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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (ASSISTANT)
This agreement is made on this ______ day of ________, 20, between Shri ____________________, S/o ____________________, resident of ____________________________________ (hereinafter called the "Employer") of the One Part, and Shri ____________________, S/o ____________________, resident of ____________________________________ (hereinafter called the "Workman") of the Other Part.
It is hereby agreed as follows:
In consideration of the good and faithful service to be rendered, the duties to be performed, and the terms and conditions to be observed and fulfilled by the workman, the employer hereby appoints the workman as his assistant to serve under him in his business or trade of export of goods, on the terms and conditions set out below.
The workman will serve the employer as an assistant for a period of ______ months (or years) from the ______ day of ____________, and will do, perform and execute, with all due punctuality and diligence and to the best of his intelligence, skill and ability, all such work as the employer may require of him in that capacity. At all times he will conduct himself honestly, faithfully and properly in the course of such service towards the employer, his customers and his fellow workmen.
During the period of this agreement, the workman shall not, without the express written consent of the employer, serve with any person, company or firm carrying on a similar trade or business, nor himself become interested in any trade or business akin to or similar to that carried on by the employer within a radius of five miles from the employer's trade premises.
The employer will pay the workman wages of Rs. ____________ per week (or per month), payable on the Saturday of every week (or on the last day of every month), for so long as the workman performs his duties faithfully, honestly and diligently and fulfils the terms of this agreement.
If the workman remains absent from the service of the employer without notice or leave, or is guilty of misconduct, or commits any breach of this agreement or any act of indiscipline, the employer may summarily dismiss him, without prejudice to the employer's other rights and remedies against him. In such an event the workman shall be entitled to the wages earned by him up to the date of dismissal, subject to any lawful deductions.
If the workman is at any time incapacitated by illness, accident or any other unavoidable cause from efficiently performing his duties under this agreement, his wages shall not be payable during the period of such incapacity, except to the extent provided under the Employees' Compensation Act, 1923 (formerly the Workmen's Compensation Act) or any other law for the time being in force.
Either party may terminate this agreement at any time by giving the other ______ days' prior written notice for that purpose.
Signed, sealed and delivered by the parties in the presence of the witnesses below.
DATE: ____________
PLACE: ____________
Employer: ________________________
Workman: ________________________
WITNESSES:
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About this template
What is this template?
This is a fixed-term employment contract for a manual or clerical assistant in a trading environment. It contains specific language regarding summary dismissal for 'indiscipline' and explicitly references the Employees' Compensation Act 1923 for illness pay. It is not a modern white-collar executive agreement and lacks intellectual property assignment or data protection clauses.
When should you use it?
Use this template when hiring staff for a physical trade or export business where simple wage cycles and strict geographical non-compete zones are required. Use a modern Employment Agreement (Standard) instead if the role involves digital intellectual property or complex bonus structures.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Recitals | Appointment and Duties | The Employer appoints the Workman as an assistant specifically for a business or trade involving the export of goods. |
| Term | Period of Service | The Workman agrees to serve for a period of [number] months or years starting from a specified commencement date. |
| Restrictive Covenants | Non-Compete and Exclusivity | The Workman is prohibited from serving competitors or engaging in similar trades within a five-mile radius of the trade premises. |
| Remuneration | Wages | The Employer pays wages in Rs. on either a weekly Saturday schedule or the last day of every month. |
| Breach | Summary Dismissal | The Employer may immediately terminate the Workman for misconduct, indiscipline, or unauthorized absence without prejudice to other legal remedies. |
| Sickness and Accident | Incapacity | Wages are suspended during periods of illness or accident except as mandated by the Employees' Compensation Act 1923. |
| Notice | Notice of Termination | Either party can end the agreement by providing a written notice period of [number] days. |
Who it's for
- an employer in the export trade hiring a dedicated assistant for a fixed duration
- an Indian business owner using a master-workman structure for manual or clerical labor
- a trade professional requiring a five-mile radius non-compete restriction on their staff
How long it runs and how it's signed
How long
Runs for a fixed period
Stated duration
______ months (or years)
Notice to end it
______ days
Signed by
Employer, Workman
Witness
Required
Notarisation
Not required
Also needed
place and date of signing
Law it's drafted under
Refers to
Employees' Compensation Act, 1923
Jurisdiction
India
Document info
GitLaw document. Document created on Fri Jun 26th, 2026. Last updated on Mon Jun 29th, 2026.
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