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​[Sender.Company] At-Will Employment Agreement

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Created by:​

​[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​[Sender.Company]​

​[Sender.Email]​

​[Sender.Phone]​

Prepared for:

​[Employee.FirstName][Employee.LastName]​

​[Employee.Email]​

​[Employee.Phone]​

​[Sender.StreetAddress], [Sender.City], [Sender.State], [Sender.PostalCode]​

If you want a hassle-free employment relationship, hiring someone using an at-will employment agreement template is the way to go. It allows you to terminate their employment for virtually any reason without notice. Additionally, it can protect you from violating state and federal employment laws and avoid costly lawsuits.

The Parties

This employment agreement ("Agreement") is made as of (enter date) by  [Sender.Company] known as having its place of business at [Sender.StreetAddress], City of [Sender.City], State of [Sender.State], [Sender.PostalCode], with a mailing address of (enter mailing address if different than physical address), ("Employer") and [Employee.FirstName][Employee.LastName], with an address of [Employee.StreetAddress], City of [Employee.City], State of [Employee.State], [Employee.PostalCode], and mailing address of (enter mailing address if different than physical address) ("Employee").

The Employer intends to hire the Employee for the position of (enter position name), and the Employee agrees to provide their services according to the following conditions.

IN CONSIDERATION of the promises made herein, the Employer and Employee (hereafter, the "parties") intending to be legally bound by this Agreement agree to the following:

Employee Duties

The Employee agrees to the conditions detailed in this Agreement and with the Employer's best interest in mind. The Employee agrees to use their skills and experience to perform all duties required by the position. While carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their job, the Employee agrees to adhere to the Employer's policies, procedures, and rules and abide by all state, federal, and local regulations.

Employee Responsibilities

The Employee will be given the position of (enter title), which includes the following responsibilities: (list the job duties and responsibilities). The Employer reserves the right to assign additional duties without notice from time to time. The Employee is expected to work (check off one):

full time

part-time

You can also add a notice period to your agreement if you want to ensure that both parties provide proper notice to each other before termination. Typically, these periods are 30 days.

At-Will Employment Details

The Employer agrees to hire the Employee "At-Will," which means this Agreement may be terminated at any time by either party without notice or any further obligation other than any signed non-disclosure or non-compete agreements between the Employer and Employee.

In the event of termination by either party, the Employee shall be entitled to severance, equal to their pay at the time of termination, for a period of (enter number of days).

Employment Compensation

As compensation for the services provided, the Employer will pay the Employee $(enter dollar amount) per (enter hourly or annually) ("Compensation"). Compensation is a gross amount subject to all local, state, and federal taxes and other deductions as required by law. Compensation shall be paid to the Employee on a (check off one):

weekly

bi-weekly

monthly

quarterly

annual basis

Additional Payments

As part of this Agreement, the Employer agrees to compensate the Employee for (enter commissions, bonuses, or other types of special payment) per the following criteria: (enter the requirements for bonuses or commissions).

To avoid any confusion or issues down the road, clearly spell out the requirements of what the employee must do to earn bonuses or commissions and how much they will receive.

Employee Benefits

During the period of employment, the Employee shall be eligible to receive the following benefits:

  • (list each benefit along with any waiting period)

The Employer reserves the right to add to or remove any of these benefits at their discretion at any time.

Include things like paid time off, sick days, vacation, medical leave, and paid holidays in the benefits section. You want to be as detailed as possible so the employee knows exactly what to expect.

Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses

If the Employee incurs any expenses as part of their employment, the Employer will reimburse the Employee provided the Employee can support each expense with proper documentation (receipts, proof of payment, etc.). These reimbursements include: (check off all that apply)

Office Supplies

Tolls

Research Materials

Paid Subscriptions (Software, etc.)

Online Services (web hosting, domains, etc.)

Gas

Food

Lodging

Other: (specify other paid expenses)

Employee agrees to follow the procedure for out-of-pocket expense reimbursements according to the Employer's employee handbook.

Compliance

The Employee agrees to adhere to all stipulations of this Agreement along with the Employer's rules, regulations, policies, and codes of conduct as outlined in its company handbook.

Additionally, the Employee agrees to obey all local, state, and federal laws while working for the Employer. If the Employee does not adhere to this Agreement or any company policy, the Employer may terminate this Agreement without severance pay as stated in the compensation section.

Governing Law

This Agreement is subject to and shall be governed by the laws in the State of (enter state).

Entire Agreement

This Agreement and any attachments or addendums represent the entire Agreement between all parties.

The following parties sign this Agreement on this date (enter date).

​

Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

Employer Representative Name: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]​

​

Signature
MM / DD / YYYY

Employee Name:

​[Employee.FirstName][Employee.LastName]​

Company:[Sender.Company]​

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FAQ

  • At-will employment is when an employer hires an employee, and either party can terminate the agreement without notice or obligation. It protects both parties against liability. Many US states honor at-will employment.

  • An at-will employee must follow the rules outlined in their employment agreement, but they also have the right to quit at any time without retribution. The employee is not bound by an employment contract and can leave anytime. Typically, at-will employees have the same rights as other employees unless stipulated explicitly in their work agreement.

  • The best way to write an at-will employment agreement is to begin with a template and customize it for your needs. You can be very detailed in your changes to make it work for any position. Using PandaDoc’s templates, you can easily create a personalized at-will employment agreement and distribute it securely via email.

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