Employment Contracts

Clear, compliant contracts for every employee you hire.

ZegalWorks drafts employment agreements and appointment letters that set expectations clearly and meet Indian labour requirements.

Guided end-to-end support

Transparent, upfront process

Help beyond the filing

Tamil Nadu + pan-India

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What is Employment Contracts?

An employment contract, or appointment letter, sets the terms on which someone works for you: role, pay, probation, working hours, leave, notice period, confidentiality and termination. A clear one reduces disputes and is the base for payroll, PF, ESI and other statutory registrations.

It also assigns intellectual property created in the job to the company and protects confidential information. Terms must stay within labour laws and state shops and establishments rules, so generic templates often fall short.

Is this right for you?

Who this is for

A good fit if you

Are hiring your first employee or building a team
Want standard, compliant contracts for every hire
Want IP and confidentiality terms in every role
Need contracts for contractors or interns too

Something else may suit you better if

You need HR policies for the whole team. See HR policy drafting.

You need payroll run too. See payroll processing.

You are engaging a freelancer. A contractor or service agreement is the right document.

Requirements

What you need

We confirm the exact list for your situation during your free consultation.

Role and pay: Designation, duties, salary breakdown and benefits.
Probation and notice: Probation terms and notice for both sides.
Working terms: Hours, leave, place of work and policy references.
Confidentiality and IP: Confidentiality duty and assignment of work created in the job.
Termination: Grounds and process for termination, within legal limits.
Restrictive terms: Post-employment non-compete clauses are limited under Indian law, so we draft proportionate terms.

How it works

What ZegalWorks handles for you

Understand. We learn the role, pay structure and your policies.
Draft. We prepare a contract or appointment letter for each role type.
Review. We check it against labour rules and your state requirements.
Issue. We help you issue and collect signed copies.
Connect. We link it to payroll, PF, ESI and onboarding.

Timeline & cost

How long it takes and what it costs

1–3working days, typically, for a standard employment contract.

Actual timing depends on how quickly documents are ready and on the processing time of the authority involved.

Your total cost has two parts: our professional fee, and any government or statutory fees that apply. Government fees are set by the authority and vary by case, so we give you an itemised quote before you commit to anything. See our pricing page for packages.

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Most businesses need more than one of these. They are all handled by the same ZegalWorks team.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to the questions we hear most.

Is an appointment letter enough, or do I need a full contract?

An appointment letter covers the basics. A full employment agreement adds confidentiality, IP, notice and other protections. We recommend the right level for each role.

Can I include a non-compete clause?

Post-employment non-compete restrictions are limited under Indian law and are hard to enforce. We include confidentiality and IP terms that offer stronger, enforceable protection.

What notice period should I set?

It depends on the role and your business. Common practice is one to three months for most roles, set in the contract and matched to your state rules.

Do contractors and interns need contracts too?

Yes. They need written terms covering scope, payment, confidentiality and IP ownership, which are different from employee terms.

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