Included in this tool is three employment contracts, a Fixed-Term Employment Contract, a Permanent Employment Contract (with the option of probation) and a Temporary Employment Contract.

The documents are in Microsoft Word format to allow for easy changes. Make sure that you read the terms and feel comfortable with what is agreed.

The Permanent Employment Contract regulates all the standard employment terms according to applicable labour law. These terms include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Job Description
2. Remuneration
3. Probation Period (if applicable)
4. Hours of work
5. Annual and Sick Leave
6. Termination of Employment
7. Copyright
8. Restraint of Trade

The Fixed Term Employment Contract is ideal for employment for a specific project or duration or for a seasonal position such as an editor. These terms include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Duties
2. Warranties
3. Hours of work
4. Remuneration
5. Deductions
6. Confidentiality
7. Surrender of documents
8. Copyright
9. Notice of Termination

The Temporary Employment Contract can be used for casual employees or for a stand in for an employee on leave. These terms include, but are not limited to the following:

1. No Permanent Employment
2. Job Description
3. Termination of Employment
4. Hours of work
5. Remuneration
6. Arbitration
7. Copyright
8. Surrender of Documents / Material

The terms are written to comply with South African law, but can be adapted for other countries. If you have particular legal questions, please contact the KIKI lawyer, Gustav Barkhuizen.