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Texas Employment Contract Template

Use a Texas Employment Contract template to outline an employee’s responsibilities and the pay and benefits they will receive from an employer.

Published January 27, 2023

Establish a working relationship between an employer and an employee with a Texas employment contract. An employment contract is a legal document that both parties have to adhere to. It details elements such as how much the employee will be paid, the employee’s job responsibilities, duration of employment, and any additional provisions the employer may want to include, such as a confidentiality clause.

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  • Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Texas
  • Texas Employment Contract Sample

Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Texas

You need to know the Texas labor laws and regulations before moving forward with your Texas employment contract.

At-Will

Texas is an at-will employment state.

Minimum Wage Laws in Texas

Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25

Employment/Age Certification in Texas

For minors to work under Texas law, employment certificates are not required. Age certification is also not required, however, on request an age certificate must be provided for minors under 18.

Payday Requirements in Texas

Employees exempt from the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act must be paid at least once a month in Texas. Other employees must be paid at least twice a month.

Minimum Periods for Breaks and Meals in Texas

Texas does not require minimum paid rest or meal periods.

Texas Employment Contract Sample

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