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DEFINITIONS The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless there is something in the context inconsistent therewith: \"Annual Income\" shall mean for a salaried Employee the annualized salary of such Employee at the date of enrolment in the Plan or at such subsequent date as the Participant changes the amount of his or her Contributions to the Plan pursuant to Section 16 hereof, including commissions, calculated on the basis of actual commissions earned during the preceding calendar year or such shorter period if applicable, but excluding overtime, bonuses, travelling expenses, any special payments for extraordinary services and the cost of employee benefits paid for by the Corporation and shall mean for a non-salaried Employee the regular hourly base rate of such Employee at such date multiplied by [NUMBER]. \"Available Participation Amount\" shall mean in respect of any Participant or Former Participant, the Contributions accumulated and paid over to the Trustee for the account of the Participant or Former Participant during the relevant Contribution Period and interest thereon and not yet invested in Plan Common Shares by the Trustee on behalf of the Participant. \"Board\" shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation or any authorized committee thereof as the same may be constituted from time to time. \"Committee\" shall mean the Remuneration Committee of the Board as the same may be constituted from time to time. \"Common Shares\" shall mean treasury common shares of the Corporation. \"Contributions\" shall mean in respect of any Participant employed by the Corporation only the sums deducted by the Corporation from the payroll of such Participant and paid over to the Trustee for the account of such Participant. \"Contribution Period\" shall mean the period beginning on any Purchase Date and ending on the day previous to the next Purchase Date. \"Corporation\" shall mean [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Inc. \"Employee\" shall mean any regular full-time employee of the Corporation who is a [COUNTRY] resident and at the date of enrolment in the Plan has [NUMBER] months of service with the Corporation. \"Employer Contribution\" shall mean the contribution referred to in Section 8 hereof. \"Enrolment Form\" shall mean the form with which an Employee may enroll in the Plan. \"Former Participant\" shall mean a Participant who retires or becomes an Executive. \"Market Price\" on any Purchase Date (or other specified date) means the average per Common Share of the closing prices of a board lot of Common Shares on The [COUNTRY] Exchange and The [COUNTRY] Stock Exchange on the last [NUMBER] trading days immediately preceding the applicable Purchase Date (or other specified date) and on which at least a board lot of Common Shares was traded. \"Participant\" shall mean any Employee participating in the Plan. \"Participation Amount\" shall mean the aggregate amount of Contributions a Participant agrees to make to the Plan on a yearly basis as so indicated on the Participant's Enrolment Form. \"Plan\" shall mean this Employee Share Purchase Plan. \"Plan Common Shares\" shall mean Common Shares and any fractions thereof purchased and held by the Trustee for the account of each Participant or Former Participant pursuant to the Plan. \"Purchase Date\" shall mean on or about, but in any event as of, each of [DATE], [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE] [DATE] in every calendar year. \"Retention Period\" shall mean the period referred to in Section 10 hereof. \"Subscription Period\" shall mean [DATE] to [DATE] and [DATE] to [DATE] in every year. \"Trustee\" shall mean the financial institution appointed to act as Trustee under the Plan pursuant to Section 5.1. Words importing the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender. 2. PURPOSE OF THE PLAN The purpose of the Plan is to provide an opportunity for Employees to participate in the ownership of the Corporation through the purchase of Common Shares. 3. SHARES SUBJECT TO THE PLAN The shares offered shall be Common Shares of the Corporation. The total number of Common Shares reserved for issuance under this Plan and any other employee share purchase plan shall not exceed [NUMBER] Common Shares of the Corporation. 4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN 4.1 The Plan is under the direction of the Board or the Committee, as the case may be, which, in addition to the specific powers conferred upon it hereunder, has full and complete authority to interpret the Plan and, subject to Section 18, to prescribe such rules and regulations and make such other determinations as it deems necessary or desirable to meet the objectives of and administer the Plan. 4.2 Subject to Section 11.2 hereof, the Corporation shall pay all administrative costs of the Plan. 5. TRUSTEE 5.1 The Trustee shall be [COMPANY NAME] which has agreed to act and shall hold office for such period as is determined by the Board or the Committee. In the event of the resignation of the Trustee, its successor shall be appointed by the Board or the Committee. 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PARTICIPATION 6.1 An Employee becomes a Participant in the Plan by completing and filing the Enrolment Form with the Corporation during any Subscription Period. 6.2 The Participation Amount must be a minimum of [AMOUNT] and must not exceed a maximum of [%] of the Participant's Annual Income. 6.3 The Contributions will commence with the first Purchase Date after the filing of the Enrolment Form and will be deducted from the Participant's periodic payroll as nearly as possible in equal installments based upon the Participation Amount. 6.4 Participants may revise, subject to Section 6.2 hereof, their Participation Amounts during any Subscription Period by filing the appropriate form with the Corporation. 7. 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Prepared By: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com PROFIT-SHARING PLAN FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS The following document is a model profit-sharing plan that is intended to give you an idea of what a typical profit-sharing plan contains. You can modify this form to meet your specific circumstances. Of course, if you intend to use this plan, you should make sure that your attorney reviews it and approves any changes you make. TABLE OF CONTENTS Article Preamble 1. Purpose and Definitions Preamble Purpose Definitions Construction 2. Service Credit and Participation Hour of Service Service Break in Service Loss of Service Multiple Trades and Businesses Participation Originating Under This Plan Cessation of Participation Service and Reentry 3. Contributions Contributions by Employer Member Voluntary Contributions Member Voluntary Contributions (Alternate) 4. Individual Accounts and Allocations Establishment of Individual Accounts Allocation of Employer Contributions Allocation of Gains and Losses Allocation of Forfeitures Notification to Members 5. Retirement Benefit 6. Death Designation of Beneficiary Benefit No Beneficiary 7. Disability Benefit 8. Termination of Employment, and Forfeitures Eligibility Benefit Forfeitures Early Retirement 9. Distribution Notices and Methods of Payment Notice to Trustee Subsequent Notices Time and Methods of Payment Limitations on Payment Minority or Disability Payments 10. Special Governmental Requirements Limit on Annual Additions Under [CODE SECTION] Top-Heavy Restrictions 11. Administration Appointment of Committee Committee Powers and Duties Claims Procedure Committee Procedures Authorization of Benefit Payments Payment of Expenses Unclaimed Benefits 12. Trust Fund Establishment of Trust Fund Payment of Contributions to Trust Fund 13. Amendments Right to Amend 14. Withdrawal and Termination Transfers of Plan Assets and Plan Mergers Plan Termination Suspension and Discontinuance of Contributions and Plan Termination Liquidation of Trust Fund 15. General Provisions Non-guarantee of Employment Manner of Payment Non-alienation of Benefits Amounts Returnable to the Employer Governing Law PROFIT-SHARING PLAN FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS OF [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Preamble [YOUR COMPANY NAME], organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] of [state/PROVINCE], hereby establishes a profit-sharing plan for its employees as hereinafter defined, effective [the effective date]. Said organization, as part of the aforesaid Plan, adopts concurrently herewith a Trust agreement creating a Trust Fund (hereinafter at times referred to as the \"Fund\"), to which contributions shall be made and from which benefits shall be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. The Plan hereby established is conditioned upon its qualification under [SECTION] of [CODE] , as amended from time to time, with employer contributions being deductible under [SECTION] of [CODE] or any other applicable sections thereof, as amended from time to time. The Plan is intended to qualify as a profit-sharing plan. Purpose and Definitions Purpose: The purpose of this Plan is to encourage Employees to save and invest, systematically, a portion of their current Compensation in order that they may have a source of additional income upon their Retirement or Disability, or for their family in the event of death. The benefits provided by this Plan will be paid from the Trust Fund and will be in addition to the benefits Employees are entitled to receive under any other programs of the Employer. This Plan and the separate related Trust forming a part hereof are established and shall be maintained for the exclusive benefit of the eligible Employees of the Employer and their Beneficiaries. No part of the Trust Fund can ever revert to the Employer or be used for or diverted to any other purpose other than for the exclusive benefit of the Employees of the Employer and their Beneficiaries, except as provided in Section 18.4 hereof. Definitions: Where the following words and phrases appear in this Plan, they shall have the respective meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Allocation Date: The date as of which contributions are allocated hereunder, which shall be the last day of the Plan Year. The Committee may use more frequent Allocation Dates if it so desires. Affiliated Employer: Any business entity (including an Employer hereunder) that, together with an Employer hereunder, constitutes a controlled group of corporations, a group of trades or businesses under common control, or an affiliated service group, all as defined in [CODE SECTION] (subject, however, to the provisions of [CODE SECTION] when applying the benefit limitations of [CODE SECTION]). Beneficiary: A person designated by a Member to receive benefits hereunder upon the death of such Member. Code: The [SECTION] of [CODE] , as amended from time to time. Committee: The person or persons appointed to administer the Plan in accordance with Article XII hereof. Compensation: As to Owner-Employees and any partner who owns less [%] capital or profits interest in the trade or business, Compensation means the Earned Income of such individual, which is net income from self-employment derived from the business with respect to which the Plan is established, provided his personal services are a material income producing factor in such business, determined without regard to items which are not included in gross income for purposes of federal income tax and the deductions properly allocable to or chargeable against such items, and determined after deduction for contributions on behalf of said Owner-Employee and all other Employees. Earned Income also includes gains which are not treated under the Code as gains from the sale or exchange of capital assets and net earnings derived from the sale or other disposition of, the transfer of any interest in, or the licensing of the use of property (other than goodwill) by an individual whose efforts created such property. It is the intent of the foregoing to incorporate the definition of earned income as set forth in [CODE SECTION]. As to any other Employee, the total cash remuneration paid to the Employee for a calendar year by an Employer (or predecessor company) for personal services as reported on the Employee's federal income tax withholding statement or statements. Effective for the Plan Year beginning in [year], this Plan shall not take into consideration compensation in excess of [AMOUNT], as indexed under [CODE SECTION], in computing any Plan benefits. Covered Employment: The employment category for which the Plan is maintained, which includes any employment with the Employer. Disability: A physical or mental condition which, in the judgment of the Committee, totally and presumably permanently prevents an Employee from engaging in substantial gainful employment with his Employer. Effective Date: [Effective date]. Employee: Any person who, on or after the Effective Date, is receiving remuneration for personal services rendered as a common law employee of the Employer or Affiliated Employer (or who would be receiving such remuneration except for an authorized Leave of Absence), or any Owner Employee, or a partner who has less than a [%] capital or profits interest in the trade or business. 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ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY The affairs of the Company will be managed by a board of [NUMBER] directors unless changed by a unanimous Directors' Resolution. The present directors of the Company are [DIRECTORS' NAMES]. It is agreed that [SHAREHOLDERS' NAMES] shall each be entitled to elect one director to the board of directors of the Company so long as each is a Shareholder. Two (2) directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of the board of directors. At all meetings of the board of directors, every motion to be carried must receive a majority of the votes cast, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 2.4 and 2.5. Unless otherwise agreed, board meetings will be held at the head office of the Company. In the event that a nominee to the Board of one of the Shareholders shall fail to vote and act as a director to carry out the provisions of this agreement, then the shareholders agree to exercise their right as shareholders of the Company and in accordance with the Articles of the Company to remove such nominee from the Board and to elect in the place or stead thereof such individual who will use his/her best efforts to carry out the provisions of this agreement but only in the event that the Shareholder whose nominee has been removed fails to appoint a successor within a period of fourteen days from the date such nominee has been removed. The election, appointment and determination of officers and the auditors and advisors of the Company, the defining of their duties and functions and the salaries and remuneration to be paid to them will be a function of the board of directors. Until changed by the board of directors, the Officers of the Company and their annual salaries shall be: Office Held: Director: [NAME] [SALARY] Secretary: [NAME] [SALARY] All direct out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed provided these falls within guidelines set out by the Board of Directors from time to time. Until otherwise agreed, each officer of the Company will commit to spending his/her full time on the affairs of the Company. Until changed by the board of directors, the auditors and advisors of the Company shall be: Auditor: Legal Advisors: There shall be kept, in such bank or banks (including trust companies) as may be determined by the board of directors, bank accounts of the Company in which shall be deposited all monies received by the Company in the course of carrying on business from time to time. All payments on account of the Company shall be made by cheques drawn on the bank account and all cheques, drafts or other instruments drawn and made for the purposes of the business of the Company shall be executed by such directors, officers or employees as may from time to time be authorized so to do by the board of directors. Subject to paragraph 2.6, all decisions relating to the management and control of the business of the Company shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company, provided always that the following matters shall be determined by a Special Directors' Resolution: any capital expenditures greater than xxxx; any lease commitments greater than xxxx; the acquisition of any business interests by the Company; the elections of officers of the Company; the payment of any cash dividends or stock dividends to Shareholders of the Company; the issuance of any debt obligations of the Company; the disposal of the whole or any part of the business, undertaking, or assets of the Company outside the normal course of business of the Company the transfer of any shares of the Company; changes or variations in the objects or powers of the Company; the liquidation or winding up of the Company; the approval of any contracts or transactions outside the normal course of business; the execution of any contract involving a consideration greater than xxxx within the normal course of business; the lending of money by the Company; the guarantee by the Company of the debts or obligations of any other person, firm or body corporate; any non-budgeted expenditures greater than xxxx; business plan and/or budgets. The following decisions shall be determined by a Unanimous Directors' Resolution: alterations, variations or changes to the authorized or issued capital of the Company; the salaries and bonuses of officers and directors of the Company; the issue, redemption or purchase of any Shares; and changes in the number of directors of the Company The Shareholders may pledge any of their Shares as security for any borrowings by them provided the pledgee executes an agreement, in writing, providing that the pledgee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement. The board of directors shall meet at least four times during each fiscal year of the Company. Any director can call a meeting provided 10 days notice is given. Notice may be waived. During the first year from the date of this agreement, the board of directors shall meet on a monthly basis. Directors may elect to attend a board meeting by telephone conference call. Each Shareholder shall, for so long as s/he is the owner of shares of the Company devote such of his/her business, time and energy as may be reasonably required to carry on the business of the Company and the Shareholder shall use his/her best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the interests of the Company. Each Shareholder agrees that he/she will not engage, without the consent of the other Shareholders, in a business which is directly competitive to that of the Company. 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Organization Description 6 1.1 Introductory Statement 6 1.2 Customer Relations 6 1.3 Products and Services Provided 7 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) 7 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 7 1.6 Management Philosophy 7 1.7 Goals 8 2. The Employment 9 2.1 Nature of Employment 9 2.2 Employee Relations 9 2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity 10 2.4 Diversity 10 2.5 Business Ethics and Conduct 12 2.6 Personal Relationships in the Workplace 13 2.7 Conflicts of Interest 13 2.8 Outside Employment 14 2.9 Non-Disclosure 15 2.10 Disability Accommodation 16 2.11 Job Posting and Employee Referrals 17 2.12 Whistleblower Policy 18 2.13 Accident and First Aid 20 3. Employment Status and Records 21 3.1 Employment Categories 21 3.2 Access to Personnel Files 22 3.3 Personnel Data Changes 23 3.4 Probation Period 23 3.5 Employment Applications 24 3.6 Performance Evaluation 24 3.7 Job Descriptions 25 3.8 Salary Administration 25 3.9 Professional Development 26 4. 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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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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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. Vacation Executive shall be entitled to [agreed upon number of time] weeks of vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive's vacation does not interfere with the Company's normal business operations.","Employment Agreement Executive","12",97,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employment-agreement_executive-D543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#543.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[160,161,162],{"label":17,"url":97},{"label":146,"url":147},{"label":112,"url":113},"employment agreement executive","/template/employment-agreement-executive-D543",{"description":166,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":167,"pages":168,"size":89,"extension":10,"preview":169,"thumb":170,"svgFrame":171,"seoMetadata":172,"parents":174,"keywords":173,"url":179},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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Covers eligibility, enrollment, contribution limits, and vesting. Free Word and PDF download.","employee share purchase plan template",[187,188,189,190,191,192,193],"espp template","employee stock purchase plan template","employee share purchase plan word","espp policy template","share purchase plan document","employee equity plan template","employee share scheme template",{"name":195,"credential":196,"reviewed_date":197},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":199,"legal_review_recommended":180,"signature_required":180,"notarization_required":180},"advanced",{"what_it_is":201,"when_you_need_it":202,"whats_inside":203},"An Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a formal company policy document that outlines the terms under which employees may purchase company shares, typically at a discount from market price, through payroll deductions over a defined offering period. This free Word download gives you a structured, ready-to-edit template covering eligibility, enrollment windows, contribution limits, purchase mechanics, and tax considerations — exportable as PDF for distribution to employees and HR teams.\n","Use it when launching or formalizing an equity participation program for employees — whether as a retention tool, a performance incentive, or as part of a broader compensation strategy ahead of an IPO, acquisition, or growth phase.\n","Plan purpose and eligibility criteria, offering period structure and enrollment procedures, contribution limits and payroll deduction mechanics, share purchase price and discount formula, account administration and record-keeping, withdrawal and termination provisions, and tax treatment overview for participants.\n",[205,209,213,217,221,225],{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"HR directors","Formalizing an equity benefit to attract and retain top 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The Plan was adopted by the Board of Directors on [DATE].","Omitting board approval language. Without it, the plan document lacks the corporate authorization required for audits and regulatory inquiries.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Eligibility requirements","Defines who may participate — minimum service length, employment classification (full-time, part-time), and any excluded categories such as executives holding more than 5% of shares.","All employees who have completed [X] months of continuous service as of the first day of an Offering Period are eligible to participate, except employees who would own [5]% or more of the Company's voting shares immediately after enrollment.","Setting no minimum service threshold. Allowing day-one participation creates administrative burden and exposes the plan to immediate churn from short-tenure employees.",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Offering periods and purchase dates","Specifies how long each offering period lasts, when enrollment opens, and the exact date on which shares are purchased at the end of each period.","The Plan operates on [6]-month Offering Periods beginning [January 1] and [July 1] each year. The Purchase Date for each period is the last business day of the Offering Period. Enrollment must be completed by [DATE] prior to each Offering Period.","Leaving purchase dates vague. Participants rely on specific dates for financial planning; ambiguity leads to disputes and payroll reconciliation errors.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Contribution limits and payroll deductions","States the minimum and maximum contribution percentage of salary, the process for changing contribution rates, and the payroll deduction mechanics.","Participants may elect to contribute between [1]% and [10]% of their eligible compensation per pay period, in whole percentage increments. Contributions may not exceed $[25,000] in fair market value of shares per calendar year. Elections may be changed once per Offering Period.","Not capping contributions at the statutory or plan limit. For Section 423 plans in the US, the $25,000 annual fair-market-value cap is a legal requirement — exceeding it creates disqualification risk.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Share purchase price and discount","Defines how the purchase price is calculated — typically a fixed percentage discount (e.g., 15%) off market price, and whether a lookback provision applies.","The Purchase Price shall be [85]% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the Purchase Date. If the Plan includes a Lookback Provision, the Purchase Price shall be [85]% of the lower of the Fair Market Value on the first or last day of the Offering Period.","Omitting the lookback formula when the company intends to offer it. The lookback is often the most valued feature — leaving it out of the document creates employee confusion and potential claims.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Account administration and record-keeping","Describes how participant accounts are maintained, how shares are held post-purchase (brokerage account or company register), and how statements are provided.","The Plan Administrator shall maintain a separate account for each Participant reflecting accumulated contributions. Shares purchased on each Purchase Date shall be deposited into the Participant's brokerage account at [BROKER NAME] within [5] business days of the Purchase Date.","Naming a specific internal employee as plan administrator rather than the role. When that employee leaves, plan continuity documentation breaks down.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Withdrawal and mid-period termination","Explains what happens when an employee voluntarily withdraws mid-period or leaves the company — typically a full refund of contributions, no shares purchased.","A Participant may withdraw from the Plan at any time before the Purchase Date by filing a Withdrawal Notice with the Plan Administrator. Upon withdrawal, all accumulated contributions shall be refunded without interest within [10] business days. Participation in the current Offering Period ends immediately.","Failing to specify the refund timeline. Employees who withdraw expect prompt return of their money; an unspecified timeline creates payroll disputes and trust issues.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Tax treatment and participant obligations","Summarizes the tax implications for participants — qualifying vs. disqualifying dispositions, employer reporting obligations, and the participant's responsibility to consult their own tax advisor.","The tax consequences of participation depend on whether shares are held for the required holding periods (Qualifying Disposition) or sold earlier (Disqualifying Disposition). The Company will provide required tax forms (e.g., IRS Form 3922) annually. Participants are responsible for their own tax obligations and should consult a qualified tax advisor.","Providing definitive tax advice in the plan document. Tax outcomes vary by jurisdiction and individual circumstances — the document should summarize the framework and explicitly direct participants to seek personal advice.",{"name":329,"plain_english":330,"sample_language":331,"common_mistake":332},"Plan amendment and termination","States the company's right to amend or terminate the plan, the notice required to participants, and what happens to accumulated contributions if the plan ends mid-period.","The Board of Directors reserves the right to amend, suspend, or terminate the Plan at any time. In the event of Plan termination during an Offering Period, accumulated contributions shall be refunded to Participants within [15] business days. No amendment shall adversely affect outstanding rights without Participant consent.","No participant-consent carve-out for adverse amendments. Courts and regulators have found that reducing earned discount rates mid-period without consent can constitute a breach of the plan terms.",[334,339,344,349,354,359,364,369],{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},1,"Define the plan purpose and secure board approval","State the business rationale for the plan and record the board resolution date. The opening section should reference the resolution so the document has documented corporate authority.","Include the board resolution number or date in the plan header — auditors and regulators ask for it as the first item in any ESPP review.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},2,"Set eligibility criteria appropriate to your workforce","Choose a minimum service period (typically 3–6 months), confirm which employment categories qualify, and note any statutory exclusions such as 5%-or-more shareholders.","A 3-month minimum is the lowest that meaningfully reduces churn-driven admin; for companies with high seasonal turnover, 6 months is more practical.",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},3,"Define offering period length and purchase dates","Choose 3-, 6-, or 12-month offering periods and set specific start and end dates aligned to your payroll calendar. Document the enrollment deadline for each period.","Align purchase dates with your payroll cycle end dates to simplify the deduction-to-purchase reconciliation for your finance team.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},4,"Set contribution limits and payroll deduction mechanics","Define the minimum and maximum contribution percentage, whether employees can change elections mid-period, and how deductions are processed by payroll.","Cap contributions at 10% of salary unless your workforce specifically requests higher — most employees contribute 3–5% in practice, and a lower cap simplifies payroll administration.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},5,"Calculate the purchase price and decide on a lookback provision","Set the discount percentage (15% is standard for Section 423-qualified plans) and decide whether to include a lookback provision. Document the exact formula used to calculate the purchase price.","The lookback provision significantly increases employee benefit in volatile markets — factor the additional dilution cost into your modeling before committing to it.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},6,"Specify account administration and share delivery","Name the plan administrator by role, identify the brokerage or share registry used, and state how quickly shares are delivered post-purchase.","Confirm with your broker that they can receive and allocate shares within your stated delivery window before finalizing the document.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},7,"Draft withdrawal, termination, and amendment provisions","Specify what happens when an employee withdraws, leaves the company, or is terminated, and state the company's right to amend or terminate the plan with appropriate notice.","A minimum 15-business-day refund timeline on withdrawal is realistic for most payroll teams — shorter windows create operational risk.",{"step":370,"title":371,"description":372,"tip":373},8,"Add tax treatment summary and participant disclosures","Summarize qualifying and disqualifying disposition rules, state the forms the company will issue (e.g., Form 3922 in the US), and direct participants to seek independent tax advice.","Have your legal or tax counsel approve the tax section language specifically — this is the section most likely to need jurisdiction-specific adjustment.",[375,379,383,387,391,395],{"mistake":376,"why_it_matters":377,"fix":378},"No board approval documented in the plan","An ESPP without a documented board resolution has no corporate authority. Auditors, regulators, and acquirers will flag the gap, and the plan's validity can be challenged.","Add the board resolution date and reference number to the plan header and retain the signed resolution minutes alongside the plan document.",{"mistake":380,"why_it_matters":381,"fix":382},"Leaving purchase dates and enrollment deadlines vague","Employees make financial decisions — adjusting budgets, timing share sales — based on specific dates. Vague language creates disputes and undermines trust in the program.","State exact calendar dates for every offering period start, enrollment deadline, and purchase date. If dates shift year to year, state the formula (e.g., last business day of June).",{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Omitting the contribution cap required by applicable law","For Section 423-qualified plans in the US, contributions that result in purchases exceeding $25,000 in fair market value per year disqualify the plan from preferential tax treatment.","Include an explicit dollar cap aligned to the applicable statutory limit and program your payroll system to enforce it automatically each offering period.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"Providing definitive tax advice in the plan document","Tax outcomes for ESPP participants vary by jurisdiction, holding period, and individual tax situation. Stating specific outcomes as fact exposes the company to liability if the outcome differs.","Summarize the framework — qualifying vs. disqualifying disposition — and include a clear disclaimer directing each participant to consult their own tax advisor.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Naming a specific individual rather than a role as plan administrator","When that individual leaves the company, the document becomes ambiguous about who holds administrative authority, creating operational gaps and potential compliance failures.","Reference the role (e.g., 'the Head of HR or their designee') rather than a person's name throughout the plan document.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No participant consent carve-out for adverse amendments","Reducing the discount rate, shortening offering periods, or restricting eligibility mid-cycle without a consent requirement can be challenged as a breach of plan terms by affected participants.","Include explicit language stating that amendments materially adverse to participants with active contributions require either participant consent or immediate contribution refund before taking effect.",[400,403,406,409,412,415,418,421,424],{"question":401,"answer":402},"What is an Employee Share Purchase Plan?","An Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) is a company-sponsored program that allows employees to purchase company shares, typically at a discount from the current market price, using accumulated payroll deductions over a defined offering period. ESPPs are used to give employees a financial stake in the company's performance, serving as both a retention tool and a component of total compensation. The plan document governs eligibility, contribution limits, pricing, and the mechanics of share delivery.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is the difference between an ESPP and a stock option plan?","An ESPP allows employees to purchase shares at a discount using their own contributions — the employee spends real money and receives shares immediately on the purchase date. A stock option plan grants the right to buy shares at a fixed price in the future, with no upfront employee cost until the option is exercised. ESPPs are generally simpler to administer and have a more immediate, tangible benefit for participants, while options typically involve a vesting schedule and a longer time horizon before value is realized.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"Who is eligible to participate in an ESPP?","Eligibility criteria vary by company, but most plans require a minimum period of continuous service — typically 3 to 6 months — and restrict participation to active employees in qualifying employment categories. In the US, Section 423-qualified plans must exclude employees who own 5% or more of the company's voting shares. Part-time and temporary employees may be excluded depending on the plan rules and applicable employment law in the jurisdiction.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"What is a lookback provision in an ESPP?","A lookback provision sets the purchase price as a discount off the lower of the share price at the beginning or end of the offering period, rather than just the price at the purchase date. This means employees benefit when the share price rises over the period — they purchase at a discount to the lower starting price — but are not penalized if the price falls, since the discount applies to the lower end-of-period price. The lookback provision is the most employee-favorable feature an ESPP can include and significantly increases participation rates.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"How are ESPP contributions handled if an employee leaves the company?","In most plans, when an employee resigns, is terminated, or takes unpaid leave beyond a defined threshold, their participation ends immediately and all accumulated contributions are refunded without interest. The employee does not receive shares for the partial period. Some plans allow employees on approved leave to continue participating; the plan document should specify which leave types qualify and for how long.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"Do employees pay tax on ESPP discounts?","Yes, but the timing and rate depend on when shares are sold and which jurisdiction applies. In the US, for Section 423-qualified plans, a qualifying disposition — holding shares for at least 2 years from the grant date and 1 year from the purchase date — results in a portion of the gain taxed as ordinary income and the remainder as long-term capital gains. A disqualifying disposition (selling earlier) results in the discount being taxed as ordinary income in the year of sale. Tax rules differ significantly outside the US, and participants should consult a tax advisor in their own jurisdiction.\n",{"question":419,"answer":420},"How often can employees change their contribution rate?","Most plan documents allow contribution rate changes once per offering period, typically during a defined window before the next period begins. Some plans permit mid-period reductions to zero (effectively a withdrawal) but not increases. The frequency and mechanics are set by the plan rules and should be clearly documented to avoid participant disputes and payroll processing complications.\n",{"question":422,"answer":423},"Can a private company have an ESPP?","Yes, though the mechanics differ from public company plans. Private company ESPPs cannot reference a market share price, so the purchase price is typically set by the most recent board-approved valuation (such as a 409A valuation in the US) or a formula tied to book value or EBITDA. Liquidity for participants is limited until an exit event such as an IPO or acquisition, which should be disclosed clearly in the plan document. Private company plans are generally simpler in structure and less regulated than Section 423 public-company plans.\n",{"question":425,"answer":426},"What happens to an ESPP during a merger or acquisition?","The plan document should specify what happens if the company is acquired or undergoes a change of control. Common outcomes include an accelerated purchase date using accumulated contributions before the deal closes, conversion of the plan into an equivalent plan of the acquiring company, or plan termination with a full contribution refund. Without this language, the treatment of outstanding contributions during an M&A transaction is ambiguous and can delay deal closing.\n",[428,432,436,440],{"industry":429,"icon_asset_id":430,"specifics":431},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","ESPPs are a standard component of total compensation packages used to compete with equity-rich rivals and retain engineers in high-churn roles.",{"industry":433,"icon_asset_id":434,"specifics":435},"Financial services","industry-fintech","Regulated firms use ESPPs to align employee incentives with shareholder interests, with enhanced disclosure requirements and blackout period rules tied to insider trading policies.",{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Retail and consumer goods","industry-retail","Large retail employers use broad-based ESPPs to deepen engagement across hourly and salaried workforces, with simplified enrollment to support high employee volumes.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","ESPPs in manufacturing settings often coordinate with profit-sharing programs to give plant-level employees visibility into company-wide performance.",[445,449,452,455],{"vs":446,"vs_template_id":447,"summary":448},"Stock Option Plan","D{STOCK_OPTION_PLAN_ID}","A stock option plan grants employees the right to buy shares at a fixed strike price in the future, with no upfront cost until exercise. An ESPP requires employees to contribute their own salary and receive shares at the end of each offering period. ESPPs provide immediate, guaranteed value through the purchase discount; options provide potentially larger upside but only if the share price appreciates above the strike price.",{"vs":87,"vs_template_id":450,"summary":451},"profit-sharing-plan-D13414","A profit sharing plan distributes a portion of company profits to employees as cash or deferred compensation, based on a formula tied to earnings. An ESPP requires employees to invest their own money to purchase shares. Profit sharing is employer-funded and tied to company results; an ESPP is employee-funded and tied to share price performance. Companies often use both in combination.",{"vs":103,"vs_template_id":453,"summary":454},"shareholders-agreement-D13462","A shareholders agreement governs the rights and obligations of existing shareholders — voting rights, transfer restrictions, drag-along and tag-along provisions. An ESPP is an operational plan governing how employees become shareholders in the first place. The ESPP creates participants; the shareholders agreement governs their ongoing rights once they hold shares.",{"vs":120,"vs_template_id":456,"summary":457},"employee-handbook-D712","An employee handbook is a general HR policy document covering a broad range of workplace policies and procedures. An ESPP is a standalone legal and operational plan document with specific financial, tax, and administrative mechanics. The handbook may reference the ESPP as an available benefit, but the plan document itself governs all program details and participant rights.",{"use_template":459,"template_plus_review":463,"custom_drafted":467},{"best_for":460,"cost":461,"time":462},"Private companies and small employers launching a basic share purchase scheme for the first time","Free","2–4 hours to complete",{"best_for":464,"cost":465,"time":466},"Companies preparing for growth-stage fundraising, an IPO, or operating in multiple jurisdictions","$500–$2,000 for legal or HR counsel review","3–5 business days",{"best_for":468,"cost":469,"time":470},"Publicly traded companies, Section 423-qualified plans, or plans involving complex tax structuring across multiple countries","$3,000–$10,000+","3–6 weeks",[472,473],"equity-compensation-basics","qualifying-vs-disqualifying-dispositions-explained",[244,247,456,475,476,477,478,479,480,481,482,483],"employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","employment-agreement-executive-D543","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","financial-projections_12-months-D360","strategic-planning-template-D13857","small-business-expense-report-D13396","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","swot-analysis-D12676",{"emit_how_to":485,"emit_defined_term":485},true,{"primary_folder":97,"secondary_folder":487,"document_type":488,"industry":489,"business_stage":490,"tags":491,"confidence":497},"compensation-and-payroll","policy","general","growth",[492,493,494,495,496],"equity","payroll","employee-engagement","employee-share-purchase-plan","compensation",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is an Employee Share Purchase Plan?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)\u003C/strong> is a formal company policy document that defines the terms under which employees may purchase company shares — typically at a discount from market price — through systematic payroll deductions over a series of defined offering periods. The plan specifies who is eligible, how contributions are collected and held, how the purchase price is calculated, and what happens when employees withdraw, leave the company, or when the plan is amended or terminated. Unlike equity granted at no cost, an ESPP requires employees to invest their own earnings, creating a direct financial alignment between their personal wealth and the company's share performance.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written ESPP, a company that informally offers employees the ability to buy shares operates without defined rules — leaving eligibility, pricing, and withdrawal mechanics open to interpretation and dispute. Employees cannot make informed financial decisions about contributing to a program whose terms are not documented, and the company cannot demonstrate regulatory compliance or board authorization if the plan is ever audited, reviewed in due diligence, or challenged by a participant. A clearly drafted ESPP protects both sides: it gives employees a transparent understanding of what they are enrolled in and what their money buys, and it gives the company a defensible, board-approved framework that survives headcount changes, M&A activity, and regulatory scrutiny. This template gives you the complete operational structure to launch or formalize an ESPP in hours rather than weeks.\u003C/p>\n",1781186017838]