An employment contract addendum is a legal document that is attached to an existing employment contract. It serves as an amendment or an addition to the original contract. The purpose of an addendum is to clarify or modify contract terms that have been previously agreed upon.
An employment contract is a binding agreement between an employer and an employee that outlines the terms and conditions of their working relationship. It typically includes information such as the job duties, compensation, benefits, and termination clauses. However, circumstances may arise during the course of employment that require changes to the original contract. This is where an employment contract addendum comes in.
An addendum can be used to modify any provision or section of an employment contract. Some common examples of addendums include changes to the salary structure, job responsibilities, work schedule, or benefits package. Other addendums may specify confidentiality agreements or non-compete clauses that were not originally included in the contract.
Here is an example of an employment contract addendum:
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ADDENDUM
This Employment Contract Addendum (the “Addendum”) is made and entered into on [insert date] by and between [insert employer name] (the “Employer”) and [insert employee name] (the “Employee”). The Employer and the Employee entered into an employment agreement on [insert original contract date].
The parties hereby agree to amend the employment agreement as follows:
1. Job Duties
The Employee’s job duties are modified to include the following responsibilities:
• [insert new job duties]
2. Compensation
The Employee’s annual salary will be adjusted to $[insert new salary amount] effective [insert effective date].
3. Termination Clause
The Termination Clause in the original employment agreement is modified to include the following:
• [insert new termination clause]
4. Non-Disclosure Agreement
The parties agree to include a Non-Disclosure Agreement in the original employment agreement, effective [insert effective date], as follows:
• [insert new non-disclosure agreement terms]
This Addendum shall become a part of the original employment agreement and shall be binding upon the parties hereto.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Addendum as of the date first written above.
Employer:
[insert employer signature]Employee:
[insert employee signature]An employment contract addendum should be drafted with care and attention to detail. It should clearly state the modifications being made and be signed by both parties to be legally binding. It is always advisable to seek legal advice before drafting or signing an employment contract addendum.
