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What type of employment is this contract for?

Full time (permanent)
Part time (permanent)
Temporary or seasonal



When will the employee start work?



When will the employee start and finish working for the employer?

Specific start/end date
Other


Start Date: 



End Date: 




Is the job located in Ohio?

Yes
No


Who is the employer?




(e.g. Street, City, Ohio, Zip Code)



Who is being hired?


(e.g. Street, City, Ohio, Zip Code)



What is the employee being hired as?


                                        


The employee will typically work


hours per week



Do you want to list the employee's responsibilities?

Yes
Do not list in the contract


How long will the employee be on probation

No probation
1 month
2 months
3 months
6 months


Probation is a trial period that allows the employer to monitor the employee's performance and end the employment relationship without notice.


There is no maximum probationary period under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act.

How will the employee be paid?

Hourly wage
Salary
Other


Hourly rate: 

$



The federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour if the Fair Labor Standards Act applies to your business and this position is not exempted. You must provide the highest applicable minimum wage.

The minimum wage in Ohio is $8.30 per hour, effective January 1, 2018, for employers that gross more than $305,000 per year. The minimum wage is the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour for employers that gross $305,000 or less per year.

The minimum wage is $8.55 per hour, effective January 1, 2019, for employers that gross more than $314,000 per year.

How often will the employee get paid?

Every week
Every 2 weeks
Twice per month
End of the month


What will the starting annual vacation time be?

2 weeks
3 weeks
Other


The federal Fair Labor Standards Act does not require any minimum vacation period.

In Ohio, there is no mandatory minimum vacation time. Although, employers often provide vacation time in employment agreements or through vacation policies.

Where is the employee expected to work?

(e.g. Street, City, Ohio, Zip Code)




What is the normal work time for the employee?

Usual work days: 



Normal work hours: 




What will the employee get paid when sick?

Full pay
Legal minimum

The minimum statutory sick pay in Ohio is £88.45 per week for 28 weeks under the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.


$


The employee must contact you by


if unable to work.




Will the employee be automatically added to the pension plan?

Yes
No



How much notice will the employer have to give before ending the employment relationship?

No notice
1 week
2 weeks
4 weeks
Other


There is no minimum amount of notice of termination under the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act. Other than with mass layoffs, there is no statutory requirements as to the amount of notice that an employer must give for terminating an employee in the USA.

Will the employee have a duty to not reveal confidential information after their employment ends?

Yes
No

How long will the confidentiality obligations last?

1 year
2 years
5 years
Indefinitely



Will the employee be prevented from hiring the employer's contractors/employees?

Yes
No

Contractors/employees cannot be hired for

1 year
2 years
5 years



Will the employee be prevented from competing with you after their employment ends?

Yes
No


Is there anything else you would like to include in your Employment Contract?

Yes
No

For example: Special employee benefits such as discounts or stock options.


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What Is a Contract of Employment?

A contract of employment, also known as an Employment Contract, employment agreement, or job contract, is a contract between an employer and employee that outlines the terms of a job such as the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of both parties.

An Employment Contract generally includes:

  • The type of employment the contract is for (full time, part time, or seasonal and permanent or temporary)
  • The start date and location of employment
  • The employer's information
  • The employee's information
  • The employee's job title and average work schedule (e.g. 37.5 hours a week)
  • The probation period
  • How the employee will be paid (hourly, salary, etc.), how much they will receive, and how often they will receive payment (weekly, biweekly, etc.)
  • Additional details regarding vacation time, the amount of notice required for termination, confidentiality obligations, noncompete rules, and more

Who Should Use an Employment Contract?

Typically, an Employment Contract is used by:

  • A person or company who is hiring an employee to work for them, such as an employer, hiring manager, human resources (HR) manager, recruitment officer, etc.
  • A person who is being hired as an employee to work for an employer

Keep in mind, an independent contractor (sometimes called a contractor or subcontractor, depending on the situation) is not considered an employee. If you are hiring an independent contractor, you should use an Independent Contractor Agreement instead.

What Are the Types of Employment?

Generally, a worker is hired as a certain type of employee: permanent or temporary and full time, part time, or seasonal.

Permanent or temporary

Employees are hired on a permanent or temporary contract, meaning:

  • The employee continues to work until they are laid off or let go (i.e. a permanent employee)
  • The employee works until a specific date or period as indicated in the contract (i.e. a temporary employee, sometimes called a fixed period or fixed term employee)

Full time, part time, or seasonal

An employee can work full time, part time, or on a seasonal basis:

  • A full time employee typically works over 30 hours per week on a set schedule and is awarded benefits that other employees generally do not receive such as sick leave, health insurance, paid vacations, and more
  • A part time employee generally works less than 30 hours per week and may not be eligible for certain benefits, like health and dental packages
  • Seasonal employees are short-term workers who are hired for a specific period of time (like the winter season); they can work full time or part time hours, depending on what job they are required to do

Keep in mind, employment laws (including the definition of each employment type and what a person may be entitled to as a certain type of employee) may differ slightly by state.

What Is the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor?

An employee and an independent contractor are both a type of worker, but an employee typically differs from a contractor in several ways.

For example, an employee will generally:

  • Have a contract outlining the terms of employment
  • Collect remuneration (i.e. payment for work) on a predetermined basis (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, etc.)
  • Work a set schedule, as determined by their employer
  • Use tools provided by their employer
  • Receive a benefits package (like a health and dental plan) from the employer
  • Report to another person, like a manager, director, or CEO

Alternately, an independent contractor will generally:

  • Pay their own income taxes, employment insurance, and other similar income deductions
  • Pay operating costs (like paying to rent a chair in a hair salon)
  • Supply their own tools to complete their job duties
  • Be held liable for losses of profit, damage to equipment, lawsuits, and more
  • Hire another individual or company to do work (who would typically be called a subcontractor), if required

Need More Employment Documents?

These documents may also be useful to employers:

  • Use an Employment Offer Letter to formally offer a potential new hire a position with a company
  • Create a Compensation Agreement to outline the terms of payment for work provided by an employee; this agreement can be used to amend the terms of compensation in an Employment Contract without creating a new contract
  • Send an employee an Employment Warning Letter to inform them of a workplace infraction and its consequences
  • Create an Employment Termination Letter to formally advise an employee that their employment has been terminated
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