What is a Employment & HR?
Hiring employees in the EU involves strict legal requirements around written contracts, notice periods, working time, and data protection. Our employment documents are adapted for German, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Czech law — covering everything from offer letters to full employment contracts with GDPR data processing clauses built in.
What's included
- Employment Contract adapted for 5 EU jurisdictions
- Fixed-term and permanent contract variants
- Probation period and notice clauses
- Working time and holiday entitlement (EU Working Time Directive)
- GDPR employee data processing clause included
- Non-compete and confidentiality provisions
- Remote working addendum available
Frequently asked questions
Is an employment contract mandatory in the EU?+
Yes. Under the EU Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive, employers must provide written terms of employment within the first week of work.
Which countries do your employment contracts cover?+
Our templates are adapted for Germany, France, Spain, Netherlands, and Czech Republic. They reference the relevant national labour laws for each jurisdiction.
Can I use one contract for multiple countries?+
No — employment law varies significantly by country. You should use the country-specific version for each employee.