CA Remote Employee Agreement California-Compliant

Generate a California-compliant remote employee offer letter with all required provisions

Company Information

Company Legal Name *

State of Incorporation

If Other

Company Address

Signatory Name *

Signatory Title

Employee Information

Employee Full Legal Name *

Job Title *

Start Date *

Work Location

Reports To

Compensation

Classification *

Exempt (Salary) Non-Exempt (Hourly)

See Wage-Hour page for classification guidance

Annual Salary ($) *

2026 CA exempt minimum: $68,640 (general) / $122,573 (computer professional)

Pay Frequency *

Signing Bonus ($)

Leave blank if no signing bonus

Equity Compensation

Benefits

Benefits Eligible *

Yes No

PTO Policy *

Unlimited PTO Accrued PTO

401(k) Plan

Yes No

CA Required: California Paid Sick Leave (minimum 5 days/40 hours per year) is automatically included per Labor Code Section 246.

Remote Work Terms

CA Required (Labor Code Section 2802): Employers must reimburse employees for all necessary expenditures incurred in performing their duties.

Expense Reimbursement Approach *

Monthly Stipend Actual Expenses

See Expenses page for detailed guidance

Monthly Stipend Amount ($)

Covers internet, phone, and home office expenses

Equipment Provided

Laptop Monitor Keyboard/Mouse Headset

Equipment Return Required on Termination *

Yes No

Agreement Options

CA Required: At-will employment language is automatically included (Labor Code Section 2922). Non-compete clauses are prohibited (B&P Code Section 16600).

Include Confidentiality Agreement

Include Invention Assignment

Will include mandatory Section 2870 notice. See IP page.

Include Arbitration Clause

Optional Exhibits

Select exhibits to append to the agreement:

Exhibit A: Job Description

Detailed role responsibilities and requirements

Exhibit B: Equity Compensation Summary

Stock option or equity grant details

Exhibit C: Remote Work Policy

Work-from-home expectations and requirements

Exhibit D: Expense Reimbursement Policy

Detailed expense categories and procedures

Exhibit E: Confidentiality & IP Agreement

Full PIIA with Section 2870 notice

Exhibit F: Arbitration Agreement

Standalone arbitration terms (Armendariz-compliant)

Exhibit G: At-Will Acknowledgment

Separate at-will employment acknowledgment

Exhibit H: Prior Inventions Disclosure

Employee's pre-existing IP schedule

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