When to Use This Agreement
This Agreement governs the relationship between a Consulting Firm and an Employee. Use this Agreement whenever hiring a "W2" employee, particularly when confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements are required.

What It Protects
The Employment Contract protects your intellectual property rights and confidential information whenever hiring a new employee. It establishes your relationship as “employment at will,” lessening the chances of an unfair termination claim. This Agreement also imposes non-compete and non-hire provisions, prohibiting an exiting employee from stealing your clients or workers.

Agreement Provisions Included

1. Employment
2. Compensation
3. Benefits
4. Expenses
5. Termination
6. Confidential Information
7. Non-Solicitation
8. Remedies
9. Intellectual Property
10. Non-assignment by Employee
11. Arbitration
12. Attorney's Fees
13. Severability
14. Force Majeure
15. No Waiver
16. Entire Agreement

The Need for Contractual Agreements in Today’s Business World
As building businesses become easier and easier, the need for contractual agreements is vital to maintaining healthy relationships, both in business and in individual circumstances. Many companies are now providing the employment agreement, which use to only be used with higher executives to safeguard intellectual property and maintain trust. Today, the employment agreement can be a handy tool, both for the employers and employees.

Separating Employee Status from Independent Contractor Status
Keeping the concept of the independent contractor and the employee separate is often difficult. Employers would most certainly prefer an independent contractor over an employee, mostly due to taxes and insurance reasons. If you are going to be a key player in a business, having employee status is quite beneficial and an employment agreement can come in handy. Employers can also get more out of their workers if trust is instilled using an employment agreement.

Spell Out All of the Details
At ContractEdge.com, there are many quality pre-written employment agreements to help get things underway. This is extremely helpful when you aren’t familiar with agreements and how to go about initiating the employment agreement. Keep in mind that pre-written employment agreements might need specific amendments and clauses to get the best out of the contract. An agreement is completely useless if you don’t spell out all of the details. The more detailed the agreement is, the better. Spell out details related to intellectual property, employee duties, confidential information, and money terms.

The Employment Agreement is a Beneficial Tool for All Parties
The employment agreement can be a really beneficial tool for everyone if all parties fully understand the importance of the agreement and abide by the rules within. The employment agreement displays trust and confidence between the employee and the employer, which is the foundation of a strong business. Be aware of the great resources available at websites like ContractEdge.com and benefit from these well-written agreements. It will save you money in the long run and you’ll be on your way to building a top-notch company.