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Indefinite Employment Contract Template for Canada

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Indefinite Employment Contract

"I need an Indefinite Employment Contract for a Senior Software Developer position starting March 1, 2025, including provisions for remote work, stock options, and an annual performance bonus structure, compliant with Ontario employment laws."

Document background
This Indefinite Employment Contract template is designed for use by Canadian employers establishing permanent employment relationships with new or existing employees. The document is structured to comply with Canadian federal and provincial employment standards, incorporating essential elements required by Canadian law while maintaining flexibility for customization based on specific provincial requirements. It serves as a foundational document for formalizing employment relationships, protecting both employer and employee interests, and clearly defining terms of employment including compensation, benefits, duties, and termination provisions. This template is particularly valuable for organizations seeking to establish clear, compliant, and comprehensive employment relationships in the Canadian context.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Position and Duties: Job title, responsibilities, reporting relationships, and performance expectations

5. Term and Hours of Work: Commencement date, work schedule, and hours of work

6. Compensation: Base salary, payment frequency, and method of payment

7. Benefits: Health benefits, insurance, pension, and other standard benefits

8. Vacation and Leave: Vacation entitlement, statutory holidays, and various types of leave

9. Probationary Period: Length and terms of the probationary period

10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

11. Intellectual Property: Ownership of work product and intellectual property created during employment

12. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice periods, and severance provisions

13. Governing Law: Applicable Canadian jurisdiction and laws governing the agreement

Optional Sections

1. Remote Work: Terms and conditions for remote work arrangements, if applicable

2. Commission Structure: Details of commission-based compensation for sales roles

3. Non-Competition: Restrictions on working for competitors post-employment, where legally enforceable

4. Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on soliciting employees or customers post-employment

5. Equity Compensation: Terms related to stock options or other equity-based compensation

6. Travel Requirements: Details about required travel and related compensation

7. Performance Bonus: Structure and conditions of performance-based bonuses

8. Flexible Work Arrangements: Terms for flexible hours or alternative work schedules

9. Professional Development: Support for training, education, and professional certifications

Suggested Schedules

1. Schedule A - Compensation Details: Detailed breakdown of salary, benefits, and other compensation elements

2. Schedule B - Job Description: Detailed description of roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations

3. Schedule C - Benefits Summary: Comprehensive outline of all benefits and eligibility requirements

4. Schedule D - Company Policies: Key workplace policies and procedures that form part of the employment terms

5. Schedule E - Confidential Information: Specific details about what constitutes confidential information

6. Appendix 1 - Code of Conduct: Company's code of conduct and ethical guidelines

7. Appendix 2 - Health and Safety Policy: Workplace health and safety requirements and procedures

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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