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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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Reference Request Letter Template
This document is a template for requesting a professional or character reference for a job applicant. It offers different options for the type of reference needed, including basic work, detailed work, or character references, to help assess an applicant's suitability for a position. The template guides the sender on what information to request from the referee.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Pay Rise Agreement - Free Legal Template
This document is a Pay Rise Agreement designed to formalize an increase in an employee's salary. It serves as an amendment to the original contract of employment, outlining the new salary amount and its effective date. The agreement ensures that all other terms and conditions of the original employment contract remain valid and enforceable.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Training Costs Agreement
This agreement outlines the terms under which an employee agrees to reimburse their employer for training costs. Reimbursement is required if the employee voluntarily withdraws, is dismissed from the course, or resigns from employment within a specified period after the training concludes. It also details the conditions for deduction from wages.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Germany
Full Time Indefinite Term Employment Contract (Bilingual, Informal Address) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This is a comprehensive bilingual (German/English) template for a permanent employment contract, designed for use under German law. It outlines essential terms such as job responsibilities, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and provisions for incapacity to work. The template also includes important clauses on confidentiality, non-compete, intellectual property, and termination, with references to relevant German statutes.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Suspension During an Investigation at Work Letter by Acas
This template is a formal letter used by an employer to inform an employee of their suspension from duty during a workplace investigation. It clarifies that the suspension is not a disciplinary action but a measure to facilitate the investigation into allegations. The letter outlines the conditions of the suspension, including pay, contact availability, and restrictions on workplace access and communication.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Severance Agreement - free legal template for agreements between employers and employees
This Severance Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for an employee's termination of employment. It details the severance payment, post-termination obligations such as non-disparagement, liability release, non-solicitation, and the return of company property, along with confidentiality clauses.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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