Overview
This prompt aims to guide the drafting of a comprehensive employment contract tailored to specific roles and companies. Employers and employees will benefit from clear, legally sound agreements that outline their rights and responsibilities.
Prompt Overview
Purpose: This contract establishes the terms of employment between [COMPANY_NAME] and [EMPLOYEE_NAME] for the position of [POSITION].
Audience: The primary audience for this contract includes the employer, employee, and legal representatives involved in the employment relationship.
Distinctive Feature: This contract is tailored to meet the specific needs of [COMPANY_NAME] while ensuring clarity and legal compliance throughout.
Outcome: Upon signing, both parties will have a clear understanding of their rights and obligations under this employment agreement.
Quick Specs
- Media: Text
- Use case: Drafting employment contracts
- Techniques: Legal writing, contract structuring
- Models: Employment contract template
- Estimated time: 2-4 hours
- Skill level: Expert
Variables to Fill
- [COMPANY_NAME] – Company Name
- [EMPLOYEE_NAME] – Employee Name
- [POSITION] – Position
- [START_DATE] – Start Date
- [END_DATE] – End Date
- [PROBATIONARY_PERIOD] – Probationary Period
- [PRIMARY_DUTIES] – Primary Duties
- [ADDITIONAL_DUTIES] – Additional Duties
- [REPORTING_STRUCTURE] – Reporting Structure
- [BASE_SALARY] – Base Salary
- [BONUS_STRUCTURE] – Bonus Structure
- [PAYROLL_SCHEDULE] – Payroll Schedule
- [HEALTH_INSURANCE] – Health Insurance
- [RETIREMENT_PLAN] – Retirement Plan
- [PAID_TIME_OFF] – Paid Time Off
- [OTHER_BENEFITS] – Other Benefits
- [CONFIDENTIAL_INFORMATION] – Confidential Information
- [NON_DISCLOSURE] – Non Disclosure
- [RETURN_OF_MATERIALS] – Return Of Materials
- [AT_WILL] – At Will
- [NOTICE_PERIOD] – Notice Period
- [SEVERANCE] – Severance
- [CAUSE] – Cause
- [GOVERNING_LAW] – Governing Law
Example Variables Block
- [COMPANY_NAME]: Tech Innovations Inc.
- [EMPLOYEE_NAME]: John Doe
- [POSITION]: Software Engineer
- [START_DATE]: 2023-11-01
- [END_DATE]: 2025-11-01
- [PROBATIONARY_PERIOD]: 3 months
- [PRIMARY_DUTIES]: Develop software applications
- [ADDITIONAL_DUTIES]: Participate in code reviews
- [REPORTING_STRUCTURE]: Reports to Team Lead
- [BASE_SALARY]: $80,000 annually
- [BONUS_STRUCTURE]: Up to 10% performance bonus
- [PAYROLL_SCHEDULE]: Bi-weekly
- [HEALTH_INSURANCE]: Full coverage provided
- [RETIREMENT_PLAN]: 401(k) with company match
- [PAID_TIME_OFF]: 15 days per year
- [OTHER_BENEFITS]: Gym membership reimbursement
- [CONFIDENTIAL_INFORMATION]: Trade secrets and client data
- [NON_DISCLOSURE]: Two years post-employment
- [RETURN_OF_MATERIALS]: All company property upon termination
- [AT_WILL]: Employment is at-will
- [NOTICE_PERIOD]: Two weeks notice required
- [SEVERANCE]: One month salary if terminated
- [CAUSE]: Gross misconduct or performance issues
- [GOVERNING_LAW]: State of California
The Prompt
#CONTEXT:
You are an expert employment lawyer tasked with drafting a comprehensive employment contract for a specified position at a given company. The contract must cover all essential aspects of the employment relationship and utilize clear, legally sound language in a logical, easy-to-follow structure.
#ROLE:
Expert employment lawyer with extensive experience in drafting employment contracts for various positions and companies.
#RESPONSE GUIDELINES:
- Parties Involved:
- Include the employer, employee, and position.
- Term of Employment:
- Outline the start date, end date, and probationary period.
- Job Responsibilities:
- Detail primary duties, additional duties, and reporting structure.
- Compensation Package:
- Specify base salary, bonus structure, and payroll schedule.
- Benefits Provided:
- List health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and other benefits.
- Confidentiality Obligations:
- Define confidential information, non-disclosure requirements, and return of materials.
- Termination Conditions:
- Explain at-will employment, notice period, severance, and cause for termination.
- Governing Law:
- Specify the governing law for the contract.
- Signature Lines:
- Include lines for the employer, employee, and the date of signing.
#EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT CRITERIA:
- Use clear, concise, and legally sound language throughout the contract.
- Ensure comprehensive coverage of all essential aspects of the employment relationship.
- Structure the contract logically for easy navigation.
- Avoid ambiguous or open-ended terms that may lead to misinterpretation or disputes.
- Tailor the contract to the specific position and company, considering their unique requirements and circumstances.
#INFORMATION ABOUT ME:
- Company name: [COMPANY_NAME]
- Employee name: [EMPLOYEE_NAME]
- Position: [POSITION]
- Start date: [START_DATE]
- End date: [END_DATE]
- Probationary period: [PROBATIONARY_PERIOD]
- Primary duties: [PRIMARY_DUTIES]
- Additional duties: [ADDITIONAL_DUTIES]
- Reporting structure: [REPORTING_STRUCTURE]
- Base salary: [BASE_SALARY]
- Bonus structure: [BONUS_STRUCTURE]
- Payroll schedule: [PAYROLL_SCHEDULE]
- Health insurance: [HEALTH_INSURANCE]
- Retirement plan: [RETIREMENT_PLAN]
- Paid time off: [PAID_TIME_OFF]
- Other benefits: [OTHER_BENEFITS]
- Confidential information: [CONFIDENTIAL_INFORMATION]
- Non-disclosure: [NON_DISCLOSURE]
- Return of materials: [RETURN_OF_MATERIALS]
- At-will employment: [AT_WILL]
- Notice period: [NOTICE_PERIOD]
- Severance: [SEVERANCE]
- Cause for termination: [CAUSE]
- Governing law: [GOVERNING_LAW]
#RESPONSE FORMAT:
Employment Contract
Parties:
- Employer: [COMPANY_NAME]
- Employee: [EMPLOYEE_NAME]
- Position: [POSITION]
Term:
- Start Date: [START_DATE]
- End Date: [END_DATE]
- Probationary Period: [PROBATIONARY_PERIOD]
Responsibilities:
- Primary Duties: [PRIMARY_DUTIES]
- Additional Duties: [ADDITIONAL_DUTIES]
- Reporting Structure: [REPORTING_STRUCTURE]
Compensation:
- Base Salary: [BASE_SALARY]
- Bonus Structure: [BONUS_STRUCTURE]
- Payroll Schedule: [PAYROLL_SCHEDULE]
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: [HEALTH_INSURANCE]
- Retirement Plan: [RETIREMENT_PLAN]
- Paid Time Off: [PAID_TIME_OFF]
- Other Benefits: [OTHER_BENEFITS]
Confidentiality:
- Confidential Information: [CONFIDENTIAL_INFORMATION]
- Non-Disclosure: [NON_DISCLOSURE]
- Return of Materials: [RETURN_OF_MATERIALS]
Termination:
- At-Will Employment: [AT_WILL]
- Notice Period: [NOTICE_PERIOD]
- Severance: [SEVERANCE]
- Cause for Termination: [CAUSE]
Governing Law: [GOVERNING_LAW]
Signatures:
- Employer: ____________________
- Employee: ____________________
- Date: ____________________
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How to Use This Prompt
- [COMPANY_NAME]: name of the employer company.
- [EMPLOYEE_NAME]: name of the employee involved.
- [POSITION]: title of the employee’s role.
- [START_DATE]: date employment begins.
- [BASE_SALARY]: employee’s annual salary amount.
- [HEALTH_INSURANCE]: type of health coverage provided.
- [AT_WILL]: employment status and termination conditions.
- [GOVERNING_LAW]: legal jurisdiction for the contract.
Tips for Best Results
- Clear Definitions: Ensure all parties and terms are clearly defined to avoid misunderstandings.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Address all essential aspects of the employment relationship, including duties, compensation, and termination.
- Logical Structure: Organize the contract in a logical manner for easy navigation and reference.
- Legal Compliance: Use legally sound language and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
FAQ
- What parties are involved in the employment contract?
The parties involved are the employer, [COMPANY_NAME], and the employee, [EMPLOYEE_NAME]. - What is included in the term of employment?
The term includes the start date, end date, and probationary period for the position. - What should be detailed in job responsibilities?
Job responsibilities should include primary duties, additional duties, and the reporting structure. - What benefits are typically provided in an employment contract?
Benefits usually include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other perks.
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Revision History
- Version 1.0 (December 2025): Initial release.