Employment Agreement
Offer terms, at-will status, position title, start date, compensation, and signature blocks; include effective date and signature spaces for parties.
A consistent orientation package reduces onboarding errors, ensures required disclosures are provided, and documents acceptance of policies and benefits elections. It supports regulatory compliance, creates a clear new-hire experience, and centralizes records for HR, payroll, and legal teams.
Employers, HR teams, hiring managers, and third-party payroll or staffing providers commonly prepare the package for incoming staff.
Role clarity speeds completion and ensures each party provides the information or approvals required to finalize employment setup.
Offer terms, at-will status, position title, start date, compensation, and signature blocks; include effective date and signature spaces for parties.
W-4, state withholding forms, and direct deposit authorization with instructions and examples for accurate taxpayer identification and payment setup.
I-9 instructions and required documents lists; explain employer deadlines and Section 2 verification steps for identity and work authorization.
Code of conduct, harassment policy, IT acceptable use, and confidentiality requirements with acknowledgement fields for receipt and agreement.
Summary of benefits options, enrollment deadlines, carrier contacts, and elective forms for health, dental, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
IT account setup, device policies, badge access, and mandatory security training checklists tied to acceptance and completion dates.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Routing Order | Sequential to HR, hiring manager, payroll |
| Authentication | Email link with optional SMS code |
| Reminders | Automatic reminders every 3 days |
| Storage | Encrypted retention in central HR system |
Ensure your platform supports secure storage, audit trails, and the integrations required by HR and payroll systems.
Complete employer Section 2 within three business days of hire
Employee should submit by first payroll run to ensure correct withholding
Adhere to plan-specific enrollment windows and carrier deadlines
Require signed receipt on or before start date
Direct deposit before first pay cycle to avoid manual checks
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team and customers.
We needed flexibility to get signatures in multiple systems and formats.