Parties
Identify employer and employee using legal entity and full legal name as shown on government ID.
Provisional agreements let employers secure talent quickly while making continued employment contingent on verifications or regulatory approvals, balancing speed with legal protection.
Use this agreement when hiring contingent or newly relocated employees, contractors pending credentialing, or candidates awaiting immigration clearance.
Use company templates reviewed by legal counsel to ensure state-specific employment and notice rules are respected and documented.
Identify employer and employee using legal entity and full legal name as shown on government ID.
List specific conditions precedent (background check, drug screen, professional license, visa) with measurable criteria and deadlines.
State salary, hourly rate, or stipend during the provisional period and whether benefits apply immediately or after conversion.
Set a clear provisional period with start date and expiration or automatic conversion triggers.
Define employer and employee termination rights before and after conditions are satisfied.
Specify the state law that will govern contract interpretation and dispute resolution.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Fields | Add signature, printed name, and date fields for all signers |
| Conditional Fields | Use conditional fields to show conversion language only after checks pass |
| Authentication | Require email or SMS code; add KBA for higher-risk hires |
| Routing | Auto-route completed agreement to HRIS and legal for retention |
Choose a platform that provides secure e-signatures, robust audit trails, and integration with HR systems.
Ensure the provider supports ESIGN/UETA compliance and any industry-specific controls such as HIPAA protections when handling health-related pre-employment data.
Set explicit end date or milestone-based conversion
Allow typical 3–10 business days for completion
Complete Section 1 by first day; Section 2 within three business days per 8 CFR §274a.2
Verify before conversion or as employer policy requires
Store executed agreement per retention policy
Optica needed faster onboarding while vetting contractors
A medical provider hired staff pending credential verification
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |