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WHEREAS the undersigned desires to set out in writing the matters described below;

WHEREAS this document has been prepared with reference to the laws of Ontario, Canada;

NOW, THEREFORE, the following provisions shall apply:

This employment contract is made on October 23, 2026 under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 of Ontario.

Employer: Example Coffee Roasters Inc.

210 Sample Avenue, Toronto, ON M5V 1H1

Employee: Taylor Brooks

77 Example Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9B 1A1

The employer hires the employee as Store Manager. The employee shall perform the duties of that position faithfully, diligently, and to the best of their ability, and shall follow the employer's lawful and reasonable instructions.

Full-time employment.

The employee's first day of work is 2026-11-02.

The employee will be paid $62000 CAD per year, payable bi-weekly, less required statutory deductions (income tax, CPP/QPP, EI/QPIP, and any other deductions required by law).

The employee will work approximately 40 hours per week, based at Toronto, ON. The employer may set reasonable schedules, subject to the hours-of-work rules in the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

The employee's employment is subject to a probationary period of 3 months. During the probationary period either party may end the employment with one week's written notice.

The employee is entitled to 15 days of paid vacation per year, in addition to the statutory holidays provided under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

Extended health and dental coverage after the probationary period, plus a $50/month transit allowance.

Overtime is paid in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.

The employee agrees to keep confidential all non-public business information of the employer learned during employment, and not to disclose or use it except as required to perform their duties. This obligation survives the end of employment.

No non-competition restriction applies. Non-competition clauses are generally prohibited in Ontario under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ban effective December 2, 2021), with limited exceptions such as executive employees.

For 12 months after the end of employment, the employee shall not directly solicit the employer's clients or employees with whom the employee had a working relationship, unless the employer gives written consent.

Either party may terminate this agreement by giving the minimum notice required by the Employment Standards Act, 2000, subject at all times to the minimum notice, severance, and other standards of the Employment Standards Act, 2000. Nothing in this agreement limits any statutory entitlement of the employee, including termination pay, severance pay, or benefits continuation required by law.

This agreement is governed by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable in Ontario. Where this agreement conflicts with the Act, the Act prevails. Nothing in this agreement waives any right the employee holds under the Act.

This agreement is the entire agreement between the parties about the employee's employment. It replaces all earlier discussions and agreements on the subject. Changes must be made in writing and signed by both parties.

Example Coffee Roasters Inc.

Taylor Brooks

IMPORTANT: This is a template, not legal advice. Employment standards vary by province and change over time. Have this contract reviewed by a licensed employment lawyer in Ontario before signing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has duly executed this document as of the date first written above.

Executed by:

Printed name:

Printed name:

This document is a self-help template and does not constitute legal advice. Independent legal advice from a licensed lawyer in Ontario is recommended before reliance.