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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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Severance Agreement - free legal template for agreements between employers and employees
This Severance Agreement template outlines the terms and conditions for an employee's termination, including the severance payment, non-disparagement, liability release, and non-solicitation clauses. It also covers the return of company property and confidentiality obligations. This document ensures a clear understanding between the employer and employee regarding the conclusion of their employment relationship.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Written statement template: employee
This document serves as a statement of employment particulars, detailing the fundamental terms and conditions of employment between an employer and an employee. It covers essential aspects such as job title, start date, pay, working hours, holiday and sick leave entitlements, pension arrangements, probationary period, and notice periods. Additionally, it outlines procedures for grievances and disciplinary actions.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Consent for a Doctor's Report Form by Acas
This document is a consent form allowing an employer to obtain a medical report from an individual's doctor. It includes options for the individual to consent to the report, request to see a copy before it's sent to the employer, and confirm understanding of their rights under the Medical Records Act 1988.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
US
Recruitment Privacy Policy by Basecamp
This document outlines Basecamp's recruitment privacy policy, detailing the types of personal data collected from job applicants, how it is stored in their applicant tracking systems (Workable and Basecamp), and the duration for which it is retained. It also informs applicants about their rights to access, correct, update, or delete their data, and provides guidance for EU residents regarding GDPR complaints.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Severance Agreement - Free Legal Template
This Severance Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for an employee's termination, including the severance payment amount and the effective date of employment cessation. It also details post-employment obligations such as non-disparagement, non-solicitation, return of company property, and confidentiality clauses. The agreement includes a liability release from the employee to the employer.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Non-Compete Agreement - free template for businesses
This Non-Compete Agreement template outlines restrictions for an employee regarding competitive activities and solicitation of clients or employees, both during and after their employment with the company. It includes clauses on non-solicitation, employee acknowledgment of the terms, representations and warranties, and governing law. The agreement aims to protect the company's legitimate business interests.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Employee Code of Conduct - Free Legal Template
This Employee Code of Conduct outlines the expected behavior and responsibilities for all employees within an organization. It covers key areas such as professionalism, confidentiality, conflict of interest, anti-discrimination, and the responsible use of company resources. Adherence to these guidelines is a condition of employment, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
France
Employment Contract for Senior Executive (France) by Seedsummit
This template is a comprehensive employment contract for a senior executive, designed for companies incorporated in France. It outlines key terms such as duties, remuneration, working hours, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and includes non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, all governed by French law.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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