Rolling Contract Employment Template for India

This Rolling Contract Employment agreement is designed for use in India when establishing permanent, ongoing employment relationships without a fixed end date. It is particularly suitable for companies looking to hire permanent employees while maintaining flexibility in terms of contract management and termination provisions. The document incorporates all necessary elements required under Indian employment law, including statutory benefits, leave entitlements, and notice periods. It serves as a comprehensive framework for employment relationships, ensuring compliance with various Indian labor laws including the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, Payment of Wages Act, and other relevant legislation. The rolling nature of the contract means it continues indefinitely until either party terminates it with appropriate notice, making it ideal for long-term employment arrangements where a fixed term is not desired.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and employee with full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Brief context of the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Appointment and Term: Details of the position, effective date, and rolling nature of the contract

5. Duties and Responsibilities: Description of the employee's role, responsibilities, and reporting relationships

6. Place of Work: Primary work location and any flexibility provisions

7. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime provisions, and break periods

8. Remuneration: Base salary, payment schedule, and review mechanisms

9. Benefits: Statutory and company-provided benefits including insurance, provident fund, and gratuity

10. Leave Entitlements: Annual, sick, casual, and other leave entitlements

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets

12. Intellectual Property: Ownership and rights over work created during employment

13. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Post-employment restrictions on competitive activities

14. Code of Conduct: Expected behavioral standards and compliance with company policies

15. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and process

16. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving employment-related disputes

17. Governing Law: Specification of Indian law as governing law

18. Entire Agreement: Integration clause confirming this as the complete agreement