Employment Contract Drafter
Legal and finance skill, available on Zeplik
Employment Contract Drafter is a ready-to-run legal and finance skill on Zeplik. Agreements, handbook policies, IP and non-compete clauses. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
The Employment Contract Drafter skill loads automatically when your request matches it, or you can invoke it directly by typing /employment-contracts in any chat. It works with attachments, connectors, and any model that supports the task, so you get the same expert method every time without setting anything up.
What the Employment Contract Drafter skill can do
- Draft complete employment agreements with all standard clauses
- Write employee handbook policies including PTO, conduct, and anti-harassment sections
- Build IP assignment, confidentiality, and non-compete clauses
- Flag jurisdiction-sensitive clauses that need counsel review
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How the Employment Contract Drafter skill works
/employment-contracts
Draft legally structured employment documentation: employment agreements, employee handbook policies, and the supporting clauses (confidentiality, IP assignment, non-compete, termination) that make them sound.
Usage
/employment-contracts $ARGUMENTS
DISCLAIMER: drafts are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Employment law varies sharply by jurisdiction; have qualified local counsel review before use.
What I Need From You
Role and seniority, jurisdiction (state/country), employment type (at-will vs fixed term, employee vs contractor, exempt vs non-exempt, full/part-time), compensation structure, and any company-specific policies. Paste an existing template if you want it adapted rather than drafted fresh.
Document Types
| Document | Purpose | When Used |
|---|---|---|
| Employment agreement | Formal contract of employment | Hire |
| Employee handbook | Policies and procedures | Onboarding |
| NDA / confidentiality | Protect information | Before access |
| Non-compete / non-solicit | Restrict competition | Hire or exit |
Employment Agreement Structure
A complete agreement covers, in order:
- Parties and position -- title, reporting line, duties (with "other duties as reasonably assigned"), location, full-time commitment.
- Term -- at-will language where applicable ("either party may terminate at any time, with or without cause or notice") OR a fixed term with end date and renewal mechanics. Never mix the two ambiguously.
- Compensation -- base salary with payroll cadence, discretionary bonus criteria (state that payment requires active employment at payout date), equity subject to board approval and a separate grant agreement, benefits by reference to plan terms, expense reimbursement per policy.
- Confidentiality -- definition of confidential information, non-disclosure during and after employment, return of materials on exit, survival (indefinite for trade secrets, ~3 years otherwise).
- Intellectual property -- assignment of all work product created during employment or using company resources, cooperation to perfect rights, an Exhibit A for prior inventions the employee excludes.
- Restrictive covenants -- non-compete, customer non-solicit, employee non-solicit, each with duration (commonly 12 months) and geography. Flag loudly: enforceability varies by jurisdiction and non-competes are void in some (e.g. California); tailor or drop.
- Termination -- for-cause definition (material breach, felony, fraud, failure to perform after notice and cure), without-cause notice period, resignation notice, severance conditioned on a signed release, and which sections survive.
- General provisions -- entire agreement, written amendments only, governing law, dispute resolution, severability with blue-pencil language, no assignment by employee, notices, non-waiver.
- Acknowledgments and signatures.
Handbook Policy Sections
Standard set: EEO statement, anti-harassment (prohibited conduct, multiple reporting channels, anti-retaliation), hours and attendance, PTO accrual table by tenure with request rules, sick leave, holidays, code of conduct, acceptable technology use (with monitoring notice), and social media policy. Close with an acknowledgment page stating the handbook is not a contract, policies may change, and employment remains at-will where applicable.
Do's and Don'ts
- Do customize for jurisdiction; generic templates create risk.
- Do keep signed copies and update documents as laws change.
- Do use clear, specific language; ambiguity favors the other side in disputes.
- Don't make promises that could create an implied contract.
- Don't omit at-will language where it applies.
- Don't let anything ship without counsel review.
Output
A complete draft with bracketed [PLACEHOLDERS] for company specifics, plus a short list of jurisdiction-sensitive clauses flagged for counsel review.
How to use the Employment Contract Drafter skill
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Describe your legal and finance task
Ask in plain language, or type /employment-contracts to invoke the skill directly. Zeplik recognizes the Employment Contract Drafter skill and applies its method.
Review and refine the result
Zeplik returns a structured document you can edit, download, and reuse. Ask follow-ups to refine it.
Source and credit
- Author
- wshobson
- License
- MIT
Adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. View source on GitHub.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Employment Contract Drafter skill?
- Employment Contract Drafter is a ready-to-run legal and finance skill on Zeplik. Agreements, handbook policies, IP and non-compete clauses. Ask in plain language and Zeplik applies the skill's method for you inside the conversation, on whichever AI model you prefer. It returns a structured document you can keep and reuse: Document artifact -- structured written deliverable with headed sections and a TL;DR (see artifact-templates/document.md).
- How do I use Employment Contract Drafter on Zeplik?
- Sign in to Zeplik and ask in plain language, or type /employment-contracts in any chat to invoke it directly. The skill applies its method and returns a result you can refine in the same conversation.
- Which AI model does the Employment Contract Drafter skill use?
- Any model you choose. Zeplik works across every model in one chat, so the Employment Contract Drafter skill runs on your preferred model for the task.
- Where does the Employment Contract Drafter skill come from?
- The Employment Contract Drafter skill is adapted from the open-source wshobson/agents project (MIT) and tuned to run natively on Zeplik. The original source is linked on this page.
- How much does the Employment Contract Drafter skill cost?
- Using the skill is free to start. You only spend Zeplik credits when the assistant runs, and new accounts begin with free credits.
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