How to sign an employment contract electronically
More and more companies hire remotely, and asking a new employee to print, sign and scan their contract is an unnecessary drag. Signing an employment contract electronically solves that step in minutes.
Is an electronically signed employment contract valid?
In most countries, private employment agreements can be signed electronically with full validity. Keep in mind that some procedures before labor authorities may require additional formalities, so it's worth checking the rules in your country and contract type.
How to do it step by step
Upload the contract PDF and enter the employee's name and email. The person receives a unique link, signs from wherever they are and confirms with a verification code. The signed contract is available to both parties, with its audit trail.
Ideal for remote teams
The new employee signs their contract before day one, no matter what city or country they're in. HR gains traceability — knowing who signed what and when — and eliminates the paperwork of each onboarding.
Frequently asked questions
Is an electronically signed employment contract valid?
Generally yes: electronic signatures are legally recognized and an employment contract is an agreement between employer and worker. Some countries additionally require registering the contract with the labor authority or handing over a physical copy, so check local rules.
How do I sign an employment contract with someone working remotely?
Upload the contract as a PDF, place the company's signature area and the worker's, and enter each person's email. Both sign from wherever they are, with no printing or courier.
What proof do I have that the employee signed?
The signature certificate appended to the end of the PDF: it includes each signer's name and email, the date and time in their timezone, the IP, the device and the SHA-256 fingerprint of the original document.
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