employment-contract-templates — Claude Code skill: install guide
Draft employment contracts, offer letters, HR policies, and onboarding documents with reusable templates. Use it when hiring paperwork needs a consistent structure.
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents
/plugin install hr-legal-compliance@claude-code-workflowsWhat employment-contract-templates does
This skill covers offer letters, employment contracts, employee handbooks, NDAs, non-compete agreements, HR policies, and onboarding documents. It helps standardize employment paperwork across recurring hiring tasks. The document type follows the stage and purpose of the relationship.
The material includes templates, drafting patterns, and checks for at-will versus contract employment, employee versus contractor status, full-time versus part-time work, exempt versus non-exempt roles, and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Read references/details.md when you need the full templates and worked examples.
Legal counsel should review every document before use. Install this skill if you prepare employment paperwork repeatedly; skip it when a jurisdiction-specific legal review is not available.
What it helps with
- draft an employment agreement for a new hire
- write an offer letter from role details
- prepare an NDA before granting access
- standardize an employee handbook or HR policy
Example prompts for the agent
- “Draft an employment contract for this hire and account for the stated jurisdiction.”
- “Write an offer letter from this job description and compensation summary.”
- “Read `references/details.md` and prepare an NDA for onboarding.”
How to install employment-contract-templates
1Plugin marketplace
/plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents/plugin install hr-legal-compliance@claude-code-workflowsThis installs the whole hr-legal-compliance plugin with all its skills
2Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill employment-contract-templates -a claude-code3Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/employment-contract-templates/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/employment-contract-templates/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill employment-contract-templates -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/employment-contract-templates/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill employment-contract-templates -a cursor2Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/employment-contract-templates/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install wshobson/agents employment-contract-templates2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/employment-contract-templates/SKILL.mdPlatform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/wshobson/agents --path plugins/hr-legal-compliance/skills/employment-contract-templatesManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/employment-contract-templates/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
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Questions about employment-contract-templates
How do I install employment-contract-templates in Claude Code?
Run npx skills add wshobson/agents --skill employment-contract-templates -a claude-code. You can also use /plugin marketplace add wshobson/agents followed by /plugin install hr-legal-compliance@claude-code-workflows.
What does employment-contract-templates do?
It helps draft employment contracts, offer letters, employee handbooks, NDAs, non-compete agreements, HR policies, and onboarding documents. It also provides patterns for standardizing employment documentation.
Does a lawyer need to review the documents?
Yes. Employment law varies by jurisdiction, and the templates are for informational use. Have qualified legal counsel review documents before they are used.
Source text
SKILL.md · MIT
--- name: employment-contract-templates description: Create employment contracts, offer letters, and HR policy documents following legal best practices. Use when drafting employment agreements, creating HR policies, or standardizing employment documentation. --- # Employment Contract Templates Templates and patterns for creating legally sound employment documentation including contracts, offer letters, and HR policies. ## When to Use This Skill - Drafting employment contracts - Creating offer letters - Writing employee handbooks - Developing HR policies - Standardizing employment documentation - Onboarding documentation ## Core Concepts ### 1. Employment Document Types | Document | Purpose | When Used | | ----------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------- | | **Offer Letter** | Initial job offer | Pre-hire | | **Employment Contract** | Formal agreement | Hire | | **Employee Handbook** | Policies & procedures | Onboarding | | **NDA** | Confidentiality | Before access | | **Non-Compete** | Competition restriction | Hire/Exit | ### 2. Key Legal Considerations ``` Employment Relationship: ├── At-Will vs. Contract ├── Employee vs. Contractor ├── Full-Time vs. Part-Time ├── Exempt vs. Non-Exempt └── Jurisdiction-Specific Requirements ``` **DISCLAIMER: These templates are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Consult with qualified legal counsel before using any employment documents.** ## Templates and detailed worked examples Full template library and detailed worked examples live in `references/details.md`. Read that file when you need the concrete templates. ## Best Practices ### Do's - **Consult legal counsel** - Employment law varies by jurisdiction - **Keep copies signed** - Document all agreements - **Update regularly** - Laws and policies change - **Be clear and specific** - Avoid ambiguity - **Train managers** - On policies and procedures ### Don'ts - **Don't use generic templates** - Customize for your jurisdiction - **Don't make promises** - That could create implied contracts - **Don't discriminate** - In language or application - **Don't forget at-will language** - Where applicable - **Don't skip review** - Have legal counsel review all documents
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