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Employer Information

Employer Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

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Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of employer residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Employee Information

Employee Information

Entity Type Individual Person Corporation Limited Liability Company (LLC) Partnership Sole Proprietorship Trust Non-Profit Organization Government Entity

Select the type of entity

Full Legal Name

As it should appear on the document

Doing Business As (DBA)

Optional trade name

State of Formation Select state... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

Where the entity was formed

Authorized Representative

Person authorized to sign

Representative Title

Title or position

Address

Street Address

Full street address including suite or unit number.

City

City of employee residence or business.

State Select... Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming District of Columbia

State where this address is located.

ZIP Code

5-digit ZIP code.

Email Address

Used for correspondence and notices.

Phone Number

Best number for direct contact.

Benefits & Duties

Health Insurance Offered

Employer-sponsored health coverage. Include in writing to avoid disputes about eligibility and cost-sharing.

Dental/Vision Insurance Offered

Specify coverage level in an offer letter or benefits summary document attached to this contract.

401(k)/Retirement Plan Offered

Note the employer match percentage in your benefits documentation if applicable.

Paid Time Off Days per Year

The national average is 10–15 days. Some states (CA, CO, ME) require unlimited accrual or PTO payout at termination.

Sick Days per Year

Several states mandate minimum paid sick leave (CA: 5 days, NY: 56 hours, WA: 1hr/40hrs worked). Check your state's requirements.

Key Job Duties and Responsibilities *

Be specific. Vague job descriptions create disputes about scope of work and performance expectations.

Work Arrangement Select… On-site Remote Hybrid

Clearly define remote work expectations to avoid tax and compliance issues across state lines.

Probationary Period Select… None 30 days 60 days 90 days 180 days

90 days is most common. During probation, termination terms may differ. Not recognized as reducing employee rights in all states.

Terms & Conditions

At-Will Employment

Most US states default to at-will. Montana is the only state that requires cause for termination after probation. Check if your state has exceptions.

Non-Compete Agreement Included

Non-competes are unenforceable in CA, ND, OK, and MN. Increasingly restricted in other states. Consult an attorney if critical.

Non-Compete Duration Select… 6 months 12 months 18 months 24 months

Courts are more likely to enforce shorter durations (6–12 months) with a reasonable geographic scope.

Confidentiality Agreement Included

Protects trade secrets, client lists, and proprietary information. Recommended for all employees with access to sensitive data.

Subject to Background Check

Must comply with FCRA requirements. Some states restrict when background checks can be conducted ("ban the box" laws).

Subject to Drug Testing

Several states restrict employer drug testing, particularly for marijuana. Verify your state's current rules.

Notice Period for Termination Select… None (at-will) 1 week 2 weeks 30 days

If at-will employment is checked, notice is typically not required but is professionally courteous to provide.

Governing Law (State) * Select… AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Should match the state where the employee primarily works. This determines which employment laws apply.

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Last updated: January 2026