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These documents govern the relationship between hirers and workers across jurisdictions including England & Wales, India, and the United States. The collection features specific tools like the Equality, diversity and inclusion policy and the Independent contractor agreement. It excludes commercial service agreements between independent companies, which belong in the Service Agreements category.

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Disciplinary Procedure - Free Legal Template
This document outlines a company's disciplinary procedure for addressing employee performance or conduct issues. It details both informal and formal stages, including warnings, investigations, disciplinary meetings, and the right to appeal. The policy aims to ensure fairness and consistency in handling such situations.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Job Application Form - Free Legal Template
This document is a standard job application form designed for individuals seeking employment. It collects essential personal, employment, education, and work experience details, along with references and skills, to help employers assess a candidate's suitability for a position. The form concludes with an applicant's acknowledgment and signature section.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Smoking Policy - Free Legal Template
This document outlines a company's smoking policy, designed to protect non-smoking employees from secondhand smoke while accommodating the rights of employees who smoke in designated areas. It prohibits indoor smoking and smoking during duties, applying to all company properties, vehicles, employees, interns, maintenance personnel, and visitors. The policy also addresses the use of electronic cigarettes.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
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Severance Agreement - Free Legal Template
This Severance Agreement outlines the terms and conditions for an employee's termination, including details on severance payment, non-disparagement, liability release, and non-solicitation clauses. It also addresses the return of company property and confidentiality obligations post-employment.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Balanced Employee IP Agreement (GitHub)
This template outlines a Balanced Employee IP Agreement (BEIPA), designed to fairly allocate intellectual property rights between an employer and employee. It grants the company exclusive control over IP created within the scope of employment, while employees retain ownership of personal projects unrelated to the business. For related but out-of-scope IP, the employee owns it, and the company receives a non-exclusive license, promoting employee autonomy and innovation.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Safety Policy - Free Legal Template
This document is a Health and Safety Policy template designed to outline the duties and obligations of a company and its stakeholders regarding a safe working environment. It details the responsibilities of both the company and its workers to ensure safety, prevent hazards, and comply with relevant regulations. The policy aims to create an environment with zero accidents for employees, contractors, and visitors.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Model Settlement Agreement (ACAS template)
This is a model settlement agreement designed for use between an employer and an employee to resolve claims arising from employment or its termination. It outlines terms for termination, settlement payments, confidentiality, and the waiver of specific legal claims, referencing various UK statutes. The template is based on ACAS guidance and includes options for different jurisdictions within the UK.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
England & Wales
Anti-Slavery Policy - Free Template for Businesses
This document outlines a company's commitment to combating modern slavery in its operations and supply chains. It defines modern slavery, details the company's zero-tolerance approach, and sets expectations for employees, contractors, and business partners regarding compliance and reporting. The policy emphasizes ethical conduct and transparency in accordance with modern slavery legislation.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Strengthen Your Compliance: Download Our Free Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy Template
This document outlines a company's Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, detailing its commitment to ethical business practices and prohibiting all forms of bribery and corrupt practices. It applies to all employees, directors, officers, and third parties engaged with the business, and specifies penalties for violations. The policy also covers interactions with government officials, gifts, donations, and the employment of related individuals.
Updated 17 Oct 2025
Intellectual Property Agreement Made Easy: Free Template for Safeguarding Your IP
This Intellectual Property Agreement outlines the transfer of intellectual property rights from an Employee to an Employer for creations made during the employment period. It also addresses the recognition of pre-existing intellectual property belonging to the Employee and the Employee's obligation to assist in securing the Employer's IP rights. The agreement covers the term, handover of materials upon termination, and general contractual clauses.
Updated 17 Oct 2025

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