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I understand that you are leaving for personal reasons that have nothing to do with this organization. I will be happy to provide you with a letter of recommendation, if you so request. You may find this helpful in securing a position with another firm. Please advise my secretary of your intent in this matter so that we can have it prepared for you before your departure. I know that I speak for everyone here at [YOUR COMPANY NAME] in wishing you the very best of luck in the future. 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We will forward your salary earned to date in due course together with any vacation pay to which you are entitled. Within [NUMBER] days of termination we shall issue you a statement of accrued benefits. Any insurance benefits shall continue in accordance with applicable law and/or provisions of our personnel policy. Please contact [Name], at your earliest convenience, who will explain each of these items and arrange with you for the return of any company property. 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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. 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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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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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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. 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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. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS","Employment Agreement_At Will Employee","7","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/541.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#541.xml",{"title":159,"description":6},"employment agreement_at will employee",[161,162,163],{"label":18,"url":97},{"label":114,"url":115},{"label":117,"url":118},"/template/employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541",{"description":166,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":167,"pages":168,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":169,"thumb":170,"svgFrame":171,"seoMetadata":172,"parents":174,"keywords":173,"url":177},"FIXED-TERM AGREEMENT This Fixed-Term Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME], (the \"Company\") a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [EMPLOYEE NAME], (the \"Employee\") an individual with his main address located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] Collectively, the Company and Employee shall be referred to as the \"Parties.\" WHEREAS, the Company has offered employment to the Employee in the capacity of [SPECIFY CAPACITY OF EMPLOYEE] in the Company; WHEREAS, the Employee is desirous of and is willing to be employed by the Company in such capacity; NOW, THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows: DEFINITIONS \"Agreement\" and \"this Agreement\" shall mean this Fixed-Term Agreement and all attached annexures and instruments supplemental to or amending, modifying or confirming this Agreement, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. \"Company\" shall have the meaning given to such expression in paragraph 1 of the introduction of the Parties. \"Confidential Information\" includes any trade/business secret, technical knowledge or know-how, financial information, plans, customer lists, pricing policies and procedures, marketing data, research and development data, product data, any formula pattern or compilation of information used in the business of the Company or any clients thereof or their affairs. \"Intellectual Property\" means all intellectual and industrial property and all rights therein, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all inventions (whether patentable or not, and whether or not patent protection has been applied for or granted), improvements, developments, discoveries, proprietary information, trademarks, trademark applications, trade names, websites, Internet domain names, logos, slogans, know-how, trade secrets, processes, designs (whether or not registerable and whether or not design rights subsist in them), works in which copyright may subsist (including computer software and preparatory and design materials therefor). \"Month\" means a calendar month. \"Working Day\" means any day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays. \"Customer(s)\"/\"Clients\" shall mean any individual, corporation, partnership, business, or other entity, whether for-profit or not-for-profit, whose existence and business is known to the Employee as a result of the Employee's access to the Company's business information, Confidential Information, customer lists, customer account information or any other source of information the Employee has access to during its employment. TERM This is a Fixed-Term Agreement. This Agreement will commence on [SPECIFY DATE] and will end on [SPECIFY DATE]. FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT The Company hereby offers appointment to the Employee for a Fixed Term to serve the Company in the capacity of [CAPACITY OF EMPLOYEE], with effect from [SPECIFY DATE] (the \"Effective Date\") until [SPECIFY DATE]. The Company may conduct a background and a medical check on the Employee, who hereby agrees and assents to the aforesaid offer being made subject to the satisfactory completion of the same. The Employee shall perform their duties at [SPECIFY ADDRESS]. The Employee warrants that, by entering into this Agreement and performing obligations hereunder, the Employee will not be in breach of any terms or obligations under any subsisting agreement, written or oral, with any third party. Notice Period. The Employee will be required to give [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months' notice or salary thereof in case the Employee decides to leave the Company's services. In the event of the Employee having any incomplete assignment, the Company will have the discretion to relieve the Employee only at the end of the [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months' notice period. Similarly, the Company can terminate the Employee's services by giving the Employee [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months' notice or salary thereof. The Company may terminate the Employee's services immediately on disciplinary grounds. Standard Office Hours. The Company's core hours of operation are from [OFFICE HOURS]. DUTIES AND POWERS The Employee's job description and general responsibilities shall be as set forth in \"Annexure A\" and shall include such further duties and responsibilities as the Company may delegate from time to time. The roles and duties of the Employee are not limited to the ones listed in Annexure A, and the same can be modified or altered as per the decision of the Company. The Employee shall perform all such duties as may be delegated by the Company and comply with all such directions as the Officers of the Company and/or his/her nominated deputies may from time to time assign or give to the Employee. The Employee shall, during the Term of this Agreement (unless prevented by ill health or accident or as otherwise agreed by the Company in writing), devote his time and attention and abilities to the employment with the Company and shall use best endeavours to promote and protect the Company's general interests and welfare. The Parties shall fulfill all their obligations by being compliant with the applicable laws. REMUNERATION The Employee shall be paid [SPECIFY MONTHLY SALARY] on a monthly basis. The said salary shall be paid on [DAY] day of each month to the Employee by the Company. The Employee's salary shall be paid through [MODE OF TRANSFER]. The Employee's salary and other benefits shall be subject to compulsory statutory and other deductions, including tax and other contributions that are to be held by the Employee in STATE/PROVINCE]. LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS The Employee shall be entitled to leave in a year as per the leave policy of the Company, which is annexed as Annexure B to the present Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE, NON-SOLICITATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY As Confidential Information will from time to time become known to the Employee, the Company considers and the Employee agrees that the restraints set forth in this Agreement (on which the Employee has had the opportunity to take independent legal advice) are necessary for the reasonable protection by the Company of its business or the business of the Group, the clients thereof or their respective affairs. The Employee shall not at any time, either during the continuance of or after the termination of employment with the Company, use, disclose or communicate to any person whatsoever any Confidential Information which the Employee has or of which he may have become possessed during the Employee's employment with the Company, nor shall he supply the names or addresses of any clients, customers, vendors or agents of the Company to any person except as authorised by the Company or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. The Employee consents to the Company holding and processing, both electronically and manually, the data it collects in the course of his employment, for the purpose of the Company's administration and management of its employees, its business, and to comply with applicable procedures, laws and regulations. The Employee agrees that he will not at any time during the continuance of employment or on expiry or on termination/cessation of employment with the Company or thereafter, issue any statements to the press (whether oral or written) which have not directly been authorised by the Company. The obligations under this clause shall survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement, and any disclosure of the Confidential Information by the Employee intentionally or unintentionally shall constitute a material breach of the present Agreement, thereby making the Employee liable for the legal action that may be taken by the Company in this regard.","Fixed Term Contract","9","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/fixed-term-contract-D13225.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13225.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13225.xml",{"title":173,"description":6},"fixed term contract",[175,176],{"label":117,"url":118},{"label":117,"url":118},"/template/fixed-term-contract-D13225",false,{"seo":180,"reviewer":192,"legal_disclaimer":178,"quick_facts":196,"at_a_glance":198,"personas":202,"variants":222,"glossary":244,"clauses":268,"how_to_fill":309,"common_mistakes":340,"faqs":357,"industries":382,"comparisons":398,"diy_vs_pro":411,"related_template_ids_curated":424,"schema":435,"classification":437},{"meta_title":181,"meta_description":182,"primary_keyword":183,"secondary_keywords":184},"Offer of Letter of Recommendation Template (Free Word)","Free offer of letter of recommendation template. Confirm your willingness to recommend an employee, colleague, or student in a professional written letter. Free Word and PDF download.","offer of letter of recommendation template",[185,186,187,188,189,190,191],"letter of recommendation offer template","offer to write recommendation letter","recommendation letter agreement template","professional reference letter offer","free letter of recommendation template word","how to offer a letter of recommendation","business recommendation letter template",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":197,"legal_review_recommended":178,"signature_required":178},"easy",{"what_it_is":199,"when_you_need_it":200,"whats_inside":201},"An Offer of Letter of Recommendation is a formal written notice in which a manager, employer, professor, or colleague confirms their willingness to provide a positive written recommendation on behalf of another person. This free Word download gives you a professionally structured letter you can edit online in minutes and export as PDF to share with the recipient.\n","Use it when an employee, student, or colleague has asked whether you are willing to serve as a reference, and you want to confirm your agreement in writing before the formal recommendation is requested. It is also useful when proactively offering to recommend a departing employee or valued contact.\n","A clear opening statement of the offer, a brief description of the relationship and basis for the recommendation, an outline of what the letter will cover, any conditions or limitations, and contact details for follow-up.\n",[203,207,210,214,218],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Managers and supervisors","Confirming in writing a willingness to recommend a departing team member","persona-hr-manager",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":206},"HR professionals","Standardizing the process for offering references across the organization",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"University professors","Notifying a student that they are prepared to write an academic recommendation","persona-student-entrepreneur",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Small business owners","Providing a formal reference offer to a former employee or contractor","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Senior executives","Offering a recommendation to a colleague transitioning to a new role or board position","persona-ceo",[223,227,230,234,238,241],{"situation":224,"recommended_template":225,"slug":226},"Confirming willingness to recommend a current or former employee","Offer of Letter of Recommendation (Employee)","offer-of-letter-of-recommendation-D493",{"situation":228,"recommended_template":229,"slug":226},"Writing the actual recommendation once requested","Letter of Recommendation",{"situation":231,"recommended_template":232,"slug":233},"Confirming employment history and duties without a personal endorsement","Employment Verification Letter","verification-of-employment-and-letter-of-recommendation-D501",{"situation":235,"recommended_template":236,"slug":237},"Recommending a business partner or vendor to a third party","Business Reference Letter","reference-check-letter-D601",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":237},"Declining a recommendation request professionally","Letter Declining to Provide a Reference",{"situation":242,"recommended_template":243,"slug":226},"Recommending a student for academic admission or scholarship","Academic Letter of Recommendation",[245,248,251,253,256,259,262,265],{"term":246,"definition":247},"Offer of Recommendation","A written notice confirming that the author is willing and prepared to provide a formal letter of recommendation on behalf of the named individual.",{"term":249,"definition":250},"Reference","A person who can speak to the qualifications, character, or performance of another individual, typically in a professional or academic context.",{"term":229,"definition":252},"A formal written endorsement from a reference that describes the subject's skills, achievements, and suitability for a specific role, program, or opportunity.",{"term":254,"definition":255},"Referee","The person providing the recommendation — also referred to as the recommender or reference.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Recipient","The individual on whose behalf the recommendation is being offered — the former employee, student, or colleague.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Scope of Recommendation","The specific contexts, roles, or qualities the recommender is prepared to speak to in the formal letter.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Conditional Offer","An offer of recommendation subject to specific conditions, such as receiving an updated CV or a description of the target role before drafting the letter.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Character Reference","A recommendation that focuses on personal qualities — integrity, work ethic, interpersonal skills — rather than specific job performance metrics.",[269,274,279,284,289,294,299,304],{"name":270,"plain_english":271,"sample_language":272,"common_mistake":273},"Salutation and date","Opens the letter with the recipient's name, the date, and a formal greeting establishing the professional tone.","[DATE]\n\nDear [RECIPIENT NAME],","Using an informal greeting like 'Hi [Name]' — this undermines the professional weight of the offer and may not be taken seriously by third parties who receive a copy.",{"name":275,"plain_english":276,"sample_language":277,"common_mistake":278},"Opening statement of offer","The first paragraph clearly states that the writer is offering to provide a letter of recommendation and names the person being recommended.","I am writing to confirm that I am pleased to offer a letter of recommendation on behalf of [RECIPIENT NAME] for [PURPOSE / ROLE / PROGRAM].","Burying the offer in the second or third paragraph. The recipient needs to understand the letter's purpose in the first sentence.",{"name":280,"plain_english":281,"sample_language":282,"common_mistake":283},"Statement of relationship","Explains how the writer knows the recipient — their working relationship, duration, and capacity — to establish credibility for the recommendation.","I had the pleasure of working with [RECIPIENT NAME] for [DURATION] in my capacity as [YOUR TITLE] at [ORGANIZATION], during which time [HE/SHE/THEY] served as [RECIPIENT'S TITLE].","Omitting the duration or nature of the relationship. Without context, the recommendation carries little weight — reviewers need to understand the basis for the endorsement.",{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Basis and scope of recommendation","Describes the specific skills, accomplishments, or qualities the recommender is prepared to speak to in the formal letter.","My recommendation will speak to [RECIPIENT NAME]'s [SPECIFIC SKILLS OR QUALITIES], including [EXAMPLE 1] and [EXAMPLE 2], as observed during [CONTEXT OR PROJECT].","Keeping the scope vague with phrases like 'I will say good things.' Recipients need to know what the letter will cover so they can decide whether this reference is the right fit for a particular application.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Expression of confidence","A direct statement endorsing the recipient's suitability for the opportunity they are pursuing.","I have full confidence in [RECIPIENT NAME]'s ability to excel in [ROLE / PROGRAM / CONTEXT] and believe [HE/SHE/THEY] would be a valuable asset to any organization.","Using hedged language like 'I believe [RECIPIENT] may be suitable.' Lukewarm language in an offer signals a reluctant reference and may prompt the recipient to seek a stronger recommender.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Conditions or limitations (if applicable)","States any reasonable conditions attached to the offer — such as needing a current CV, a description of the target role, or a deadline for the request.","To ensure the recommendation is as specific and relevant as possible, I would appreciate receiving [RECIPIENT NAME]'s updated CV and a brief description of the role or program by [DATE].","Omitting conditions entirely and then being caught unprepared when the formal request arrives with no context. Setting expectations upfront avoids a rushed or generic letter.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Availability and contact details","Invites the recipient or the requesting organization to follow up and provides the recommender's direct contact information.","Please feel free to reach out to me directly at [EMAIL ADDRESS] or [PHONE NUMBER] should you have any questions or require additional information.","Providing only a general organizational email address. Recommendation requests often need a direct contact — an unmonitored inbox delays the process.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Closing and signature","A professional closing statement reiterating goodwill toward the recipient, followed by the recommender's signature, name, and title.","I wish [RECIPIENT NAME] every success in [HIS/HER/THEIR] endeavors.\n\nSincerely,\n\n[YOUR FULL NAME]\n[YOUR TITLE]\n[ORGANIZATION]\n[DATE]","Signing with a first name only. The full name, title, and organization are necessary for the recipient's application file and lend authority to the recommendation.",[310,315,320,325,330,335],{"step":311,"title":312,"description":313,"tip":314},1,"Add the date and recipient's details","Enter today's date at the top of the letter and address it to the person you are recommending by their full name. If you are sending it to an organization rather than the individual, address it to the relevant contact.","Use the date the letter is sent, not the date you drafted it — a date mismatch looks careless if the letter is filed alongside other dated documents.",{"step":316,"title":317,"description":318,"tip":319},2,"Write a clear opening offer statement","State in your first sentence that you are offering to provide a letter of recommendation and name the purpose — a specific role, graduate program, award, or general professional reference.","Naming the specific opportunity in the opening line makes the letter more targeted and signals that you have already had a conversation with the recipient about their plans.",{"step":321,"title":322,"description":323,"tip":324},3,"Describe your relationship with the recipient","Note how you know the person, your respective roles, and how long you worked together. Aim for two to three sentences that establish your authority to speak to their qualifications.","Quantify the relationship where possible — '3 years as their direct manager on a team of 12' is more credible than 'we worked together for several years.'",{"step":326,"title":327,"description":328,"tip":329},4,"Define the scope of your recommendation","Identify two or three specific qualities, skills, or achievements you will cover in the formal letter. This helps the recipient assess whether your endorsement fits the opportunity they are pursuing.","Ask the recipient to share the job description or program requirements before finalizing the scope — a targeted recommendation outperforms a generic one.",{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},5,"State any conditions or information you need","If you need their updated CV, a list of target organizations, or a deadline, include this in a brief paragraph so the recipient knows exactly what to provide before you draft the formal letter.","Setting a soft deadline for receiving materials — two weeks before the application deadline — protects both parties from a last-minute scramble.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},6,"Provide your direct contact details and close professionally","Include your direct email and phone number, sign off with your full name and title, and close with a genuine expression of support for the recipient's next step.","If you anticipate the recommendation being requested by a third party directly, add a line indicating you are open to being contacted by admissions offices or HR departments.",[341,345,349,353],{"mistake":342,"why_it_matters":343,"fix":344},"Offering a recommendation without knowing the target opportunity","A generic offer may not match what the recipient actually needs — a recommendation for a sales leadership role requires different content than one for a graduate school application.","Have a brief conversation with the recipient before drafting the offer to confirm the specific opportunity, timeline, and what they most need the letter to address.",{"mistake":346,"why_it_matters":347,"fix":348},"Using hedged or lukewarm language","Phrases like 'I can try to write something' or 'I believe they may be a reasonable candidate' signal ambivalence and may prompt the recipient to seek a more enthusiastic reference.","If you are not prepared to offer a strong, positive recommendation, decline professionally rather than providing a weak one that could harm the recipient's application.",{"mistake":350,"why_it_matters":351,"fix":352},"Omitting your title and organizational affiliation","A letter signed with a first name only provides no context for the recommender's authority and is often discarded by HR teams and admissions offices.","Always include your full name, current title, organization name, and direct contact information below your signature.",{"mistake":354,"why_it_matters":355,"fix":356},"Not setting a deadline for receiving supporting materials","Without a clear timeline, recipients often submit materials the day before their application deadline, leaving the recommender no time to write a thoughtful letter.","State in the offer letter that you need the recipient's CV and opportunity description at least two to three weeks before the application deadline.",[358,361,364,367,370,373,376,379],{"question":359,"answer":360},"What is an offer of letter of recommendation?","An offer of letter of recommendation is a formal written notice in which a manager, professor, or colleague confirms their willingness to write a positive recommendation on behalf of another person. It is distinct from the recommendation letter itself — it is a preliminary step that confirms the recommender's agreement and outlines the scope and any conditions of the forthcoming endorsement.\n",{"question":362,"answer":363},"When should I send an offer of letter of recommendation?","Send it after a verbal conversation in which you agreed to provide a reference, to confirm the agreement in writing before the formal request arrives. It is also appropriate to send one proactively when a valued employee is leaving, to signal your support before they begin their job search. Having the offer in writing helps the recipient plan their application timeline with confidence.\n",{"question":365,"answer":366},"What is the difference between an offer of recommendation and the recommendation letter itself?","The offer of recommendation confirms your willingness and readiness to write the letter — it is sent to the person being recommended. The recommendation letter is the formal endorsement sent to employers, admissions offices, or other requesting organizations. The offer comes first and sets the terms; the letter follows once the recipient provides the target opportunity details.\n",{"question":368,"answer":369},"Does an offer of letter of recommendation need to be signed?","A formal signature is not legally required, but including your full name, title, and organization below a professional sign-off adds authority and makes the letter easier to file. For letters sent by email, a typed signature block with your contact details serves the same purpose.\n",{"question":371,"answer":372},"What should I include in an offer of letter of recommendation?","Include a clear opening statement of your offer, a description of your relationship with the recipient, the specific qualities or achievements you are prepared to speak to, any conditions such as receiving an updated CV, your direct contact details, and a professional closing. Keeping the letter to one page is standard for this document type.\n",{"question":374,"answer":375},"Can I offer a recommendation with conditions?","Yes — it is entirely appropriate to state that you need certain materials before drafting the formal letter, such as an updated CV, a description of the role or program, or a list of organizations being targeted. Conditional offers are professional and help ensure the final recommendation is specific and effective rather than generic.\n",{"question":377,"answer":378},"What should I do if I cannot provide a strong recommendation?","Decline the request professionally rather than offering a weak or hedged recommendation. A lukewarm letter can actively harm the recipient's chances. You can decline by citing a limited working relationship, insufficient time, or simply noting that another reference may be better positioned to speak to the specific opportunity.\n",{"question":380,"answer":381},"How long should an offer of letter of recommendation be?","One page is standard. The offer letter is a preliminary communication, not the full endorsement — its purpose is to confirm your agreement, set expectations, and request any materials you need. A concise, well-structured letter of 200–350 words is appropriate and more likely to be read carefully than a longer document.\n",[383,387,390,394],{"industry":384,"icon_asset_id":385,"specifics":386},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Partners and senior managers routinely offer recommendations to departing associates pursuing roles at client organizations or graduate business programs.",{"industry":388,"icon_asset_id":385,"specifics":389},"Higher Education","Professors and department heads use offer letters to confirm their willingness to recommend students for graduate admission, fellowships, or competitive academic awards.",{"industry":391,"icon_asset_id":392,"specifics":393},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Engineering managers and CTOs frequently offer recommendations for engineers and product managers moving to new companies, open-source roles, or technical advisory positions.",{"industry":395,"icon_asset_id":396,"specifics":397},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Attending physicians and department directors use recommendation offers when supporting residents, nurses, or colleagues applying for specialist programs, hospital privileges, or research positions.",[399,402,405,408],{"vs":229,"vs_template_id":400,"summary":401},"","A letter of recommendation is the formal endorsement sent directly to an employer, admissions office, or program on behalf of the applicant. An offer of letter of recommendation is the preliminary notice sent to the applicant confirming your willingness to write it. The offer comes first; the letter follows once the applicant provides the target details.",{"vs":232,"vs_template_id":403,"summary":404},"employment-verification-letter-D505","An employment verification letter confirms objective employment facts — dates, title, and salary — without personal endorsement. An offer of recommendation signals a willingness to advocate for the person's qualifications and character. Use a verification letter when only factual confirmation is needed; use the recommendation offer when active endorsement is appropriate.",{"vs":406,"vs_template_id":400,"summary":407},"Reference Check Authorization Form","A reference check authorization form is completed by the applicant to give employers permission to contact references. An offer of letter of recommendation is written by the recommender to confirm their agreement to provide an endorsement. They address opposite sides of the same process — the applicant's authorization versus the recommender's confirmation.",{"vs":409,"vs_template_id":400,"summary":410},"Character Reference Letter","A character reference letter is the final written endorsement focusing on personal qualities rather than professional performance. An offer of recommendation is the preparatory step that precedes any reference letter — professional or personal. The offer sets expectations and ensures both parties are aligned before the formal letter is drafted.",{"use_template":412,"template_plus_review":416,"custom_drafted":420},{"best_for":413,"cost":414,"time":415},"Managers, professors, and professionals offering standard employment or academic recommendations","Free","10–15 minutes",{"best_for":417,"cost":418,"time":419},"Senior executives offering recommendations in regulated industries or where the letter may be filed with a licensing body","$50–$150 (brief review by an HR consultant or communications professional)","1–2 hours",{"best_for":421,"cost":422,"time":423},"High-stakes endorsements for executive appointments, board positions, or formal credentialing bodies requiring tailored language","$200–$500","1–2 days",[233,425,426,427,428,429,430,431,432,433,434,237],"job-offer-letter-long-D12769","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","employment-agreement-executive-D543","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","fixed-term-contract-D13225","remote-work-agreement-D13282","temporary-employment-contract-D12734","employee-handbook-D712",{"emit_how_to":436,"emit_defined_term":436},true,{"primary_folder":97,"secondary_folder":438,"document_type":439,"industry":440,"business_stage":441,"tags":442,"confidence":447},"offboarding-and-references","letter","general","all-stages",[443,444,445,446],"offboarding","hr","letter-of-recommendation","reference",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is an Offer of Letter of Recommendation?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Offer of Letter of Recommendation\u003C/strong> is a formal written notice in which a manager, supervisor, professor, or professional colleague confirms their willingness to write a positive recommendation on behalf of a named individual. It is sent to the person being recommended — not to the employer or institution — and serves as a preliminary step that precedes the formal endorsement letter itself. The document establishes the recommender's relationship with the recipient, outlines the specific qualities or achievements the letter will address, and may include any conditions the recommender needs before drafting the full recommendation, such as an updated CV or a description of the target role.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written offer, both parties are relying on a verbal agreement that is easy to misremember or misinterpret — leaving the recommender unprepared and the recipient uncertain about what their reference will actually say. A formal offer letter sets clear expectations on both sides: the recipient knows the scope and tone of the endorsement before listing you as a reference, and you have a record of the agreed terms if questions arise later. For organizations standardizing how references are offered and managed, this template eliminates inconsistency and protects the recommender from being listed without their knowledge. Using this template, you can confirm your support in under 15 minutes with a letter that is professional, specific, and ready to file.\u003C/p>\n",1781186018434]