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Employment Contracts cover binding agreements for staff, interns, and executives across jurisdictions like Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. This category includes specialized documents such as the Bilingual German-English internship agreement and the Portuguese employment agreement. It also addresses post-hiring actions like the Formal resignation letter or a Formal grievance appeal letter. Independent contractor arrangements fall under the Consultancy services agreement rather than standard staff contracts.

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Germany
Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Informal Address) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document is an employment contract template specifically designed for working students (Werkstudenten) in Germany. It outlines the terms of their fixed-term, part-time employment, covering aspects like job title, working hours, remuneration, vacation, confidentiality, intellectual property, and termination. The template also includes important notes regarding the special social security status of working students under German law.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
TUPE Transfer Plan Checklist for the New Employer by Acas
This document is a comprehensive checklist designed for a new employer navigating a TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment)) transfer. It guides the employer through essential steps, from initial consideration and preparation to informing and consulting employees, managing terms and conditions, and post-transfer integration. The checklist emphasizes mandatory legal requirements and best practices for a smooth transition.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Intern Offer Letter - Free Legal Template
This document is an offer letter for an internship position. It outlines the key terms and conditions of the internship, including start and end dates, working hours, location, stipend, responsibilities, learning opportunities, confidentiality requirements, and termination clauses. The intern is required to sign and return the letter to accept the offer.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Executive Service Agreement (UK) by Seedsummit
This Service Agreement outlines the terms of employment for a senior executive, detailing their duties, remuneration, benefits, and conditions for termination. It includes comprehensive clauses on confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and post-termination restrictive covenants to safeguard the company's business interests. The agreement is designed to be legally binding and covers various aspects of the executive-company relationship.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Pay Rise Agreement - Free Legal Template
This Pay Rise Agreement is a legal document designed to formally amend an existing employment contract. It outlines the terms under which an employee's salary will be increased, specifying the old and new salary amounts and the effective date of the change. The agreement clarifies that it supplements, rather than replaces, the original contract of employment.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Pay Rise Agreement - Free Legal Template
This Pay Rise Agreement outlines the terms for increasing an employee's salary, serving as an amendment to an existing employment contract. It specifies the new salary amount and the effective date of the increase, while confirming that other terms of the original employment contract remain in effect. This document is designed to supplement, not replace, the primary employment agreement.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Checklist for Induction of New Staff by Acas
This template provides a comprehensive checklist for employers to manage the induction process for new workers. It covers essential topics from the first day through to 12 months, including job responsibilities, terms of employment, health and safety, and performance reviews. The checklist ensures both the new employee and their line manager are aware of what has been covered and what needs attention.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Resignation Letter - Free Legal Template
This template provides a formal letter for an employee to resign from their position. It allows the employee to state their last day of work, express gratitude for their time at the company, and offer assistance in transitioning their responsibilities.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Scotland
Sample Job Advertisement by Business Gateway
This document is a template for a job advertisement for a Motor Vehicle Mechanic. It outlines the job responsibilities, required skills, experience, and desired attitude for potential candidates, along with instructions on how to apply. An alternative, more concise version of the advertisement is also included.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Contributing - Balanced Employee IP Agreement (GitHub)
The Balanced Employee IP Agreement (BEIPA) is an open-source template designed to address intellectual property ownership between employers and employees. It provides a framework for managing IP created during employment, aiming for a fair and balanced approach that can be adapted for various jurisdictions.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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