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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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Offer Letter (Short Form) (Alberta) by OLL
This short-form offer letter establishes a binding employment relationship for indefinite-term hires in Alberta. It includes key terms for salary, probation, and termination specifically drafted to comply with the Alberta Employment Standards Code.
Updated 18 Aug 2026
Employee Handbook (UK)
This comprehensive employee handbook template establishes essential workplace policies and procedures for organisations in England and Wales. It covers critical areas including disciplinary and grievance processes, equality and diversity, health and safety, data protection, and modern workplace issues like AI tool usage. Designed to be non-contractual, it allows for regular updates to reflect evolving UK employment laws.
Updated 5 Aug 2026
Employee Handbook (US)
Comprehensive employee handbook template for United States jurisdictions with state-specific supplements.
Updated 4 Aug 2026
Employment Agreement (US) by OCS
This template establishes an at-will employment relationship for W-2 employees in the United States, including specific jurisdictional options for California, Massachusetts, and Washington. It covers standard compensation, benefits, and at-will status while providing detailed modules for intellectual property assignment and restrictive covenants.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Independent Contractor Agreement - Indefinite or Fixed Term (UK) by OLL
This agreement establishes the terms for a self-employed professional to provide services to a company on either a fixed-term or indefinite basis. It clearly defines the lack of employment status, meaning the contractor is responsible for their own taxes and is not entitled to company benefits.
Updated 5 Apr 2026
Internship Agreement (Bilingual, Informal Address) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document is a bilingual Internship Agreement (Praktikantenvertrag) designed for use between a company and an intern in Germany. It outlines the terms and conditions of an internship, covering aspects such as purpose, duration, working hours, remuneration, vacation, confidentiality, intellectual property rights, and termination. The template also provides important explanations regarding distinctions between mandatory and voluntary internships and their implications under German law.
Updated 23 Feb 2026
Germany
Employment Contract for Working Students (Bilingual, Standard) (Germany) by Seedsummit
This document is an employment contract template specifically designed for working students (Werkstudenten) in Germany. It covers essential terms such as job title, working hours, remuneration, vacation, and includes important clauses on non-competition, confidentiality, and intellectual property. The template also provides detailed explanations regarding German legal requirements and the special social security status of working students.
Updated 13 Jan 2026
England & Wales
Written Statement of Employment Particulars (Worker)
This Written Statement of Employment Particulars is used to give a worker (not necessarily a full employee) a written summary of their key terms of engagement, such as pay, hours, holiday, and place of work. It is a legal requirement under the Employment Rights Act 1996 for workers (unless they started before April 2020) to receive this statement, and it ensures workers know their core rights and working conditions.
Updated 22 Nov 2025
Portugal
Confidentiality and Intellectual Property (IP) Agreement (Portugal) by Seedsummit
This Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Agreement outlines an Employee's obligations regarding a Company's confidential information and assigns all intellectual property developed during their business relationship to the Company. It includes provisions for non-disclosure, assignment of developments, enforcement of IP rights, and clauses on survival, severability, and governing law. The agreement aims to protect the Company's proprietary information and innovations.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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