Guide
How to Sign an Employment Contract Online
Employment contracts can be signed electronically, speeding up onboarding so new hires are confirmed before their first day.
Steps
- 1
Prepare employment contract with terms and conditions
- 2
Send to new hire via API
- 3
Employee receives signing link on any device
- 4
Employee signs to confirm employment terms
- 5
HR and employee both receive signed copy
Try it with curl
curl -X POST https://signb.ee/api/send \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"content": "# Your Document\n\nContent here...",
"senderName": "Your Name",
"senderEmail": "you@email.com",
"recipientName": "Recipient",
"recipientEmail": "recipient@email.com"
}'Legal validity
Electronic signatures are legally binding under the ESIGN Act (US), eIDAS Regulation (EU), and Electronic Communications Act (UK). Every Signbee document includes a SHA-256 tamper-proof certificate.
More details
The gap between a verbal offer and a signed employment contract is where companies lose candidates. Every day of delay gives the candidate time to accept a competing offer. Electronic signing eliminates this gap — send the contract minutes after the offer call, and get it signed the same day.
What to include in your employment contract: - Job title and description - Start date and probation period - Salary, bonus structure, and payment frequency - Working hours and location (office, remote, hybrid) - Benefits (healthcare, pension, equity, PTO) - Notice period for termination by either party - Confidentiality obligations - Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses (if applicable) - Intellectual property assignment - Governing law and dispute resolution
Remote hiring: For companies hiring remotely across states or countries, electronic contracts are essential. The candidate signs from wherever they are, and the SHA-256 certificate records the exact terms agreed upon with the governing law clearly specified.
Onboarding automation: Use the API to trigger contract generation when a candidate moves to 'offer accepted' in your ATS or HR system. Automatically populate the contract with the candidate's details and send it for signature — no HR team involvement needed for standard hires.
Multi-document onboarding: Many companies need new hires to sign multiple documents (offer letter, employment contract, NDA, benefits enrollment, policy acknowledgements). With the API, you can send all documents sequentially or simultaneously.
Frequently asked questions
Can employment contracts be signed electronically?
Yes. Employment contracts are fully valid with electronic signatures under ESIGN (US), eIDAS (EU), and ECA (UK). Electronic signing is now standard practice for remote and in-office hiring.
How quickly can I get an employment contract signed online?
Typically within hours. Send the contract immediately after the verbal offer. The candidate receives a signing link by email, reviews on their phone or computer, and signs. Most contracts are returned signed the same day.
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