An employment contract amendment is a document that modifies the contents of an employment contract. It can alter, remove, or add provisions and terms to an agreement. For it to take effect, both the employer and employee must agree to the changes and sign the amendment.
Modifiable Provisions
- Term of employment
- Title or role
- Duties and responsibilities
- Employee benefits
- Compensation and payment terms
- Confidentiality requirements
How to Write
Step 1 – Amendment Date and Identifying Information
Add the date the amendment is being completed and the names and addresses of the employer and employee.
Step 3 – Contract Date
Enter the date the original employment contract went into effect.
Step 4 – Amendments
List the amendments or additions being made to the contract, referencing the original clauses being altered.
Step 5 – Signatures
Both parties must sign the amendment. The signed document should then be attached to the employment contract.
Sample
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AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
This Employment Contract Amendment (the “Amendment”) is made on [MM/DD/YYYY] by and between:
Employer: [EMPLOYER NAME] (the “Employer”) with a mailing address of [EMPLOYER ADDRESS], and
Employee: [EMPLOYEE NAME] (the “Employee”) with a mailing address of [EMPLOYEE ADDRESS].
The Employer and Employee are referred to herein as the “Parties.”
This Amendment modifies the original agreement dated [MM/DD/YYYY] between the Parties (the “Employment Contract”).
The aforementioned employment contract is hereby amended as follows:
[ENTER AMENDMENTS TO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT HERE].
We, the Employer and Employee, agree to the aforementioned amendment(s) to the Employment Contract. Any additions made are legally binding upon the signature of both parties.
Employer Signature: _________________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Print Name: [EMPLOYER NAME]
Title: [EMPLOYER TITLE]
Employee Signature: _________________________ Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]
Print Name: [EMPLOYEE NAME]
Title: [EMPLOYEE TITLE]