Free Employment Contract Generator for Small Business

Position, salary, at-will or fixed term and benefits, drafted live — non-competes deliberately left out.

Quick answer: Create an employment contract draft covering position, salary, at-will or fixed term, benefits and confidentiality, with no non-compete clutter. Free to use.

Fill the fields — the draft builds itself live as you type.

Output is plain text — copy it into any word processor, then replace every [BRACKETED] placeholder before you sign or publish it.

How to use

  1. Enter employer, employee, job title, annual salary and start date.
  2. Keep at-will ticked (default), or untick it and enter a fixed term.
  3. Tick benefits: health insurance and/or paid time off with the number of days.
  4. Pick the state, then copy or download the draft.
  5. Fill remaining brackets and have a professional review before signing.

General information only — not medical, financial or legal advice. Figures cross-checked against public official sources (IRS / HMRC / NHS / WHO guidance); content last reviewed September 2026. For decisions that matter, confirm with a licensed professional in your country.

About this tool

This generator drafts a straightforward employment contract for a single hire: employer and employee, the job title, the annual salary and start date, and the state whose law applies. Choose at-will employment (either side can end it at any time) or a fixed term, and tick the benefits that apply — health insurance and a set number of paid time off days — to add those clauses. The draft covers position and duties, compensation, term, benefits, confidentiality and a policies clause, with signature lines for both parties. Non-compete clauses are deliberately left out: several states restrict or ban them, and forcing one in can do more harm than good. This template is a starting point, not legal advice — have a qualified professional review before use. Drafting runs entirely in your browser.

FAQ

Why doesn't this employment contract include a non-compete?
On purpose. Several states (California most famously) refuse to enforce non-competes, others restrict them by wage level, and a banned clause can taint the rest of the agreement. This template is a starting point, not legal advice — have a qualified professional review before use, and add restrictive covenants only if counsel says your state allows them.
At-will or fixed term — what's the practical difference?
At-will means either side can end employment at any time without notice or cause — the US default and what most small employers want. A fixed term promises employment for the stated period, so ending it early can be a breach unless the contract gives grounds; only untick at-will if you truly intend that commitment.
Is the generated document binding once both parties sign?
A signed, well-structured agreement is generally enforceable for what it covers, but state wage laws, required notices and leave rules apply regardless of what the paper says. This template is a starting point, not legal advice — have a qualified professional review before use.
Which benefits am I legally required to provide?
That depends on employer size and state: some leaves, insurance programs and retirement schemes are mandatory in certain states, while health insurance and PTO themselves are usually discretionary. Tick what you actually offer — the draft only documents your choices, it does not create statutory duties.
Can I edit the downloaded file before signing?
Yes — that is the intended workflow. The .txt opens in any word processor; fill every [BRACKETED] blank (manager, pay frequency, plan names), delete clauses that don't apply, and keep the meaning consistent. Then both parties sign and each keeps a copy.

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