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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. People who come to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and achievement. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] aims to become a leader in [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S FIELD OF EXPERTISE]. The mainstay of our strategy will be to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. To help achieve this objective, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, risk taking, and discipline required to achieve our vision. Part of attracting these special individuals will be to build a culture that promotes both uniqueness and a bias for action. While we will be realistic in setting goals and expectations, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also be aggressive in reaching its objectives. This success will in turn enable [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to give its employees above average compensation and innovative benefits or rewards, key elements in helping us maintain our leadership position in the worldwide marketplace. 1.7 Goals [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S GOALS HERE] 2. 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Employee shall perform such other duties as are customarily performed by one holding such position in other, same, or similar businesses or enterprises as that engaged in by employer and shall also additionally render such other and unrelated services and duties as may be assigned to [him or her] from time to time by employer. BEST EFFORTS OF EMPLOYEE Employee agrees that [he or she] will at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of [his or her] ability, experience, and talents, perform all of the duties that may be required of and from [him or her] pursuant to the express and implicit terms of this Agreement, to the reasonable satisfaction of employer. Such duties shall be rendered at [address], [city], [STATE/PROVINCE], and at such other place or places as employer shall in good faith require or as the interest, needs, business, or opportunity of employer shall require. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT The term of this Agreement shall be a period of [number] years, commencing [date], and terminating [date], subject, however, to prior termination as provided in this Agreement. At the expiration date of [date], this Agreement shall be considered renewed for regular periods of one year, provided neither party submits a notice of termination. PROBATION PERIOD All new employees work on a probation basis for the first [INDICATE # OF DAYS] calendar days after their date of hire. Any significant absence will automatically extend the probation period by the length of the absence. If [YOUR COMPANY NAME] determines that the designated probation period does not allow sufficient time to thoroughly evaluate the employee's performance, the probation period may be extended for a specified period. During the probation period, both parties may assess suitability for employment with the Employer. This also provides management an opportunity to assess skill levels and address areas of potential concern. During the first [INDICATE # OF DAYS] days of the probationary period, employment may be terminated by either party for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause, and without notice or payment in lieu of notice. COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEE Employer shall pay employee, and employee shall accept from employer, in full payment for employee's services under this Agreement, compensation at the rate of [SALARY] per [MONTH/year], payable twice a month on the [number] and [number] days of each month while this Agreement shall be in force. Employer shall reimburse employee for all necessary expenses incurred by employee while traveling pursuant to employer's directions. TERMINATION DUE TO DISCONTINUANCE OF BUSINESS In spite of anything contained in this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that employer shall discontinue operating its business at [address], [city], [state/PROVINCE], then this Agreement shall terminate as of the last day of the month in which employer ceases operations at such location with the same force and effect as if such last day of the month were originally set as the termination date of this Agreement. OTHER EMPLOYMENT Employee shall devote all of [his or her] time, attention, knowledge, and skills solely to the business and interest of employer, and employer shall be entitled to all of the benefits, profits, or other issues arising from or incident to all work, services, and advice of employee, and employee shall not, during the term of this Agreement, be interested directly or indirectly, in any manner, as partner, officer, director, shareholder, advisor, employee, or in any other capacity in any other business similar to employer's business or any allied trade; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to prevent or to limit the right of employee to invest any of [his or her] money in the capital stock or other securities of any corporation whose stock or securities are publicly owned or are regularly traded on any public exchange, nor shall anything contained in this section be deemed to prevent employee from investing or limit employee's right to invest [his or her] money in real estate. TRADE SECRETS Employee shall not at any time or in any manner, either directly or indirectly, divulge, disclose or communicate to any person, firm, corporation, or other entity in any manner whatsoever any information concerning any matters affecting or relating to the business of employer, including but not limited to any of its customers, the prices it obtains or has obtained from the sale of, or at which it sells or has sold, its products, or any other information concerning the business of employer, its manner of operation, its plans, processes, or other data without regard to whether all of the above-stated matters will be deemed confidential, material, or important, employer and employee specifically and expressly stipulating that as between them, such matters are important, material, and confidential and gravely affect the effective and successful conduct of the business of employer, and employer's good will, and that any breach of the terms of this section shall be a material breach of this Agreement. TRADE SECRETS AFTER TERMINATION OF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT All of the terms of Section Eight of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the period of [number] years after the termination of employee's employment for any reason, and during such [number]-year period, employee shall not make or permit the making of any public announcement or statement of any kind that [he or she] was formerly employed by or connected with employer. Reimbursement of Expenses The Employee may incur reasonable expenses for furthering the Company's business, including expenses for entertainment, travel, and similar items. The Company shall reimburse Employee for all business expenses after the Employee presents an itemized account of expenditures, pursuant to Company policy. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING OPERATIONS Employee shall make available to employer all information of which employee shall have any knowledge and shall make all suggestions and recommendations that will be of mutual benefit to employer and employee. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION Employee shall not be entitled to any additional compensation by reason of any service that [he or she] may perform as the member of any managing committee of employer, or in the event that [he or she] shall at any time be elected an officer of director of employer. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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This free Word download gives salon owners and HR managers a structured, editable starting point they can tailor to their specific services and export as PDF for offer packages or employee onboarding.\n","Use it when posting a cosmetologist vacancy, onboarding a new beauty professional, or formalizing the expectations of an existing team member whose role has evolved. It is also the baseline document for performance reviews and disciplinary proceedings.\n","Job title and reporting structure, required cosmetology license and continuing education obligations, core service duties (hair, skin, nail, and related treatments), client relationship standards, compensation and commission structure, workplace conduct and hygiene requirements, and termination conditions.\n",[198,202,206,210,214,218],{"title":199,"use_case":200,"icon_asset_id":201},"Salon owners","Defining role expectations and licensing requirements before posting a vacancy","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":203,"use_case":204,"icon_asset_id":205},"Spa managers","Standardizing cosmetologist duties across a multi-treatment facility","persona-operations-director",{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"HR managers in beauty chains","Maintaining consistent job descriptions across multiple locations or franchises","persona-hr-manager",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Staffing agencies","Placing licensed cosmetologists with client salons using a compliant job brief","persona-staffing-agency",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Franchise operators","Adapting a franchisor-approved role description to a specific location's service menu","persona-franchise-applicant",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Independent booth renters","Documenting subcontractor expectations when bringing on an assistant cosmetologist","persona-freelancer",[223,227,231,234,237,241,245],{"situation":224,"recommended_template":225,"slug":226},"Hiring a stylist focused exclusively on hair cutting, coloring, and styling","Hair Stylist Job Description","barista-job-description-D13535",{"situation":228,"recommended_template":229,"slug":230},"Recruiting a nail technician for a stand-alone nail salon","Nail Technician Job 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Contract","temporary-employment-contract-D12734",[250,253,256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277],{"term":251,"definition":252},"State Cosmetology License","A government-issued credential required to legally practice cosmetology, granted after completing a state-approved training program and passing a written and practical exam.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Commission Structure","A compensation model in which a cosmetologist earns a percentage of the revenue generated from their services, typically ranging from 40% to 60% of the service ticket.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Booth Rental","An arrangement where a cosmetologist pays a fixed weekly or monthly fee to operate within a salon space as an independent contractor rather than as an employee.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Continuing Education (CE)","Mandatory ongoing training hours required to maintain an active cosmetology license, covering techniques, safety, and new products — frequencies and hour requirements vary by state or province.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Client Retention Rate","The percentage of a cosmetologist's clients who return for repeat services within a defined period — a common performance metric in compensation and review structures.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Chemical Services","Cosmetology treatments involving chemical application — such as permanent waves, relaxers, and color services — that require specific safety, timing, and ventilation protocols.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Sanitation and Infection Control Standards","State-mandated or employer-defined protocols for cleaning and disinfecting tools, workstations, and equipment between clients to prevent cross-contamination.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Non-Solicitation Clause","A contractual restriction preventing a departing cosmetologist from actively recruiting the salon's existing clients to a new employer or independent practice for a defined period.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"At-Will Employment","An employment relationship — common in most US states — where either the employer or the employee may end the relationship at any time for any lawful reason without advance notice.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Service Menu","The defined list of treatments a salon or spa offers, which determines the specific technical skills, certifications, and duties listed in a cosmetologist's job description.",[281,286,291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326],{"name":282,"plain_english":283,"sample_language":284,"common_mistake":285},"Job Title, Department, and Reporting Structure","Identifies the exact role title, which department or team the cosmetologist belongs to, and who they report to directly.","Job Title: Licensed Cosmetologist | Department: [SALON / SPA NAME] Service Floor | Reports To: [SALON MANAGER / OWNER NAME]","Using a generic title like 'stylist' without specifying the license level required. This creates ambiguity in job postings and opens the door to applicants who do not meet state licensing minimums.",{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Licensing and Certification Requirements","States the minimum licensure the candidate must hold on their start date — typically a valid state cosmetology license — and any specialty certifications required by the role.","Candidate must hold a current, valid [STATE] Cosmetology License in good standing at time of hire. Preferred: certification in [SPECIFIC TECHNIQUE, e.g., Balayage, Keratin Treatment]. License number must be provided and verified before the first client appointment.","Failing to specify that the license must be valid and in good standing at the time of hire — not just at the time of application. An expired or suspended license discovered after onboarding creates an immediate compliance exposure.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Core Duties and Service Responsibilities","Lists the primary services the cosmetologist is expected to perform, including hair, skin, nail, or other treatments depending on the salon's service menu.","Perform the following services as directed by the service menu and client requests: haircuts and styling, color and chemical services (tinting, highlights, relaxers, perms), scalp treatments, blowouts, and bridal or special-occasion styling. Additional services may include [NAIL CARE / SKIN TREATMENTS / EXTENSIONS] as training permits.","Listing only technical services without including client-facing duties — consultation, product recommendations, and upselling. Courts have found that incomplete duty descriptions complicate discipline for conduct that was never explicitly written into the role.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Client Relationship and Consultation Standards","Defines expectations for how the cosmetologist interacts with clients — from initial consultation through post-service follow-up — and sets standards for professionalism and communication.","Employee shall conduct a thorough client consultation before every service, documenting hair or skin history, allergies, and service preferences in [POS SYSTEM / CLIENT RECORD]. Employee is expected to maintain a minimum client retention rate of [X]% as measured quarterly.","Omitting measurable performance standards like retention rate or average ticket value. Without these, performance improvement plans and termination for underperformance are harder to defend.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Work Schedule, Hours, and Availability","Specifies the regular schedule, whether weekend or evening availability is required, and how scheduling changes are managed.","Employee is scheduled to work [X] days per week, including [SPECIFY: weekends / evenings]. Schedule is set by [MANAGER TITLE] on a [weekly / bi-weekly] basis. Minimum [X] hours' advance notice is required for schedule change requests. Consistent failure to meet schedule requirements is grounds for corrective action.","Not specifying weekend or evening availability requirements upfront. Omitting this leads to disputes after hiring and can constitute a constructive dismissal claim if the employer later mandates it as a condition.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Compensation, Commission, and Tips","States the base wage or salary, commission percentage on services and retail product sales, tip handling policy, and any performance-based bonuses.","Base compensation: $[X] per hour / $[X] annual salary. Service commission: [X]% of net service revenue per pay period. Retail product sales commission: [X]% on personal sales. Tips are retained by the employee and are not subject to sharing unless the salon operates a tip-pooling arrangement disclosed at hiring per applicable state law.","Not specifying whether the commission rate applies to gross or net service revenue, or whether charge-backs for returned products reduce the commission base. Vague commission language is the most common source of wage disputes in salon employment.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Sanitation, Safety, and Workplace Conduct","Sets mandatory standards for workstation cleanliness, tool sanitation between clients, use of personal protective equipment, and professional conduct on the floor.","Employee shall sanitize all tools and workstations between each client using [APPROVED PRODUCT / METHOD] in compliance with [STATE] Board of Cosmetology sanitation regulations. Employee shall wear required PPE when applying chemical services. Conduct that is unprofessional, harassing, or in violation of the salon's code of conduct is grounds for immediate disciplinary action.","Referencing vague 'salon standards' rather than citing the specific state board sanitation code. If a client injury or inspection violation occurs, a job description that references actual regulations is far more defensible.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Product and Retail Sales Obligations","Defines expectations around recommending and selling professional retail products to clients, including any sales targets and the process for ordering or restocking inventory.","Employee is expected to recommend professional products aligned to each client's service. Retail sales target: $[X] per month / [X]% attachment rate per service. Employee shall not purchase or use non-approved products on clients without prior written consent from [MANAGER / OWNER].","Setting retail sales targets in the job description without tying them to a documented compensation reward or consequence. Courts have found that unilaterally enforced quotas imposed after hiring — with no corresponding benefit — can support a constructive dismissal claim.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality","Restricts the cosmetologist from soliciting the salon's clients or staff after departure and requires confidentiality over client records, pricing, and proprietary techniques.","For a period of [12] months following separation from employment, Employee shall not directly or indirectly solicit any client of [SALON NAME] with whom Employee had contact during employment. Employee shall keep all client records, formulas, pricing, and business information strictly confidential during and after employment.","Using a geographic non-compete instead of a client non-solicitation clause. Non-competes for cosmetologists are difficult to enforce and increasingly banned in many US states and Canadian provinces — a narrowly drafted non-solicitation clause is more reliable and covers the actual risk.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Termination, Notice, and Return of Property","States the notice period required for voluntary resignation, grounds for immediate termination for cause, and the process for returning salon property — keys, client records, product inventory — at separation.","Either party may terminate this agreement with [X] weeks' written notice. Termination for cause — including license suspension, client harm, theft, or repeated sanitation violations — may occur immediately without notice or severance. Upon separation, Employee shall return all salon property, client records, and access credentials within [48] hours.","No return-of-property clause at all. Departing stylists sometimes take client contact lists or product formulae. A specific return-of-property obligation with a timeline makes enforcement and legal remedies significantly clearer.",[332,337,342,347,352,357,362,367],{"step":333,"title":334,"description":335,"tip":336},1,"Enter the salon's legal name and location","Replace all [SALON NAME] placeholders with the salon's full legal business name — not the trade name if different. Add the physical address of the location where the cosmetologist will work.","If the salon operates under a DBA, state the registered legal entity name first and the DBA in parentheses — this matters if you ever need to enforce the non-solicitation clause.",{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},2,"Specify the exact license and certification requirements","Enter the state or province that issued the required cosmetology license and add any specialty certifications your service menu demands. Check the current licensing authority's website to confirm the exact credential name.","List the license verification step — 'license number provided at offer acceptance and verified before first client appointment' — so you have a documented compliance checkpoint in the hiring process.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},3,"Customize the core duties to match your service menu","Delete services your salon does not offer and add any specialty treatments unique to your business — for example, lash extensions, scalp micropigmentation, or airbrush makeup. Keep the language service-specific and outcome-focused.","Avoid listing duties so narrowly that any new service you add requires a contract amendment. Include a catch-all line: 'and any other services within the scope of the applicable cosmetology license as reasonably assigned.'",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},4,"Define the compensation and commission structure","Enter the hourly rate or salary, the exact commission percentage on services and retail, and specify whether commission applies to gross or net service revenue. Document your tip-handling policy and disclose any tip-pooling arrangement.","State the pay period and payment method explicitly. Ambiguity on whether commission is paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly is a frequent source of wage complaints to state labor boards.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},5,"Set the schedule and availability requirements","Fill in the required workdays, any mandatory weekend or evening shifts, and the advance notice period for schedule change requests. Be specific — 'flexible schedule' is not enforceable.","If the salon uses a scheduling platform, name it here. Stating that the official schedule is maintained in [PLATFORM NAME] prevents disputes about whether verbal schedule changes were confirmed.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},6,"Tailor the non-solicitation clause to your jurisdiction","Enter the post-separation duration (typically 12 months) and verify that a client non-solicitation clause is permitted in your state or province. Remove the clause entirely if local law prohibits it, and note that in your records.","California, Minnesota, and several other states restrict post-employment restrictions even for non-solicitation. Consult a local employment attorney before finalizing this clause for those jurisdictions.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},7,"Set the notice period and return-of-property terms","Enter the required notice period for voluntary resignation (typically 2 weeks for hourly roles) and the timeline for returning salon property at separation. List specific items — keys, client record access, product inventory, branded uniforms.","Including a written acknowledgment line at the bottom of the job description — where the employee confirms receipt and understanding — creates a signed record you can reference in disputes.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},8,"Have both parties sign before the first shift","Present the completed document to the cosmetologist before their first client appointment. Both the salon representative and the employee must sign and date it. Keep a copy in the employee file and provide one to the cosmetologist.","Signatures obtained after the employee starts work may not support the non-solicitation or confidentiality clauses in common-law jurisdictions — execute before day one.",[373,377,381,385,389,393],{"mistake":374,"why_it_matters":375,"fix":376},"Not verifying the license before the first client appointment","Allowing an unlicensed or suspended cosmetologist to service clients exposes the salon to state board fines, civil liability for client injury, and potential loss of the salon's own operating license.","Build a license verification checkpoint into the onboarding checklist and state in the job description that a verified, valid license is a condition of employment — not just a hiring preference.",{"mistake":378,"why_it_matters":379,"fix":380},"Using a broad geographic non-compete instead of a client non-solicitation clause","Non-compete clauses for cosmetologists are routinely struck down as unreasonable — especially for hourly employees — leaving the salon with no enforceable post-separation protection at all.","Replace any geographic non-compete with a narrowly drafted non-solicitation clause limited to clients the employee actually served, with a duration of 12 months or less.",{"mistake":382,"why_it_matters":383,"fix":384},"Leaving the commission base undefined","Disputes over whether commission is calculated on gross or net service revenue — before or after product costs, credit card fees, or chargebacks — are the most common source of wage complaints and labor board claims in the beauty industry.","State the commission base explicitly: 'X% of gross service revenue per appointment, before tips and after any discount applied at point of sale.' Document this in the job description and the payroll system.",{"mistake":386,"why_it_matters":387,"fix":388},"Omitting client consultation and retention standards from the duties clause","Without documented performance expectations, disciplining or terminating a cosmetologist for poor client communication or low retention is legally precarious and difficult to defend at an unemployment hearing.","Include at least one measurable performance metric — client retention rate, average ticket value, or retail attachment rate — in the duties clause, and tie it to the performance review cycle.",{"mistake":390,"why_it_matters":391,"fix":392},"Not specifying weekend and evening availability requirements","Salons that later mandate weekend shifts that were not disclosed at hiring expose themselves to constructive dismissal claims and high turnover from employees who reasonably assumed a weekday schedule.","State specific required days and any mandatory weekend or evening rotation in the schedule clause before the offer is made and the document is signed.",{"mistake":394,"why_it_matters":395,"fix":396},"Signing the job description after the employee's first shift","In common-law jurisdictions, an employee who has already begun work gave no new consideration for post-start restrictive covenants. Non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses signed after day one may be unenforceable without a separate documented benefit.","Execute the signed job description before or on the first day of employment. If late signature is unavoidable, provide a documented additional benefit — a signing bonus, extra PTO, or a salary adjustment — as fresh consideration.",[398,401,404,407,410,413,416,419,422],{"question":399,"answer":400},"What is a cosmetologist job description?","A cosmetologist job description is a formal document that defines the duties, licensing requirements, performance standards, compensation structure, and conduct expectations for a cosmetologist position within a salon, spa, or beauty business. When signed by both parties, it functions as a binding record of agreed role terms and provides the evidentiary foundation for performance management and, if necessary, disciplinary action.\n",{"question":402,"answer":403},"What should a cosmetologist job description include?","At minimum: job title and reporting line, required state or provincial cosmetology license and any specialty certifications, core service duties aligned to the salon's service menu, client consultation and retention standards, work schedule and availability requirements, compensation and commission structure, sanitation and conduct obligations, non-solicitation and confidentiality terms, and termination and notice provisions. Missing any of these creates gaps that are typically resolved in the employee's favor during disputes.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"Is a cosmetologist job description legally binding?","When signed by both the employer and the employee, a cosmetologist job description is generally enforceable as part of the employment record in most jurisdictions. Specific clauses — particularly non-solicitation, commission structure, and termination terms — carry contractual weight. However, enforceability of individual provisions depends on applicable state, provincial, or national employment law. Consider having a local employment attorney review clauses relating to non-solicitation and commission before execution.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"Can I use this job description for both employees and booth renters?","No. A booth renter is an independent contractor — not an employee — and requires a separate booth rental or independent contractor agreement. Using an employee job description for a booth renter, with conduct controls, scheduling requirements, and performance standards, can cause a misclassification finding by the IRS or state labor board. Misclassification results in back payroll taxes, penalties, and potential benefits liability. Use this template only for employees.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Do I need to include a non-compete clause for a cosmetologist?","A broad geographic non-compete is rarely appropriate for cosmetologists and is increasingly unenforceable or outright banned in states like California, Minnesota, and Oklahoma, and in several Canadian provinces. A narrowly drafted non-solicitation clause — preventing the departing cosmetologist from contacting clients they personally served for 12 months — provides the protection most salons actually need and is far more likely to hold up if challenged.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"What commission rate should I include in the job description?","Commission rates for cosmetologists in the US and Canada typically range from 40% to 60% of net service revenue, depending on the market, the seniority of the role, and whether the salon provides all product and equipment. Retail product commissions typically run 10% to 15% of the retail price. Whatever rate you set, define the base clearly — gross or net, before or after discounts — and document it in writing before the first pay period.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"What license should a cosmetologist have?","In the United States, a cosmetologist must hold a valid state-issued cosmetology license, granted after completing a state-approved cosmetology program — typically 1,000 to 1,500 hours of instruction — and passing both a written and practical examination. License requirements vary by state; some states additionally require specialty certifications for chemical services or nail care. In Canada, requirements vary by province; in the UK, cosmetology qualifications are governed by NVQ or equivalent awarding bodies rather than a single licensing system.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"How often should a cosmetologist job description be updated?","Review and update the job description any time the salon adds or removes services from its menu, changes compensation or commission structures, adjusts scheduling requirements, or when applicable state or provincial licensing laws are amended. An annual review aligned to performance appraisal cycles is a reasonable baseline. Any material change to duties or compensation should be signed by both parties as a written amendment before taking effect.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"Can I use this template for a salon in multiple states?","The template provides a solid structural foundation but must be customized per state. Licensing requirements, at-will employment language, non-solicitation enforceability, tip-pooling rules, and minimum wage thresholds differ significantly across US states. A multi-location salon should maintain a state-specific version of this document for each jurisdiction in which it employs cosmetologists.\n",[426,430,434,438],{"industry":427,"icon_asset_id":428,"specifics":429},"Hair and Beauty Salons","industry-professional-services","Commission-based compensation tied to service revenue, client retention metrics, and chemical service safety protocols are the defining elements of the role description in this setting.",{"industry":431,"icon_asset_id":432,"specifics":433},"Spa and Wellness Centers","industry-healthtech","Multi-discipline service expectations — combining hair, skin, and nail services — require the duties clause to specify which license levels apply to each treatment category offered on-site.",{"industry":435,"icon_asset_id":436,"specifics":437},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-retail","Large-format beauty retailers with in-store salon services require standardized job descriptions that align with corporate HR policies, uniform brand standards, and retail product sales targets.",{"industry":439,"icon_asset_id":436,"specifics":440},"Hospitality and Hotels","Hotel spa cosmetologists typically work on fixed schedules driven by guest bookings, requiring precise availability clauses and tip-handling language that accounts for service charge distribution policies.",[442,444,446,450],{"vs":239,"vs_template_id":240,"summary":443},"A job description defines role duties, performance standards, and qualifications. An employment contract is the broader binding agreement covering IP assignment, confidentiality, termination conditions, severance, and governing law in full legal detail. A job description is often attached as a schedule to the employment contract — the two documents work together and should not be used as substitutes for each other.",{"vs":103,"vs_template_id":236,"summary":445},"A cosmetologist job description governs an employee relationship — with tax withholding, benefits eligibility, and conduct controls. An independent contractor agreement governs a booth renter or freelance cosmetologist who sets their own schedule and supplies their own products. Using the wrong document for the relationship type creates worker misclassification risk and exposure to back payroll taxes and penalties.",{"vs":447,"vs_template_id":448,"summary":449},"Offer Letter","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","An offer letter summarizes the role, compensation, and start date to secure the candidate's acceptance. A job description is the operational and legal record of role expectations. The offer letter triggers the hire; the signed job description governs the ongoing relationship. Relying solely on an offer letter leaves the salon without documented performance standards, sanitation obligations, or enforceable non-solicitation terms.",{"vs":131,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"employee-handbook-D712","An employee handbook sets company-wide policies — dress code, leave, conduct, and grievance procedures — that apply to all staff. A cosmetologist job description is role-specific, covering technical duties, licensing requirements, and commission terms unique to that position. The handbook and job description complement each other: the handbook is referenced for company-wide rules; the job description governs role-specific performance and conduct.",{"use_template":454,"template_plus_review":458,"custom_drafted":462},{"best_for":455,"cost":456,"time":457},"Single-location salon owners hiring licensed cosmetologists for standard hourly or commission-based roles in a single US state or Canadian province","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":459,"cost":460,"time":461},"Multi-location salons, roles with complex commission structures, or jurisdictions with restrictive employment laws (CA, NY, ON, QC)","$200–$500","1–3 days",{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Franchise systems, hotel or resort spa operations, or salons engaging cosmetologists across multiple states or countries with varying license and wage requirements","$800–$2,500+","1–2 weeks",[467,472,477,482],{"code":468,"name":469,"flag_asset_id":470,"note":471},"us","United States","flag-us","Cosmetology licensing is regulated at the state level — hour requirements for licensure range from 1,000 hours (e.g., New York) to 1,500 hours (e.g., Florida). Tip-pooling rules under the FLSA were amended in 2018 and differ based on whether the employer takes a tip credit. Non-solicitation enforceability varies significantly by state; California bans nearly all post-employment restrictions for employees. Commission structures must comply with state minimum wage laws — commissions that fall below the minimum wage in a given pay period require a make-up payment.",{"code":473,"name":474,"flag_asset_id":475,"note":476},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Cosmetology and hairdressing are regulated provincially — for example, Ontario requires a Certificate of Qualification, while British Columbia issues a Red Seal trade certification. Provincial Employment Standards Acts set minimum wage floors, overtime thresholds, and termination notice requirements that cannot be contracted out of. Quebec requires that all employment documents be provided in French for provincially regulated employers. Non-solicitation clauses are enforceable if reasonable in scope and duration.",{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The UK does not require a statutory cosmetology license — qualifications are typically NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy, awarded by City & Guilds or VTCT. Employers must provide a written statement of employment particulars on or before the first day of work. The National Living Wage applies and is updated annually; tip-handling is governed by the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which requires fair distribution and written tipping policies. Post-employment restrictions must be reasonable in scope to be enforceable.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","Cosmetology qualification requirements vary by member state — Germany requires Meister-level vocational training; France recognizes the CAP Coiffure qualification. The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires employers to provide written terms within 7 days of hire. GDPR applies to client records maintained by salon staff, including formulation and contact data. Post-employment non-compete and non-solicitation terms typically require financial compensation to the employee to be valid, with requirements varying by country.",[240,236,448,451,248,488,489,490,491,492,493,494],"employment-agreement-executive-D543","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","fixed-term-contract-D13225","remote-work-agreement-D13282","how-to-create-a-performance-improvement-plan-D12564","purchase-order-D1411",{"emit_how_to":190,"emit_defined_term":190},{"primary_folder":93,"secondary_folder":497,"document_type":498,"industry":499,"business_stage":500,"tags":501,"confidence":507},"job-descriptions","form","personal-services","all-stages",[502,503,504,505,506],"hiring","hr","job-description","cosmetology","salon",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Cosmetologist Job Description?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Cosmetologist Job Description\u003C/strong> is a formal written document that defines the duties, licensing requirements, performance expectations, compensation structure, and conduct standards for a cosmetologist employed at a salon, spa, or beauty services business. When signed by both the employer and the cosmetologist, it creates a binding record of agreed role terms — covering everything from the specific services the employee is expected to perform and the state license they must maintain, to the commission rate applied to their service revenue and the non-solicitation obligations that survive their departure. Unlike a general offer letter, a properly drafted cosmetologist job description addresses the industry-specific legal and operational realities of beauty employment: variable commission pay, state licensing compliance, chemical service safety, and client relationship ownership.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed cosmetologist job description, a salon owner is exposed on multiple fronts simultaneously. A departing stylist who takes their client book to a competitor faces no enforceable restriction if no non-solicitation clause was ever documented. A wage dispute over how commission was calculated — gross versus net service revenue, before or after discounts — has no written resolution if the compensation terms were only discussed verbally. An employee dismissed for repeated sanitation violations has grounds for an unfair termination claim if the sanitation standards were never formally documented as part of their role. State labor boards and unemployment hearings turn on written records; salons without them consistently lose. This template gives salon owners and spa managers a structured, editable starting point that closes those gaps — defining license verification checkpoints, commission bases, schedule requirements, and post-separation obligations in a single document that both parties sign before the first client appointment.\u003C/p>\n",1778696242352]