Employment contract template — draft one in minutes
An employment contract sets out the job, the pay and the rules both sides agree to. FD AI asks about ten plain-English questions and drafts one from Founders Doc's own lawyer-written wording.
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In FD AI: Hire in any country. FD AI uses the law of the place where the employee works and flags local rules you should check.
What your employment contract covers
- Type of roleA regular employee or a senior manager, so the protections that apply to each are handled correctly.
- Permanent or fixed-termAn open-ended job, or one that ends on a set date.
- Probation and noticeA probation period such as three or six months, and how much notice each side gives, during and after probation.
- MisconductA standard list of reasons for dismissal without notice, or your own list, which FD AI words clearly.
- Restrictions after leavingOptional limits on competing, approaching clients or hiring away staff, for a period you choose.
- Confidentiality and IPHow long the duty of confidence lasts, and whether the company owns all work or only work-related creations.
- Outside work and privacyWhether the employee may work elsewhere, and an optional clause on handling their personal data.
- DisputesLocal courts or private arbitration.
When you need one
- Before a new hire's first day, so the terms are agreed in writing
- When you change someone's role, pay or working hours
- When a contractor becomes an employee
- When you hire your first employee in a new country
How it works
- Answer a few questionsPlain English, one at a time. Skip anything you are unsure of.
- FD AI drafts your employment contractFrom Founders Doc's own lawyer-written wording, shaped around your answers.
- Check, edit and downloadChange any wording, ask FD AI to explain a clause, then download it as Word.
Common questions
Do I need a written employment contract?
In many countries certain terms must be given in writing. In Singapore, for example, most employees must receive their Key Employment Terms in writing within 14 days of starting. A full contract avoids disputes later.
Can I add a non-compete?
You can, but in many countries, including Singapore and the UK, a restriction on competing is only enforceable if it is reasonable in length, area and scope. FD AI lets you choose a short period and flags the risk.
Which country's law applies?
Usually the law of the place where the employee works. If the employer and employee are in different countries, both may matter; FD AI flags the mismatch.
Can I edit the contract after FD AI drafts it?
Yes. Change any wording before you download it as a Word document, and ask FD AI to explain any clause.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every deal is different — for advice on your situation, talk to a Founders Doc lawyer.