SAMPLE EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the ____ day of ____ , 19__.
Between:
ABC Corporation Ltd., a company incorporated pursuant to the
laws of the Province of Ontario
(hereinafter referred to as "the Employer")
OF THE FIRST PART
-- and --
John Doe, of the City of Toronto
in the Province of Ontario
(hereinafter referred to as "the Employee")
OF THE SECOND PART
WHEREAS the Employee and the Employer wish to enter into an employment agreement
governing the terms and conditions of employment;
THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSETH that in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
and agreements hereinafter contained, and for other good and valuable consideration (the receipt
and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto), it is agreed by and
between the parties hereto as follows:
1. Term of Employment
The employment of the Employee shall commence the date hereof and continue for an
indefinite term until terminated in accordance with the provisions of this agreement.
2. Probation
The parties hereto agree that the initial six (6) month period of this agreement is
"probationary" in the following respects:
a.
the Employer shall have an opportunity to assess the performance, attitude, skills
and other employment-related attributes and characteristics of the Employee;
b.
the Employee shall have an opportunity to learn about both the Employer and the
position of employment;
c. either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time during the
initial six month period without advance notice or justifiable reason, in which case
there will be no continuing obligations of the parties to each other, financial or
otherwise.
3. Compensation and Benefits
In consideration of the services to be provided by him hereunder, the Employee, during
the term of his employment, shall be paid a base salary of $___ in equal semi-monthly
installments, in arrears, less applicable statutory deductions. In addition, the Employee is
entitled to re