This template is an agreement for settling compensation claims between an employer and a workman following a workplace injury. It outlines the payment of a lump sum and medical expenses in exchange for a full release of the employer's liability under the Workmen's Compensation Act.
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Employee Handbook (US)
This is a modular employee handbook template designed for businesses in the United States, providing a baseline of federal compliance with pointers for state-specific legal requirements. It covers fundamental workplace policies including at-will employment, anti-harassment, wage and hour classifications, and leave entitlements. The document also includes modern sections for remote work arrangements and the responsible use of artificial intelligence tools.
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Employee Handbook (UK)
Comprehensive employee handbook and modular policy suite for UK-based employers
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Professional Services Agreement (US) by Open Contract Standards
This is a comprehensive **Professional Services Agreement** template designed for use in the United States. It establishes a master relationship between a client and a service provider, allowing for specific projects to be defined through individual **Statements of Work (SOW)** while covering critical legal areas like IP ownership, liability caps, and data protection.
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Employment Agreement (US) by Open Contract Standards
This is a comprehensive **Employment Agreement** template designed for startups and small businesses hiring W-2 employees in the United States. It covers key terms such as compensation, duties, at-will status, intellectual property assignment, and non-solicitation, with modular options for state-specific laws in California, Massachusetts, Washington, and others.
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Independent Contractor Agreement - Indefinite or Fixed Term
This Independent Contractor Agreement sets out the terms on which services are provided on a self-employed, non-employee basis, confirming there is no employment or worker relationship. It defines fees, responsibilities, confidentiality, IP ownership, and termination rights, ensuring both parties are clear on their obligations while reducing misclassification risk.
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Zero-Hours Contract - Worker
This zero-hours worker agreement, drafted based on documents from sources such as Acas, sets out the terms under which a worker may be offered work on an ad hoc basis, with no obligation to provide or accept work, and where pay and benefits are calculated only for hours actually worked. It confirms worker status, outlines statutory rights such as pro-rata holiday and sick pay eligibility, and includes provisions on notice, grievances, and other standard employment-related terms.
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Employment Contract (UK) - Senior Employee
This Written Statement of Employment Particulars is a UK-compliant document that sets out all legally required terms of employment for a senior employee, including pay, duties, hours, benefits, leave, IP ownership, confidentiality, notice periods and post-termination restrictions. It provides clear, enforceable employment terms for both parties, ensures compliance with the Employment Rights Act 1996, and adds senior-level protections such as bonus eligibility, enhanced duties, restrictive covenants and garden leave. This template has been created based on documents from sources such as Acas.
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Letter of Appointment - Independent Non-Executive Director
This Independent Non-Executive Director (INED) Letter of Appointment sets out the terms and conditions under which an individual is appointed as a statutory independent non-executive director of a company, including duties, independence, time commitment, fees, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, IP, termination, and restrictions. It governs the contractual and statutory relationship between the company and the INED, providing clarity on responsibilities, obligations, and legal protections while ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements.
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Letter of Appointment - Non-Executive Director
This Non-Executive Director (NED) Letter of Appointment sets out the terms and conditions under which an individual is appointed as a statutory non-executive director of a company, including duties, time commitment, fees, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, IP, termination, and post-termination restrictions. Its primary use is to govern the contractual and statutory relationship between the company and the NED, providing clarity on responsibilities, obligations, and legal protections for both parties.