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Employment Contract Templates

Seth HobsonCommunityCreated by Seth Hobson

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Create employment contracts, offer letters, and HR policy documents following legal best practices. Use when drafting employment agreements, creating HR policies, or standardizing employment documentation.
— the description by Seth Hobson

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This skill provides a structured framework and template library for generating essential employment documentation. It covers the lifecycle of the employment relationship, from initial offer letters to formal employment agreements and internal HR policies. Designed to help organizations standardize their documentation, the skill emphasizes legal awareness, clarity, and the importance of jurisdiction-specific customization while maintaining a clear disclaimer that these materials are for informational purposes and not a substitute for professional legal counsel.

What it does

  • Provides standardized templates for offer letters and formal employment agreements.
  • Outlines key legal considerations for different employment classifications.
  • Offers guidance on creating employee handbooks and internal HR policies.
  • Defines essential document types like NDAs and non-compete agreements.
  • Lists best practices for maintaining and updating employment documentation.
  • Highlights critical do's and don'ts for managing the employment relationship.

When to use it

  • When drafting new employment contracts for incoming staff.
  • When preparing offer letters for job candidates.
  • When developing or updating an employee handbook.
  • When establishing formal HR policies and procedures.
  • When standardizing documentation for onboarding processes.

Advantages

  • Reduces the effort required to draft foundational HR documents.
  • Promotes consistency across employment agreements and policies.
  • Highlights necessary legal considerations and terminology.
  • Encourages proactive management of the employment relationship.
  • Provides a clear structure for documenting terms and expectations.

Usage examples

“Draft an offer letter for a new full-time software engineer.”
The agent generates a professional offer letter template populated with placeholders for compensation, benefits, and at-will employment clauses.
“What should I include in an employee handbook?”
The agent provides a list of standard policy categories and best practices for creating a comprehensive handbook.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://mp-staging.autogineer.com/agent-skills/wshobson/employment-contract-templates/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip employment-contract-templates.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Seth Hobson

Employment Contract Templates

Templates and patterns for creating legally sound employment documentation including contracts, offer letters, and HR policies.

When to Use This Skill

  • Drafting employment contracts

  • Creating offer letters

  • Writing employee handbooks

  • Developing HR policies

  • Standardizing employment documentation

  • Onboarding documentation

Core Concepts

1. Employment Document Types
DocumentPurposeWhen Used
Offer LetterInitial job offerPre-hire
Employment ContractFormal agreementHire
Employee HandbookPolicies & proceduresOnboarding
NDAConfidentialityBefore access
Non-CompeteCompetition restrictionHire/Exit
2. Key Legal Considerations
Employment Relationship:
├── At-Will vs. Contract
├── Employee vs. Contractor
├── Full-Time vs. Part-Time
├── Exempt vs. Non-Exempt
└── Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements

DISCLAIMER: These templates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult with qualified legal counsel before using any employment documents.

Templates and detailed worked examples

Full template library and detailed worked examples live in references/details.md. Read that file when you need the concrete templates.

Best Practices

Do's

  • Consult legal counsel - Employment law varies by jurisdiction

  • Keep copies signed - Document all agreements

  • Update regularly - Laws and policies change

  • Be clear and specific - Avoid ambiguity

  • Train managers - On policies and procedures

Don'ts

  • Don't use generic templates - Customize for your jurisdiction

  • Don't make promises - That could create implied contracts

  • Don't discriminate - In language or application

  • Don't forget at-will language - Where applicable

  • Don't skip review - Have legal counsel review all documents

Files

Requirements and compatibility

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Attribution and licence

Created by
Seth Hobson
Publisher
Seth Hobson (Community)
Source
wshobson/agents · plugins/hr-legal-compliance/skills/employment-contract-templates · commit 4bde316
Licence
MIT License (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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