Universal Employment Agreement Template

Whether you’re hiring your first domestic helper, a retail manager, or a tech lead, a “handshake deal” isn’t enough in 2026. You need a contract that is as professional as your business but as flexible as your life.

This Universal Employment Agreement Template is a “fill-in-the-blanks” powerhouse designed to protect both parties and eliminate the guesswork from hiring.

Why This Template?

• Industry-Agnostic: Designed with vacant placeholders so it fits any role—from corporate offices to private households.

• Legally Structured: Covers the “big four” that keep you protected: Statutory Clauses, Salary, Duties, and Termination.

• Scannable Layout: Uses a clean, paragraph-plus-bullet-point format that is easy to read and looks impressive on a desk.

• Future-Proofed: Includes modern clauses for digital privacy and intellectual property.

What’s Inside?

• Scope of Appointment: Clearly define duties so there’s no “that’s not my job” later.

• Financial Framework: Dedicated sections for base pay, overtime rates, and statutory deductions.

• Leave & Benefits: Pre-structured points for annual leave, sick time, and public holidays.

• The “Exit Strategy”: Professional protocols for probation, notice periods, and summary dismissal.

• Privacy Guard: Robust confidentiality clauses to keep your business or household matters private.