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Make a Schedule for Regular Check-ins While it is true that phone calls can do the job, for successful remote leadership, face-to-face interactions are necessary. Video conferencing is the best solution to regular check-in meetings with your employees. Efficient Communication Over-communicating (beyond normal daily check-ins) about the team's tasks, obligations, responsibilities, and expected outcomes is essential. Lack of communication might already be a problem in a typical office setting. When employees work remotely, however, communication is critical, since they may be working on new or different activities and goals. Make Full Use of Technology Technology that has taken months, if not years to adapt is now being utilized by every brand and business-both big and small. Tools like Zoom Meetings, Google Hangouts, and Microsoft Teams are simple platforms that will help managers and employees tackle the above two steps. Many remote teams, managers, and employees are using this technology regularly, and it has been an incredible way to support engagement strategies and get the job done. Establish Rules of Engagement When managers set expectations for their teams' communication frequency, means, and optimal timing, remote work becomes more efficient and rewarding. For example, managers can specify the most suitable times when remote teams can reach them. They can also specify that video conferencing can be used for daily check-in meetings, but instant messaging will be utilized when urgent. Clear boundaries should be set for working hours also. Everyone should be sharing information and work updates as needed. Help Remote Teams to Understand Company Values Helping remote workers to understand the values and the vision of the company will help them to become more responsible. It will also help them feel that they are a part of the company. 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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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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 term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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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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You can expect to receive payment [weekly, biweekly, monthly, etc.], starting on [date of first pay period]. We must wrap up a few more formalities, including the successful completion of your [background check, drug screening, reference check, etc.]. As the [job title], you will report to [manager/supervisor name and title] at [workplace location] from [hours of day, days of week]","Job Offer Letter Long","1","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/job-offer-letter-long-D12769.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12769.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12769.xml",{"title":175,"description":6},"job offer letter long",[177,178],{"label":98,"url":99},{"label":101,"url":102},"/template/job-offer-letter-long-D12769",false,{"seo":182,"reviewer":194,"quick_facts":198,"at_a_glance":201,"personas":205,"variants":230,"glossary":255,"clauses":289,"how_to_fill":340,"common_mistakes":381,"faqs":406,"industries":434,"comparisons":459,"diy_vs_lawyer":472,"jurisdictions":485,"related_template_ids_curated":506,"schema":514,"classification":515},{"meta_title":183,"meta_description":184,"primary_keyword":185,"secondary_keywords":186},"Remote Team Management Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free remote team management agreement template covering work hours, deliverables, data security, expenses, and termination. Used in 190+ countries. Free Word and PDF download.","remote team management agreement template",[187,188,189,190,191,192,193],"remote work agreement template","remote team management template word","remote employee agreement template free","work from home policy template","remote work policy template","remote team agreement template","remote workforce management template",{"name":195,"credential":196,"reviewed_date":197},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":199,"legal_review_recommended":200,"signature_required":200},"advanced",true,{"what_it_is":202,"when_you_need_it":203,"whats_inside":204},"A Remote Team Management Agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and a remote employee or distributed team that formalizes the conditions under which work is performed outside a central office. This free Word download covers work hours, deliverables, equipment, data security, expense reimbursement, communication protocols, and termination — giving both parties a clear, enforceable framework for the remote relationship.\n","Use it when onboarding any employee or team member who will work from home, a co-working space, or any location outside a company-controlled office, whether on a permanent, hybrid, or temporary basis. It is also appropriate when transitioning an existing in-office employee to a remote arrangement.\n","Core sections include the approved remote work location and schedule, performance and deliverable expectations, equipment and expense policies, data security and confidentiality obligations, communication and availability standards, and termination or revocation of remote work privileges. A governing law clause and signature block complete the agreement.\n",[206,210,214,218,222,226],{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"HR managers","Standardizing remote work terms across a distributed workforce","persona-hr-manager",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Small business owners","Formalizing ad hoc remote arrangements before they create legal exposure","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Startup founders","Onboarding remote-first hires across multiple states or countries","persona-startup-founder",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Operations directors","Replacing informal remote policies with a single enforceable standard","persona-operations-director",{"title":223,"use_case":224,"icon_asset_id":225},"International employers","Managing cross-border teams where local employment law varies significantly","persona-international-employer",{"title":227,"use_case":228,"icon_asset_id":229},"Team 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Agreement",{"situation":250,"recommended_template":44,"slug":242},"Entire distributed team requiring a unified policy document",{"situation":252,"recommended_template":253,"slug":254},"Executive or senior manager working remotely with equity and performance targets","Executive Employment Agreement","employment-agreement-executive-D543",[256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280,283,286],{"term":257,"definition":258},"Remote Work Location","The specific address or type of location — home office, co-working space, or other approved site — where the employee is authorized to perform their duties.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Core Hours","The fixed window of time each day during which a remote employee must be reachable and available for meetings, regardless of their overall flexible schedule.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Deliverable","A defined, measurable output — a report, a feature, a client presentation — that the employee is expected to complete by a specified date.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Equipment Policy","The agreement's terms on who provides hardware and peripherals, who is responsible for maintenance and insurance, and what happens to employer-owned equipment upon separation.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Data Security Obligation","The employee's contractual duty to protect company data by using encrypted connections, approved devices, secure passwords, and avoiding public or unsecured Wi-Fi for sensitive work.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Expense Reimbursement","The employer's commitment to repay pre-approved, documented costs the employee incurs to maintain their remote workspace — such as internet, phone, or office supplies.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Right to Revoke","The employer's contractual power to withdraw remote work authorization and require the employee to return to an office, with or without cause and on specified notice.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Nexus","The legal connection a business creates with a jurisdiction by having employees work there, which can trigger corporate tax, payroll tax, and employment law obligations in that state or country.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)","A policy allowing employees to use personal computers or phones for work, subject to security controls such as mobile device management (MDM) software.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Availability Protocol","The agreed method and response time standard for how remote employees communicate with managers and colleagues — for example, responding to messages within two business hours.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Performance Metrics","Quantified standards used to evaluate a remote employee's output — such as weekly deliverable completion rate, call-handling targets, or sprint velocity.",[290,295,300,305,310,315,320,325,330,335],{"name":291,"plain_english":292,"sample_language":293,"common_mistake":294},"Approved work location and schedule","Specifies the exact address or category of location where the employee is authorized to work, the days and hours they are expected to be available, and whether any in-office attendance is required.","Employee is authorized to perform their duties remotely from [HOME ADDRESS / APPROVED CO-WORKING LOCATION] on a [FULL-TIME / PART-TIME / HYBRID] basis. Employee shall maintain core availability from [START TIME] to [END TIME] [TIMEZONE], [DAYS OF WEEK]. In-office attendance is required [X DAYS PER MONTH / as requested with [X] business days' notice].","Approving 'home or anywhere' without locking down a specific address. If an employee works from a different state or country, the employer can inadvertently create a new tax nexus or trigger local employment law without knowing it.",{"name":296,"plain_english":297,"sample_language":298,"common_mistake":299},"Performance expectations and deliverables","Sets out the measurable outcomes the employee is responsible for, how performance will be tracked, and the cadence of check-ins or progress reviews.","Employee shall complete the deliverables specified in Schedule A and meet the performance metrics set out therein. Manager and Employee shall conduct a [weekly / bi-weekly] check-in to review progress. Failure to meet agreed deliverables for [TWO CONSECUTIVE REVIEW PERIODS] may result in revocation of remote work privileges.","Carrying over the same vague in-office job description without translating it into measurable remote deliverables. Vague expectations make performance management — and termination for cause — nearly impossible to defend.",{"name":301,"plain_english":302,"sample_language":303,"common_mistake":304},"Equipment provision and responsibility","States who provides hardware, who pays for repairs, who carries insurance on employer-owned equipment, and what the employee must do with company equipment at separation.","Company shall provide Employee with [LIST OF EQUIPMENT] for exclusive use in performing their duties. All equipment remains Company property. Employee shall promptly report any damage or loss and shall return all equipment within [5] business days of separation. Employee is responsible for any damage caused by negligence or misuse.","Allowing employees to use personal devices without a written BYOD addendum and MDM enrollment requirement. Personal devices that store company data and are never enrolled in management create a data loss and confidentiality gap the agreement cannot close after the fact.",{"name":306,"plain_english":307,"sample_language":308,"common_mistake":309},"Data security and confidentiality","Requires the employee to follow specific security practices when working remotely — encrypted connections, approved devices, secure passwords, and prohibitions on working in public spaces with sensitive information visible.","Employee shall at all times: (a) connect to Company systems via Company-approved VPN; (b) use only devices enrolled in Company's MDM program; (c) not access Confidential Information on unsecured public Wi-Fi; and (d) store Company data only on Company-approved cloud services. Employee shall immediately report any suspected breach to [SECURITY CONTACT / TITLE].","Relying on a general confidentiality clause from the employment contract without adding remote-specific security requirements. Generic NDA language does not address VPN use, device enrollment, or public-location protocols — all of which are where remote data breaches actually happen.",{"name":311,"plain_english":312,"sample_language":313,"common_mistake":314},"Expense reimbursement","Defines which remote-work expenses the employer will reimburse — internet, phone, office supplies, ergonomic equipment — the monthly cap if any, the submission process, and the approval timeline.","Company shall reimburse Employee for pre-approved remote work expenses up to $[MONTHLY CAP] per month, including [internet service, mobile phone, office supplies]. Employee must submit receipts via [EXPENSE SYSTEM] within [30] days of incurring the expense. Reimbursement will be processed within [15] business days of approval.","No expense cap and no pre-approval requirement. Uncapped reimbursement obligations with no approval process have resulted in employers facing claims for home renovation costs, premium internet plans, and standing desks costing thousands — all argued to be 'necessary for remote work.'",{"name":316,"plain_english":317,"sample_language":318,"common_mistake":319},"Communication and availability standards","Establishes the required communication tools, expected response times during core hours, and the employee's obligation to participate in scheduled meetings.","Employee shall respond to messages on [APPROVED COMMUNICATION PLATFORM] within [2] business hours during core hours. Employee shall attend all scheduled video meetings with camera enabled unless otherwise agreed. Planned absences during core hours of more than [2] hours require advance manager approval.","No defined response-time standard. Without one, managers have no contractual basis to address chronic non-responsiveness, and employees claim their general availability satisfies any undefined obligation.",{"name":321,"plain_english":322,"sample_language":323,"common_mistake":324},"Health, safety, and workspace standards","Places responsibility on the employee to maintain a safe, ergonomic, and distraction-appropriate workspace, and may require a self-certification or periodic inspection protocol.","Employee represents that their remote workspace is free from hazards, ergonomically suitable for sustained work, and provides adequate internet connectivity. Employee shall complete the Company's Remote Workspace Self-Certification (Exhibit B) annually and promptly notify [HR CONTACT] of any material change in workspace conditions.","Ignoring workspace safety entirely on the assumption that employer liability stops at the office door. In several jurisdictions — including the UK and Germany — employer duty-of-care obligations extend to remote workplaces, and a documented self-certification is the minimum defense.",{"name":326,"plain_english":327,"sample_language":328,"common_mistake":329},"Right to monitor and audit","Reserves the employer's right to monitor productivity, audit equipment, and review company-system access logs, while complying with applicable privacy laws.","To the extent permitted by applicable law, Company reserves the right to monitor Employee's use of Company systems, devices, and network connections for security and productivity purposes. Employee acknowledges that Company-issued devices have no expectation of personal privacy. Any monitoring will be conducted in accordance with [COMPANY PRIVACY POLICY] and applicable data protection law.","Monitoring employees without a written consent and disclosure clause. In the EU, Canada, and several US states, covert monitoring of employees — even on company devices — violates privacy law and can result in regulatory penalties and evidence being inadmissible in disputes.",{"name":331,"plain_english":332,"sample_language":333,"common_mistake":334},"Right to revoke remote work authorization","Gives the employer the contractual right to end the remote arrangement and require the employee to return to the office, with specified notice and without treating the change as constructive dismissal.","Company may revoke Employee's remote work authorization at any time with [15] business days' written notice, or immediately for cause. Revocation of remote work authorization shall not constitute a material change in employment conditions, provided Employee's compensation and job duties remain unchanged. Employee acknowledges this agreement does not create a permanent entitlement to remote work.","Not including a revocation clause at all. Without one, courts in Canada, the UK, and parts of Europe have found that long-standing remote arrangements become an implied term of employment — meaning the employer must treat compelled return-to-office as a constructive dismissal risk.",{"name":336,"plain_english":337,"sample_language":338,"common_mistake":339},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes will be handled, accounting for the fact that employer and employee may be located in different states or countries.","This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by [binding arbitration / mediation then litigation] in [CITY], except claims for injunctive relief arising from data security or confidentiality breaches.","Choosing governing law based solely on where the employer is incorporated, without considering where the employee actually works. Many jurisdictions — including California, Quebec, and all EU member states — apply local employment law regardless of contract choice-of-law clauses.",[341,346,351,356,361,366,371,376],{"step":342,"title":343,"description":344,"tip":345},1,"Identify the parties and confirm the approved work location","Enter the employer's full legal entity name and the employee's legal name. Specify the exact approved remote work address — not just 'home office' — because the address determines tax nexus, applicable employment law, and health-and-safety obligations.","If the employee intends to work from multiple locations or travel internationally, add an exhibit listing approved jurisdictions and the maximum days permitted in each — this prevents inadvertent tax nexus creation.",{"step":347,"title":348,"description":349,"tip":350},2,"Define core hours and the required schedule","Set the time zone, core hours window, and any required in-office days explicitly. If the arrangement is hybrid, specify the minimum office attendance requirement and how much notice is required for ad hoc changes.","For global teams, a core hours overlap of two to three hours is the minimum needed for real-time collaboration — build the schedule around that window rather than mirroring an in-office 9-to-5.",{"step":352,"title":353,"description":354,"tip":355},3,"Attach a Schedule A with measurable deliverables and metrics","Move performance expectations into a separate Schedule A rather than embedding them in the body. Include at least three quantified metrics — e.g., weekly task completion rate, response time standard, project milestone dates — that will be used to evaluate remote performance.","Review and update Schedule A at each annual performance cycle so expectations stay calibrated to the employee's actual current role.",{"step":357,"title":358,"description":359,"tip":360},4,"Complete the equipment and BYOD provisions","List every piece of company-provided equipment by type and, where practical, serial number. If the employee will use personal devices, complete a BYOD addendum specifying the MDM enrollment requirement, security controls, and the employer's right to remotely wipe company data from personal devices.","State explicitly whether personal-device wipes in a security incident will include personal data — and have the employee acknowledge the risk in writing before enrollment.",{"step":362,"title":363,"description":364,"tip":365},5,"Specify the expense reimbursement policy and cap","Enter the monthly reimbursement cap, the eligible expense categories, the submission deadline, and the payment timeline. Reference the company's expense submission system by name so employees know exactly how to claim.","Check whether your state or province mandates expense reimbursement for remote workers — California Labor Code §2802 and several other state laws require reimbursement for all 'necessary' remote work costs, which courts have interpreted broadly.",{"step":367,"title":368,"description":369,"tip":370},6,"Insert the data security and monitoring provisions","Add the specific security controls required — VPN, MDM enrollment, approved cloud storage, prohibited public-Wi-Fi use — and the incident reporting procedure. Include the monitoring disclosure language and confirm it complies with applicable privacy law in the employee's work location.","For EU-based employees, the monitoring disclosure must meet GDPR transparency requirements — a blanket 'we may monitor' clause is insufficient; specify what is monitored, how, and for how long data is retained.",{"step":372,"title":373,"description":374,"tip":375},7,"Set the revocation clause and notice period","Enter the notice period required to revoke remote work authorization and confirm the language explicitly states that revocation is not a constructive dismissal. Have the employee sign a separate acknowledgment that remote work is a privilege, not a permanent entitlement.","In Canada, where constructive dismissal claims are common, some employment lawyers recommend a minimum 30-day revocation notice for employees who have worked remotely for more than 12 months.",{"step":377,"title":378,"description":379,"tip":380},8,"Execute before the remote arrangement begins","Both parties must sign before the employee begins working remotely. Post-commencement signatures face the same fresh-consideration problem as late-signed employment contracts — restrictive covenants and revocation clauses may be unenforceable without separate consideration.","Use a timestamped electronic signature platform so you have an audit trail showing execution date and IP address — critical if a future dispute turns on whether the agreement was signed before or after remote work began.",[382,386,390,394,398,402],{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"Approving 'work from anywhere' without locking jurisdiction","An employee working from a new state or country can trigger corporate tax nexus, payroll registration requirements, and local employment law obligations — often without the employer realizing it until a tax audit or employment claim arrives.","Specify the approved work location by address. If flexibility is needed, list approved jurisdictions in an exhibit and set a maximum number of days per year the employee may work from each.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"No revocation clause","Without an explicit right-to-revoke provision, courts in Canada, the UK, and several EU countries have treated a long-standing remote arrangement as an implied term of employment — making compelled return-to-office a constructive dismissal.","Include a clause stating that remote work authorization may be revoked with specified notice, that revocation is not a material change in employment conditions, and have the employee acknowledge this in writing at signing.",{"mistake":391,"why_it_matters":392,"fix":393},"Monitoring employees without a written disclosure","Covert productivity monitoring — keyloggers, screenshot tools, webcam checks — on company devices violates privacy law in the EU, Canada, and several US states, exposing the employer to regulatory fines and making the monitoring evidence inadmissible in disputes.","Include a monitoring and audit clause that discloses what is monitored, on which devices, for what purpose, and for how long data is retained. Obtain the employee's written acknowledgment before any monitoring begins.",{"mistake":395,"why_it_matters":396,"fix":397},"No expense cap or pre-approval requirement","Uncapped, open-ended reimbursement language has resulted in employers facing claims for premium home internet upgrades, ergonomic furniture costing thousands, and even dedicated home-office room renovations — all characterized as 'necessary remote work expenses.'","Set a specific monthly dollar cap, enumerate the eligible expense categories, and require pre-approval for any single expense above a defined threshold before the employee incurs it.",{"mistake":399,"why_it_matters":400,"fix":401},"Relying on the employment contract's NDA for data security","Generic confidentiality clauses do not address VPN use, personal-device restrictions, public-Wi-Fi prohibitions, or cloud storage controls — the specific vectors through which remote data breaches actually occur.","Add a dedicated data security clause listing the specific technical controls required and the incident reporting procedure, and reference the company's current security policy by name so updates to the policy flow through automatically.",{"mistake":403,"why_it_matters":404,"fix":405},"No defined performance metrics for remote work","Carrying an in-office job description into a remote agreement without translating it into measurable deliverables leaves managers without a contractual basis to address underperformance and makes termination for cause difficult to defend.","Attach a Schedule A with at least three quantified performance metrics specific to the remote role — weekly deliverable completion rate, response time standard, project milestone dates — and review them at each performance cycle.",[407,410,413,416,419,422,425,428,431],{"question":408,"answer":409},"What is a remote team management agreement?","A remote team management agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and an employee (or group of employees) that sets the enforceable terms under which work is performed outside the employer's physical office. It covers approved work location, schedule, performance expectations, equipment, data security, expense reimbursement, communication standards, and the employer's right to revoke the arrangement. It is distinct from an employment contract in that it governs the logistics and conditions of remote work specifically, rather than the employment relationship overall.\n",{"question":411,"answer":412},"Is a remote work agreement legally required?","No jurisdiction universally mandates a standalone remote work agreement, but several countries and states require employers to document certain terms in writing. The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires written disclosure of working location and schedule. In the UK, employers must include remote work terms in the written statement of particulars. Even where not legally required, a written agreement is the primary defense against constructive dismissal claims, tax nexus disputes, and data security liability.\n",{"question":414,"answer":415},"Does a remote work agreement replace the employment contract?","No. A remote team management agreement supplements the employment contract — it does not replace it. The employment contract governs salary, benefits, IP, termination, and non-compete obligations. The remote work agreement governs the specific conditions under which the employee performs their duties away from the office. Both documents should be executed, and the remote work agreement should reference the employment contract to confirm all other terms remain in force.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"Can an employer require employees to return to the office after a remote agreement is signed?","Yes, if the agreement includes a properly drafted right-to-revoke clause with specified notice. Without that clause, courts in Canada, the UK, and several EU member states have found that a long-standing remote arrangement becomes an implied term of employment — meaning a compelled return to office can be characterized as constructive dismissal. The revocation clause should state that remote work is a privilege, not a permanent entitlement, and specify the minimum notice period — typically 15 to 30 business days.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"What data security requirements should a remote work agreement include?","At minimum: a requirement to connect via company-approved VPN, use only MDM-enrolled devices, store company data exclusively on approved cloud platforms, and avoid accessing confidential information on unsecured public Wi-Fi. The agreement should also specify the incident reporting procedure and the consequences of a security breach caused by the employee's failure to follow the required controls. For EU employees, the monitoring and data-retention terms must meet GDPR transparency requirements.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"Who owns equipment purchased for a remote employee?","Ownership depends entirely on what the agreement says. Employer-provided equipment remains company property and must be returned on separation — the agreement should state this explicitly and include a return timeline (typically five business days). For employee-purchased equipment that the employer reimburses, clarify in writing whether the reimbursement transfers ownership to the employer or is simply a cost subsidy that leaves ownership with the employee. Ambiguity here creates disputes at offboarding.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"What tax issues arise when employees work remotely in a different state or country?","An employee working from a different jurisdiction can create corporate tax nexus for the employer, triggering registration, withholding, and filing obligations in that state or country. In the US, nexus rules vary by state — some apply the physical presence test immediately, others have de minimis thresholds. Internationally, a remote employee can constitute a permanent establishment, exposing the employer to local corporate tax. Locking the approved work location by address in the agreement — and requiring written approval for any change — is the first line of defense.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"Can I use a remote work policy instead of a signed agreement?","A company-wide remote work policy sets general expectations but is typically not a binding bilateral contract with each employee. Without individual signatures, the policy may not be enforceable as a contractual obligation — particularly for revocation clauses, expense caps, and data security requirements. A signed remote team management agreement, referencing the policy for operational detail, provides both the binding legal framework and the flexibility to update operational procedures without amending each individual contract.\n",{"question":432,"answer":433},"What happens if an employee works remotely without a signed agreement?","The employer loses the ability to enforce key protections: the right to revoke without constructive dismissal risk, expense caps, data security obligations, and monitoring rights. Courts fill the gap with jurisdiction- specific defaults, which typically favor the employee on flexibility and constructive dismissal. In jurisdictions that mandate written remote work terms — including the EU and UK — the absence of documentation can also result in regulatory enforcement action.\n",[435,439,443,447,451,455],{"industry":436,"icon_asset_id":437,"specifics":438},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Source-code access controls, cloud-environment security requirements, and cross-border team coordination across multiple time zones are standard additional provisions.",{"industry":440,"icon_asset_id":441,"specifics":442},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulators in the US (FINRA), UK (FCA), and EU require documented controls for remote access to client data and trading systems, making the data security clause especially detailed.",{"industry":444,"icon_asset_id":445,"specifics":446},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Client confidentiality obligations must be explicitly extended to the remote workspace, and billable-hour tracking tools often need to be addressed in the monitoring and audit clause.",{"industry":448,"icon_asset_id":449,"specifics":450},"Healthcare / MedTech","industry-healthtech","HIPAA in the US and equivalent regulations in the UK and EU require that protected health information accessed remotely is covered by specific technical safeguards spelled out in the agreement.",{"industry":452,"icon_asset_id":453,"specifics":454},"Retail / E-commerce","industry-retail","Customer data protection and PCI-DSS compliance for payment processing staff require specific remote-access controls and prohibition on processing card data on personal devices.",{"industry":456,"icon_asset_id":457,"specifics":458},"Manufacturing","industry-manufacturing","Typically applies to engineering, design, and administrative roles where IP and proprietary technical data must be accessed securely, with strict controls on file download and transfer to personal devices.",[460,464,466,468],{"vs":461,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"Employment Contract","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","An employment contract governs the overall employment relationship — salary, benefits, IP, non-compete, and termination. A remote team management agreement supplements it by specifying the conditions under which work is performed away from the office. Both documents are needed for remote employees; neither replaces the other. Sign the employment contract first, then the remote work agreement on or before the remote arrangement's start date.",{"vs":108,"vs_template_id":245,"summary":465},"An independent contractor agreement engages a self-employed individual for project-based work with no employment entitlements. A remote team management agreement applies to employees working remotely — people who receive a salary, benefits, and tax withholding. Using a contractor agreement for what is functionally a remote employment relationship risks worker misclassification, which triggers back taxes, penalties, and benefit liability.",{"vs":44,"vs_template_id":234,"summary":467},"A remote work policy is a company-wide document setting general expectations for all remote workers. It is not typically a bilateral binding contract signed by each employee. A remote team management agreement is individually executed and creates enforceable obligations — expense caps, data security duties, and revocation rights — that a general policy alone cannot reliably enforce in a legal dispute.",{"vs":469,"vs_template_id":470,"summary":471},"Non-Disclosure Agreement","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","An NDA protects confidential information in any context — including negotiations, vendor relationships, and pre-employment. A remote team management agreement includes confidentiality obligations as one clause among many, tailored to the specific risks of remote access: unsecured networks, personal devices, and uncontrolled physical environments. For remote employees, the remote work agreement's data security clause addresses risks the standard NDA was not designed to cover.",{"use_template":473,"template_plus_review":477,"custom_drafted":481},{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Domestic remote employees in a single state or province with standard schedules and company-provided equipment","Free","20–30 minutes per employee",{"best_for":478,"cost":479,"time":480},"Cross-border or multi-state remote teams, roles with access to sensitive regulated data, or jurisdictions with complex privacy and employment law","$300–$700 for a 1–2 hour employment lawyer review","2–5 business days",{"best_for":482,"cost":483,"time":484},"International distributed teams spanning multiple countries, heavily regulated industries (finance, healthcare), or senior employees with material data-access and non-compete considerations","$1,500–$4,000+","1–3 weeks",[486,491,496,501],{"code":487,"name":488,"flag_asset_id":489,"note":490},"us","United States","flag-us","Remote work creates state tax nexus immediately in most US states — an employee working from a new state can obligate the employer to register for payroll tax, withhold state income tax, and comply with that state's employment law. California's Labor Code §2802 requires reimbursement of all 'necessary' remote work expenses, which courts have read broadly. Several states, including New York and New Jersey, apply convenience-of-employer rules that affect income tax sourcing for remote workers. Non-compete enforceability for remote employees follows the law of the state where the employee works, not where the employer is incorporated.",{"code":492,"name":493,"flag_asset_id":494,"note":495},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Provincial employment standards apply based on where the employee works, not where the employer is incorporated — an Ontario employee working remotely is covered by Ontario's Employment Standards Act regardless of the employer's home province. The right-to-revoke clause is especially important in Canada: courts have found that long-standing remote arrangements constitute implied employment terms, and compelled return-to-office has succeeded as a constructive dismissal claim. Quebec employers must provide the agreement in French for employees who work in the province. PIPEDA and provincial privacy laws govern monitoring disclosures.",{"code":497,"name":498,"flag_asset_id":499,"note":500},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","Employers must include the employee's work location — including any home address — in the written statement of employment particulars provided on or before day one. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 extends employer duty-of-care to home workplaces; a documented workspace self-certification is the standard compliance step. The UK GDPR requires that any employee monitoring be disclosed, proportionate, and documented in the employer's privacy notice. Right-to-revoke clauses should specify whether return-to-office triggers an express variation to the written statement.",{"code":502,"name":503,"flag_asset_id":504,"note":505},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","The EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive requires employers to disclose the employee's work location and schedule in writing within seven days of hire — remote work terms must be documented from the outset. GDPR Article 13 requires transparent disclosure of any monitoring: what data is collected, the legal basis, the retention period, and the employee's rights. Post-employment non-competes generally require financial compensation to be enforceable — Germany requires 50% of most recent compensation, France requires a negotiated indemnity. Member states vary significantly on remote-work expense reimbursement obligations; the Netherlands and Belgium have specific statutory remote-work allowances.",[234,462,245,470,254,507,508,509,510,511,512,513],"employee-handbook-D712","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","fixed-term-contract-D13225","employee-dismissal-letter-D508","how-to-create-a-performance-improvement-plan-D12564","consulting-agreement-D155","data-processing-agreement-D13954",{"emit_how_to":200,"emit_defined_term":200},{"primary_folder":104,"secondary_folder":516,"document_type":517,"industry":518,"business_stage":519,"tags":520,"confidence":526},"employment-and-contractors","agreement","general","all-stages",[521,522,523,524,525],"employment","management","contract","policy","remote-work",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is a Remote Team Management Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Remote Team Management Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding document between an employer and one or more employees that formalizes every material condition governing work performed outside a company-controlled office. It specifies the approved work location and schedule, measurable performance expectations, equipment ownership and security requirements, expense reimbursement limits, communication standards, and the employer's right to revoke the arrangement. Unlike a general remote work policy, which sets company-wide expectations, this agreement is signed individually by each remote employee and creates enforceable bilateral obligations — giving both parties a concrete framework to rely on if expectations, disputes, or termination arise.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed remote team management agreement, an employer operating a distributed workforce is exposed on multiple fronts at once. An employee working from an unapproved state or country can silently create corporate tax nexus, payroll registration obligations, and local employment law exposure the employer discovers only during an audit. A long-standing informal remote arrangement — with no written revocation clause — has been found by courts in Canada, the UK, and across the EU to be an implied term of employment, meaning a return-to-office mandate becomes a constructive dismissal claim. Data breaches originating from personal devices or public Wi-Fi are nearly impossible to address through discipline when no written security obligation exists. Expense disputes escalate when there is no documented cap or pre-approval requirement. This template closes all four gaps before the remote arrangement begins, at the cost of 20 minutes and a legal review where the stakes warrant one.\u003C/p>\n",1781185954095]