Employment Contract: key clauses and how to draft it

What is a employment contract?

An employment contract is a written agreement between employer and employee that sets the role, pay, term, and mutual rights and duties. A clear contract protects both sides and reduces disputes about salary, leave and termination.

Key clauses every employment contract should include

The clearer the clauses, the fewer the disputes. Make sure at least these elements are covered:

• Employer and employee details with ID or residency number
• Job title, workplace and duties
• Contract term (fixed or open-ended) and start date
• Probation period and how it can end
• Base salary, allowances and payment date
• Working hours, annual and sick leave
• Confidentiality, IP ownership and non-compete where applicable
• Notice, termination and end-of-service award
• Governing law and the competent body for disputes

Practical tips before signing

• Check the legal limits on probation, notice and end-of-service award under the applicable labour law before setting them.
• Write salary and allowances in numbers and words to avoid ambiguity.
• Where applicable, register the contract on the official employment-contract platform.
• Keep a signed copy for each party with a record of the signing date.

How to create a employment contract in Oqoodi AI

Oqoodi drafts contracts in Arabic and English, collects e-signatures through a secure link, keeps an audit trail of who did what and when, and archives every document for search.

1. Pick the "Employment Contract" template in Oqoodi, or describe your case to the AI assistant and let it draft the text.
2. Enter the parties, amounts and dates, then adjust the clauses to match your deal.
3. Generate an Arabic and an English version when needed and review the wording before sending.
4. Send the e-signature link to the other party, then track and archive the contract from your dashboard.