Employment Agreement
An employment agreement for employers in Canadian common-law provinces. Covers position and duties, work arrangement, compensation, overtime, vacation, benefits, probation, confidentiality, IP assignment, an optional non-solicitation/non-competition covenant, and termination on statutory notice or pay in lieu. Employment standards (minimum vacation, notice of termination, overtime, public holidays) are set by each province's Employment Standards Act or Code and vary; this document reflects general common-law and ESA principles but must be checked against the applicable province. There is no at-will employment in Canada. Quebec is civil law and is covered by the French-language templates.
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What you'll be asked
01Province & Parties
Province where the employee works · Employer legal name · Employer address · Employee full name · Employee address
02Position & Pay
Job title · Start date · Work arrangement · Primary work location (office address) · Pay basis · Annual salary (CAD) · Hourly rate (CAD) · Expected hours per week · Pay frequency · Employment type · Is the employee eligible for overtime?
03Vacation, Probation & Benefits
Paid vacation (weeks per year) · Include a probation period? · Probation length (months) · Does the employer offer a group benefits plan?
04Restrictive Covenants & Termination
Include a confidentiality clause? · Include a post-employment restrictive covenant? · Restriction period after termination (months) · Restricted territory (for non-competition) · Termination entitlement · Notice/pay per year of service (weeks), min. above ESA
Frequently asked questions
Is this Employment Agreement valid under Canadian law?
Yes. This document is drafted for Canadian law and adapts to your situation from your answers. It is still a template — for anything high-stakes, have it checked by a qualified professional.
Do I need a lawyer or an account?
No. Answer 26 guided questions, pay once, and download instantly. No account, no subscription.
How long does it take?
About 5 minutes. The questionnaire has 26 questions and the document is assembled as you go.
What formats do I get?
PDF and Word (.docx), downloadable immediately after payment.
Can I edit it afterwards?
Yes. The Word file is fully editable, and you can re-run the questionnaire to generate a new version.