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Employment Agreement

This document is a sample employment agreement between an employer and employee. It outlines the terms of employment such as job duties, compensation, benefits, probation period, termination, and non-competition clauses. Key details include the employee's job title and salary, vacation time allotted, health benefits provided, and circumstances under which employment can be terminated by either party. The agreement also states that any disputes will be governed by prevailing government laws.

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Employment Agreement

This document is a sample employment agreement between an employer and employee. It outlines the terms of employment such as job duties, compensation, benefits, probation period, termination, and non-competition clauses. Key details include the employee's job title and salary, vacation time allotted, health benefits provided, and circumstances under which employment can be terminated by either party. The agreement also states that any disputes will be governed by prevailing government laws.

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Disclaimer – This legal form and document is for reference only.

Any document that you enter into, should be in consultation with an


Advocate or a Solicitor. The Government will not be responsible for
any claim arising out of the use of the following document.

Employment Agreement (Sample)


(To be executed by Employer and Employee)

THIS AGREEMENT made on the ______day


of__________________, 20__, between [name of employer with
location] and having its principal place of business
at_______________________(the "Employer"); and [name of
employee], resident of ____________________.

WHEREAS the Employer desires to obtain the benefit of the


services of the Employee, and the Employee desires to render such
services on the terms and conditions set forth.
IN CONSIDERATION of the promises and other good and
valuable consideration (the sufficiency and receipt of which are
hereby acknowledged) the parties agree as follows:
1. Employment
The Employee agrees that he will at all times faithfully,
industriously, and to the best of his skill, ability, experience and
talents, perform all of the duties required of his position. In carrying
out these duties and responsibilities, the Employee shall comply
with all Employer policies, procedures, rules and regulations, both
written and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to
time. It is also understood and agreed to by the Employee that his
assignment, duties and responsibilities and reporting arrangements
may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without
causing termination of this agreement.

2. Position Title
As a _____________, the Employee is required to perform the
following duties and undertake the following responsibilities in a
professional manner. (a)-. (b) -(c) - (d) - (e) Other duties as may
arise from time to time and as may be assigned to the employee.

3. Compensation
(a) As full compensation for all services provided the employee
shall be paid at the rate of ____. Such payments shall be subject to
such normal statutory deductions by the Employer.
(b) (may wish to include bonus calculations or omit in order to
exercise discretion).
(c) The salary mentioned in paragraph (l) (a) shall be reviewed on
an annual basis.
(d) All reasonable expenses arising out of employment shall be
reimbursed assuming same have been authorized prior to being
incurred and with the provision of appropriate receipts.

4. Vacation
The Employee shall be entitled to vacations in terms of ____ weeks
per annum.
5. Benefits
The Employer shall at its expense provide the Employee with the
Health Plan that is currently in place or as may be in place from
time to time.

6. Probation Period
It is understood and agreed that the (duration) days of employment
shall constitute a probationary period during which period the
Employer may, in its absolute discretion, terminate the Employee's
employment, for any reason without notice or cause.

7. Performance Reviews
The Employee will be provided with a written performance appraisal
at least once per year and said appraisal will be reviewed at which
time all aspects of the assessment can be fully discussed.

8. Termination
(a) The Employee may at any time terminate this agreement and
his
employment by giving not less than two weeks written notice to the
Employer.
(b) The Employer may terminate this Agreement and the
Employee’s
employment at any time, without notice or payment in lieu of notice,
or sufficient cause.
(c) The employee agrees to return any property of
___________________________ at the time of termination.
9. Non- Competition
(1) It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination
of the employee’s employment with ________________ for any
reason the employee shall not hire or attempt to hire any current
employees of _________________.
(2) It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination
of the employee’s employment with ________________ for any
reason the employee shall not solicit business from current clients
or clients who have retained ________________ in the 6 month
period immediately preceding the employee’s termination.

10. Laws
This agreement shall be governed by the prevailing laws of the
Government.

11. Independent Legal Advice


The Employee acknowledges that the Employer has provided the
Employee with a reasonable opportunity to obtain independent legal
advice with respect to this agreement, and that either:
(a) The Employee has had such independent legal advice prior to
executing this agreement, or;
(b) The Employee has willingly chosen not to obtain such advice
and to execute this agreement without having obtained such advice.

12. Entire Agreement


This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties,
superseding in all respects any and all prior oral or written
agreements or understandings pertaining to the employment of the
Employee by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only
by written instrument signed by both of the parties hereto.

13. Severability
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof
of this agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid then said
article or part shall be struck and all remaining provision shall
remain intact.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Employer has caused this


agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and the
Employee has set his hand as of the date first above written.
SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED in the presence of:
________________________________________
[Name of employee]
________________________________________
[Signature of Employee]
________________________________________
[Name of Employer]
________________________________________
[Signature of Employer

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