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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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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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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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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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This free Word download gives you a professionally structured template you can edit online and export as PDF to attach to an employment contract or post to job boards.\n","Use it when hiring a new project manager, restructuring an existing PM role, or formalizing responsibilities for a current employee whose duties have evolved beyond their original title. It also serves as Schedule A for an employment contract, giving both parties a signed record of agreed-upon duties.\n","Role title and department, reporting hierarchy, core project management duties, authority limits and budget accountability, required education and certifications, preferred skills and experience, and employment classification. The document is designed to attach directly to an employment agreement as a Schedule of Duties.\n",[201,205,209,213,217,220],{"title":202,"use_case":203,"icon_asset_id":204},"HR managers","Standardizing PM role definitions across departments and hiring cycles","persona-hr-manager",{"title":206,"use_case":207,"icon_asset_id":208},"Operations directors","Formalizing PM authority levels and reporting lines before a new hire starts","persona-operations-director",{"title":210,"use_case":211,"icon_asset_id":212},"Startup founders","Defining the first PM hire's responsibilities and scope before onboarding","persona-startup-founder",{"title":214,"use_case":215,"icon_asset_id":216},"Recruitment agencies","Generating compliant, role-specific descriptions to place PM candidates","persona-staffing-agency",{"title":218,"use_case":219,"icon_asset_id":208},"Department heads","Documenting changed PM duties when a role expands beyond its original 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hierarchy showing who the project manager reports to and which roles or teams report to them.",{"term":259,"definition":260},"Budget Authority","The maximum dollar value of spending or procurement decisions a project manager can approve without escalating to a superior.",{"term":262,"definition":263},"PMP Certification","Project Management Professional — a credential issued by the Project Management Institute (PMI) that validates formal training in project management methodology.",{"term":265,"definition":266},"PRINCE2","Projects in Controlled Environments — a structured project management methodology widely used in the UK, EU, and Australia, often required for public-sector PM roles.",{"term":268,"definition":269},"Scope Creep","The gradual, uncontrolled expansion of a project's objectives beyond the original brief, typically driven by unmanaged stakeholder requests.",{"term":271,"definition":272},"KPI (Key Performance Indicator)","A measurable value used to evaluate whether a project manager or project is achieving its objectives within the agreed scope, budget, and timeline.",{"term":274,"definition":275},"At-Will Employment","An employment arrangement in which either party may end the relationship at any time for any lawful reason — applicable in most US states but not in Canada, the UK, or the EU.",{"term":277,"definition":278},"Constructive Dismissal","A legal claim that arises when an employer unilaterally changes an employee's role, duties, or conditions so significantly that the employee is effectively forced to resign.",{"term":280,"definition":281},"FLSA Exemption","A classification under the US Fair Labor Standards Act that exempts certain salaried employees from overtime requirements — most project manager roles qualify as exempt under the executive or administrative test.",[283,288,293,298,303,308,313,318,323],{"name":284,"plain_english":285,"sample_language":286,"common_mistake":287},"Role title, department, and classification","States the exact job title, the department or business unit the PM belongs to, and the FLSA or employment classification (exempt salaried, in most cases).","Position: Project Manager | Department: [DEPARTMENT NAME] | Reports To: [TITLE] | FLSA Classification: Exempt — Administrative/Executive | Employment Type: [FULL-TIME / CONTRACT]","Using a generic title like 'Manager' without specifying the project management function. Vague titles create classification ambiguity and complicate performance reviews and termination proceedings.",{"name":289,"plain_english":290,"sample_language":291,"common_mistake":292},"Reporting hierarchy and direct reports","Identifies who the PM reports to and lists the roles that report to the PM, establishing the chain of authority and accountability.","The Project Manager reports directly to the [VP of Operations / Director of [DEPARTMENT]]. Direct reports include: [PROJECT COORDINATOR], [BUSINESS ANALYST], and [TECHNICAL LEAD], as assigned by project.","Omitting the PM's own direct reports. Courts and HR tribunals use the reporting structure to determine whether a role change constitutes a demotion — missing this field weakens the employer's position.",{"name":294,"plain_english":295,"sample_language":296,"common_mistake":297},"Core duties and primary responsibilities","The main list of project management functions the employee is expected to perform — scope definition, scheduling, budget tracking, stakeholder communication, and risk management.","The Project Manager shall: (a) define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management; (b) develop and maintain detailed project schedules using [TOOL]; (c) monitor and control project budgets up to $[AMOUNT]; (d) identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; (e) deliver project status reports to stakeholders on a [WEEKLY / BIWEEKLY] basis.","Listing responsibilities so broadly that any task could be assigned without notice — or so narrowly that role evolution requires formal contract amendments. Strike a balance with a residual-duties clause ('and such other duties as may reasonably be assigned').",{"name":299,"plain_english":300,"sample_language":301,"common_mistake":302},"Authority limits and budget accountability","Specifies the dollar threshold up to which the PM can approve spending without escalation, and defines what procurement or resource decisions require sign-off from a senior leader.","The Project Manager has authority to approve project expenditures up to $[AMOUNT] per line item without prior approval. Expenditures exceeding $[AMOUNT] require written approval from the [VP / CFO / DIRECTOR]. Vendor contracts above $[AMOUNT] must be reviewed by Legal before execution.","Not including this clause at all. Without documented authority limits, the company is exposed to unauthorized commitments and the PM is exposed to disciplinary action for decisions they believed were within their scope.",{"name":304,"plain_english":305,"sample_language":306,"common_mistake":307},"Required qualifications and education","Lists the minimum educational background and professional certifications needed to be considered for the role — typically a bachelor's degree and PMP or PRINCE2 for mid-to-senior positions.","Required: Bachelor's degree in [Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field]. Minimum [X] years of project management experience. PMP certification required [or must be obtained within 12 months of hire]. Proficiency in [MS Project / Jira / Asana / Monday.com].","Setting qualification thresholds that screen out protected classes without business justification. A requirement for 10+ years of experience for a mid-level role may be challenged under age or gender discrimination statutes in several jurisdictions.",{"name":309,"plain_english":310,"sample_language":311,"common_mistake":312},"Preferred skills and competencies","Identifies desirable (but not mandatory) skills — agile methodologies, stakeholder management, specific industry experience — that differentiate strong candidates.","Preferred: Experience with Agile/Scrum frameworks. PgMP or PRINCE2 certification. Familiarity with [INDUSTRY]-specific compliance requirements. Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams of [X]+ members and budgets exceeding $[AMOUNT].","Listing preferred skills in mandatory language ('must have') and required skills in optional language ('nice to have'). The distinction matters legally — courts use the written job description to evaluate whether a termination for failure to meet requirements was justified.",{"name":314,"plain_english":315,"sample_language":316,"common_mistake":317},"Performance standards and KPIs","States the measurable outcomes the PM is expected to achieve — on-time delivery rates, budget variance thresholds, stakeholder satisfaction scores — and the review cadence.","Performance will be assessed against: (a) on-time project delivery rate of [X]% or higher; (b) budget variance of no more than [X]% across managed projects; (c) stakeholder satisfaction score of [X]/5 or above on post-project surveys. Formal performance reviews conducted [ANNUALLY / SEMI-ANNUALLY].","Leaving KPIs out of the job description entirely and managing them informally. When a PM is terminated for performance, the absence of written standards makes it difficult to defend the decision against a wrongful dismissal claim.",{"name":319,"plain_english":320,"sample_language":321,"common_mistake":322},"Physical, travel, and work-location requirements","Discloses whether the role is on-site, hybrid, or remote; expected travel percentage; and any physical demands relevant to the work environment.","This role is [ON-SITE / HYBRID / REMOTE]. Expected travel: up to [X]% annually, including visits to [CLIENT SITES / PROJECT LOCATIONS / VENDOR OFFICES]. Physical requirements: ability to work at a computer workstation for extended periods.","Omitting location and travel expectations from the description and imposing them after hire. Unilaterally adding substantial travel requirements post-hire is a textbook constructive dismissal trigger in Canada and the UK.",{"name":324,"plain_english":325,"sample_language":326,"common_mistake":327},"Confidentiality and IP obligations reference","Notes that the PM is subject to the confidentiality and IP assignment provisions of the broader employment agreement — ensuring the job description cross-references binding obligations already in place.","All project data, client information, proprietary methodologies, and deliverables produced by the Project Manager in connection with this role are subject to the Confidentiality and Intellectual Property Assignment clauses set out in the Employee's Employment Agreement dated [DATE].","Treating the job description as a standalone document with no reference to the employment contract. Without a cross-reference, courts may treat the job description as the complete agreement, undermining IP and confidentiality provisions in the main contract.",[329,334,339,344,349,354,359,364],{"step":330,"title":331,"description":332,"tip":333},1,"Enter the role title, department, and classification","Fill in the exact job title, business unit, reporting manager's title, and FLSA classification. Confirm whether the role is full-time, part-time, or fixed-term before completing this section.","Cross-check the job title against your existing org chart before finalizing — title inflation (e.g., 'Senior' applied without a genuine seniority distinction) creates compensation equity issues downstream.",{"step":335,"title":336,"description":337,"tip":338},2,"Define the reporting hierarchy and direct reports","Name the specific title the PM reports to and list all roles that will report to the PM. If direct reports vary by project, use 'as assigned by project' language rather than naming individuals.","Locking in direct reports by name instead of title forces a job description amendment every time the team changes — use titles.",{"step":340,"title":341,"description":342,"tip":343},3,"Write out core duties with specific action verbs","List 8–12 primary responsibilities using action verbs — 'develops,' 'monitors,' 'coordinates,' 'approves.' Include scope indicators (budget range, team size, tool names) to make duties concrete and enforceable.","End the duties list with a residual-duties clause to preserve flexibility: 'and such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by [TITLE] from time to time.'",{"step":345,"title":346,"description":347,"tip":348},4,"Insert the authority and budget approval limits","Set the specific dollar threshold the PM can approve independently, the escalation threshold requiring senior approval, and the contract-signing limit requiring legal review.","Align these thresholds with your company's existing procurement policy — inconsistency between the job description and the policy creates disputes over whether a PM acted within their authority.",{"step":350,"title":351,"description":352,"tip":353},5,"Set required qualifications carefully","List education, years of experience, and certifications as minimum thresholds — not aspirational targets. Review each requirement against EEOC and equivalent guidelines to confirm it is job-related and consistent with business necessity.","If PMP certification is preferred but not required on day one, phrase it as 'required within 12 months of hire' to keep your candidate pool wide while setting a clear expectation.",{"step":355,"title":356,"description":357,"tip":358},6,"Add measurable KPIs and performance standards","Include at least three quantified performance standards: on-time delivery rate, budget variance ceiling, and stakeholder satisfaction score. Specify the review cadence — annual, semi-annual, or quarterly.","KPIs written into the signed job description become the evidentiary standard if you need to defend a performance-based termination. Informal verbal targets provide almost no protection.",{"step":360,"title":361,"description":362,"tip":363},7,"Confirm location, travel, and schedule requirements","State whether the role is on-site, hybrid, or remote. Specify travel percentage and any irregular schedule requirements (e.g., client site visits, global time zones). Include any physical requirements relevant to the work environment.","If the role is hybrid, specify the minimum number of on-site days per week — 'hybrid' without specifics is routinely contested by employees seeking fully remote arrangements.",{"step":365,"title":366,"description":367,"tip":368},8,"Cross-reference the employment contract and have both parties sign","Add a cross-reference to the employment agreement and attach this document as Schedule A. Both the employer's authorized representative and the employee should sign and date the job description alongside the main contract.","Execute the job description before the employee's first day — post-start-date signatures raise fresh-consideration problems in common-law jurisdictions and can void restrictive covenants.",[370,374,378,382,386,390],{"mistake":371,"why_it_matters":372,"fix":373},"Listing all skills as mandatory regardless of actual necessity","Overstating mandatory requirements exposes the company to discrimination claims if a protected-class candidate is screened out by a non-job-related threshold, and weakens termination defenses when the employee never met the inflated bar.","Separate requirements into 'required' and 'preferred' sections with clear language. Only mark as required what is genuinely necessary to perform the role on day one.",{"mistake":375,"why_it_matters":376,"fix":377},"Omitting budget authority limits","Without documented spending thresholds, a PM who commits the company to an unauthorized vendor contract has a credible defense that their authority was never defined — making disciplinary action difficult to sustain.","State specific dollar thresholds for independent approval and escalation in the authority clause, and align those thresholds with your procurement policy.",{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Using the job description as a standalone document without linking it to an employment contract","A job description that isn't cross-referenced to an employment agreement may be treated by courts as the complete governing document, stripping away confidentiality, IP assignment, and non-compete protections in the main contract.","Add a cross-reference clause and attach the job description as a signed Schedule A to the employment contract — both documents should reference each other by date.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Excluding measurable KPIs from the performance standards clause","Terminating a PM for underperformance without written, signed performance standards is difficult to defend against a wrongful dismissal claim — particularly in Canada and the UK, where the burden of proof on the employer is high.","Include at least three quantified KPIs with defined review dates. Generic language like 'meets performance expectations' has no evidentiary value.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Signing the job description after the employee's start date","In common-law jurisdictions, adding a signed Schedule of Duties after employment begins requires fresh consideration to be enforceable. Without it, restrictive covenants and IP assignment clauses in the attached contract may be voided.","Execute the job description simultaneously with the employment contract, before the first day of work. If post-start execution is unavoidable, document a specific additional benefit provided as consideration.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Omitting travel and work-location terms from the description","Imposing significant travel or location changes on a PM after hire — when the job description was silent on those requirements — is one of the most common constructive dismissal triggers in Canada and the UK.","State expected travel percentage, on-site days, and any location flexibility in the work-location clause before signing. Use ranges where the requirement may vary (e.g., '10–25% travel depending on project phase').",[395,398,401,404,407,410,413,416,419],{"question":396,"answer":397},"What is a project manager job description?","A project manager job description is a formal document that defines the responsibilities, authority, qualifications, reporting structure, and performance standards for a PM role. When signed and attached to an employment contract as a Schedule of Duties, it becomes a legally binding record of agreed-upon role expectations — useful for onboarding, performance management, and defending termination decisions.\n",{"question":399,"answer":400},"What should a project manager job description include?","At minimum: role title and classification, reporting hierarchy, core duties with specific deliverables, budget authority limits, required and preferred qualifications, measurable performance standards, work location and travel requirements, and a cross-reference to the governing employment agreement. Missing authority limits or KPIs are the two omissions most likely to create legal exposure.\n",{"question":402,"answer":403},"Does a job description need to be signed to be legally binding?","A job description attached as Schedule A to a signed employment contract is generally enforceable when properly executed in most jurisdictions. As a standalone document without a signature, it has persuasive but limited legal weight. For the document to bind both parties — particularly on duties, authority, and performance standards — it should be signed by both the employer's authorized representative and the employee before the start date.\n",{"question":405,"answer":406},"Can I change a project manager's job description after they are hired?","Material changes to duties, reporting structure, or authority without employee consent can constitute constructive dismissal in Canada, the UK, and the EU. In the US, at-will employment generally allows role adjustments, but even at-will employees may have contract-based claims if the job description was incorporated into the employment agreement. The safest approach is to obtain written consent — or provide additional consideration — any time a signed job description is substantially amended.\n",{"question":408,"answer":409},"What qualifications should I require for a project manager role?","Standard minimum requirements for a mid-level PM include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, 3–5 years of project management experience, and a PMP or equivalent certification. Senior roles typically require 7–10 years of experience and a track record managing budgets above $500K. All requirements should be genuinely job-related — requirements that disproportionately screen out protected classes without business justification may violate EEOC, Human Rights Code, or Equality Act standards depending on jurisdiction.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"What is the difference between a job description and an employment contract?","A job description defines what the employee will do — duties, qualifications, authority, and KPIs. An employment contract defines the terms of the employment relationship — compensation, benefits, IP assignment, non-compete, termination, and governing law. The job description is typically incorporated as Schedule A to the contract. Relying on a job description alone leaves the employer without enforceable confidentiality, IP, and termination provisions.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"Should I include PMP certification as a mandatory requirement?","For mid-to-senior PM roles, PMP certification is widely recognized as a relevant and defensible mandatory requirement. For junior or coordinator-level roles, marking it as preferred rather than required keeps the candidate pool wider. A practical middle ground is 'PMP required within 12 months of hire' — this sets a clear expectation while allowing experienced PMs who are not yet certified to apply. Some jurisdictions and industries (construction, government) have sector-specific certifications that are more relevant than PMP.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"How does a project manager job description limit constructive dismissal risk?","A signed job description establishes the documented baseline for the role. If an employer later expands duties significantly, removes budget authority, demotes the PM in the reporting structure, or adds substantial travel, the deviation from the signed description is measurable — and the employer can document consent to any changes. Without this baseline, employees in Canada, the UK, and the EU can argue any material change constitutes constructive dismissal with no written record to contradict them.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Can a project manager job description be used for a contractor?","A job description designed for an employee should not be used unchanged for an independent contractor engagement. Using it as-is risks misclassification — regulators in the US (IRS), Canada (CRA), and the UK (HMRC) look at behavioral control when determining worker status, and a detailed duties schedule is one indicator of an employment relationship. For contractors, use a Statement of Work or Independent Contractor Agreement with a deliverables-based scope instead of a duties-based job description.\n",[423,427,431,435],{"industry":424,"icon_asset_id":425,"specifics":426},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","PM descriptions in tech typically require Agile or Scrum methodology experience, sprint planning accountability, and familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, or Azure DevOps alongside standard budget and timeline ownership.",{"industry":428,"icon_asset_id":429,"specifics":430},"Construction and Engineering","industry-construction","Construction PM roles require site-safety compliance obligations, subcontractor management authority, lien-waiver coordination, and specific certifications such as PMP, CCM, or OSHA 30 depending on project scale.",{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","Healthcare PM job descriptions must reference HIPAA data-handling obligations, regulatory project timelines (FDA submissions, Joint Commission audits), and coordination with clinical compliance teams as part of core duties.",{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Financial services PM descriptions commonly include regulatory change management responsibilities, audit trail documentation requirements, and authority limits tied to financial controls frameworks such as SOX or Basel III.",[440,443,445,449],{"vs":441,"vs_template_id":241,"summary":442},"Employment Contract","An employment contract governs the full employment relationship — compensation, benefits, IP, non-compete, and termination. A project manager job description defines only the scope and expectations of the role itself. The two documents work together: the job description is typically attached as Schedule A to the employment contract and both are signed simultaneously before the employee's start date.",{"vs":103,"vs_template_id":244,"summary":444},"A contractor agreement engages a self-employed PM for project-based or fixed-term work with no employment entitlements — no benefits, no FLSA protections, no tax withholding. Using an employee-style job description for a contractor relationship is a misclassification risk. When engaging a PM as a contractor, use a Statement of Work or Independent Contractor Agreement with deliverables-based scope instead.",{"vs":446,"vs_template_id":447,"summary":448},"Job Offer Letter","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","An offer letter confirms the role and key terms to secure candidate acceptance. It does not contain the full duties schedule, authority limits, KPIs, or Schedule A cross-reference needed to make the job description binding. A project manager job description supplements — rather than replaces — the offer letter and must be separately executed as part of onboarding.",{"vs":450,"vs_template_id":451,"summary":452},"Executive Employment Agreement","employment-agreement-executive-D543","An executive employment agreement covers a C-suite or VP-level hire with equity, enhanced severance, change-of-control provisions, and heavily negotiated non-compete terms. A project manager job description applies to mid-to-senior individual contributors or team leads whose role scope can be captured in a standard duties schedule without executive-level contractual complexity.",{"use_template":454,"template_plus_review":458,"custom_drafted":462},{"best_for":455,"cost":456,"time":457},"Standard domestic PM hires at the mid-level or senior IC level in a single jurisdiction","Free","20–30 minutes",{"best_for":459,"cost":460,"time":461},"PM hires with significant budget authority, cross-border employment, or roles in regulated industries","$200–$500 for an HR advisor or employment lawyer review","1–2 days",{"best_for":463,"cost":464,"time":465},"Program directors or PMO leads with executive-level authority, equity, and complex severance exposure","$800–$2,500+","3–7 days",[467,472,477,482],{"code":468,"name":469,"flag_asset_id":470,"note":471},"us","United States","flag-us","Most project manager roles qualify as FLSA-exempt under the executive or administrative exemption, meaning no overtime is required — confirm the role meets the salary threshold ($684/week as of 2024) and the duties test. State-specific rules apply in California, New York, and Washington; California's EEOC-equivalent standards impose stricter job-requirement justification obligations. Non-compete clauses referenced in the employment contract are unenforceable in California and Minnesota regardless of what the job description states.",{"code":473,"name":474,"flag_asset_id":475,"note":476},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","At-will employment does not exist in Canada. Any job description signed alongside an employment contract must include termination notice provisions that meet or exceed provincial Employment Standards Act minimums. In Ontario, material changes to a PM's documented role — duties, authority, location — without consent can trigger constructive dismissal claims with common-law notice potentially reaching one month per year of service. Quebec-based employees require French-language job descriptions under the Charter of the French Language (Bill 101).",{"code":478,"name":479,"flag_asset_id":480,"note":481},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","UK employers must provide a written statement of employment particulars — which includes a job description or duties summary — on or before the employee's first day under the Employment Rights Act 1996. A PM job description that becomes materially inconsistent with actual duties over time creates implied variation of contract risk. PRINCE2 and APM PMQ certifications are widely used as qualification benchmarks in the UK in place of or alongside PMP. Equality Act 2010 requirements apply to mandatory qualification thresholds.",{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires written terms including a description of duties to be provided within 7 calendar days of the start date. Member states including Germany, France, and the Netherlands impose strong protections against unilateral role changes — an employer amending a signed job description without consent may trigger claims under works council consultation requirements or individual employment law. Post-employment non-competes referenced in the employment contract typically require financial compensation of 25–100% of salary to be enforceable across most EU member states.",[241,244,447,451,488,489,490,491,492,493,494,495],"non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employee-handbook-D712","fixed-term-contract-D13225","remote-work-agreement-D13282","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","temporary-employment-contract-D12734","general-non-compete-agreement-D882","project-plan-D12775",{"emit_how_to":193,"emit_defined_term":193},{"primary_folder":93,"secondary_folder":498,"document_type":499,"industry":500,"business_stage":501,"tags":502,"confidence":508},"job-descriptions","form","general","all-stages",[503,504,505,506,507],"project-management","hiring","hr","template","job-description",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Project Manager Job Description?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Project Manager Job Description\u003C/strong> is a formal document that defines the full scope of a project manager's role — covering core duties, authority limits, required qualifications, reporting hierarchy, performance standards, and work-location terms. When signed and attached as Schedule A to an employment contract, it becomes a legally binding record that both parties have agreed on the expectations governing the position. It functions as the reference document for onboarding, performance reviews, compensation benchmarking, and — critically — the evidentiary baseline that protects both employer and employee if the role's scope is ever disputed.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a signed project manager job description creates four compounding risks. First, without documented authority limits, a PM who approves a vendor contract above their actual scope has a credible defense that the boundaries were never communicated — making disciplinary action legally difficult. Second, the absence of written KPIs makes performance-based termination vulnerable to wrongful dismissal claims in Canada, the UK, and the EU, where employers bear the burden of demonstrating the employee failed against a defined standard. Third, imposing travel requirements, location changes, or expanded duties after hire — with no baseline document to show consent was given — is one of the most frequent triggers for constructive dismissal claims across common-law jurisdictions. Fourth, without a cross-reference linking the job description to the employment contract, courts may treat the description as the complete agreement, stripping away IP assignment and confidentiality protections that only exist in the main contract. This template gives you a structured, jurisdiction-aware starting point that closes all four gaps in under 30 minutes.\u003C/p>\n",1779480633801]