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Employment Contract Pack

15 ready-to-use employment and HR document templates — all compliant with Indian labour laws including Shops & Establishments Act, Contract Labour Act, and Payment of Gratuity Act.

Updated: January 2026 15 templates India labour law compliant Indian Contract Act 1872
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15 Templates Included

01
Offer Letter
Standard offer letter with CTC breakup, joining date, role, and offer validity. Applicable for all salaried employees.
02
Appointment Letter
Formal appointment letter post-joining. Includes probation period, notice period, reporting structure, and company policies.
03
Employment Agreement (Detailed)
Full employment agreement covering duties, compensation, leave policy, IP assignment, confidentiality, and termination clauses.
04
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
One-way and mutual NDA for employees and vendors. Covers trade secrets, client data, and proprietary information under Indian contract law.
05
Non-Compete Agreement
Post-employment non-compete with reasonable territorial and time limitations valid under Indian law (Note: courts often restrict enforceability).
06
Fixed-Term Employment Contract
For project-based or contractual employees. Clear start/end date, deliverables, renewal clause, and no-PF implications if <5 years.
07
Internship Agreement
For college interns — learning objectives, stipend, confidentiality, IP ownership, and absence/leave during internship.
08
Freelance / Consulting Agreement
For independent contractors — scope of work, fees, payment schedule, IP ownership, deliverables, and termination without cause.
09
Vendor Agreement (Services)
B2B services agreement — SLA, payment terms, liability caps, IP rights, and dispute resolution (arbitration clause).
10
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)
Structured PIP template — current performance gaps, targets, review period, support provided, and consequences of non-improvement.
11
Promotion & Salary Revision Letter
Formal letter documenting role change, new CTC, effective date, and revised responsibilities.
12
Warning / Show Cause Notice
Disciplinary notice template with factual description, previous warnings, employee’s opportunity to respond, and consequence clause.
13
Termination Letter (For Cause)
Termination for misconduct/poor performance — grounds cited, natural justice followed, last working day, and dues settlement.
14
Resignation Acceptance & Relieving Letter
Combined relieving letter acknowledging resignation, last working day, no-dues clearance, and best wishes.
15
Full & Final Settlement (FnF) Letter
FnF computation letter — salary dues, earned leave encashment, gratuity (if applicable), TDS deduction, and net payable amount.

Key Labour Laws Applicable

LawApplicability
Indian Contract Act, 1872All contracts — formation, enforceability, termination
Industrial Disputes Act, 1947Termination, layoff, retrenchment for industrial workers
Shops & Establishments ActState-specific; governs working hours, leave, notice period
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972Gratuity payable after 5 years of service (₹20 lakh cap)
Employees’ Provident Fund ActPF deduction mandatory for salary ≤ ₹15,000/month (basic)
Payment of Bonus Act, 1965Mandatory bonus for employees earning ≤ ₹21,000/month

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