which the job is being offered. The applicant can formally accept the position by signing the agreement, which represents of the terms specified in the document.

Employment Agreement forms often include the following information, when applicable:

Confidentiality Agreement
General statement of eligibility for benefits plan
Non-compete Agreements
Rate of pay
Severability clause
Specified probationary period
Starting date
Statement of at-will nature of employment
Title of position being offered
Any other state, industry-specific, or company required information
Statement indicating that there are no agreements between the parties other than those explicitly stated within the agreement

The Employment Agreement should be signed by both the employer and the employee, in the event that the employee chooses to accept the position.

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