⚠ This is a digital product of editable templates. No live training or consulting is included. The templates are for general information only and are not legal, tax or HR advice. Review them with a qualified professional and adapt them to your situation and the law that applies to you before use.
Overview
Hiring your first employees? This kit gives a U.S. startup the everyday documents it needs, so you do not have to start from a blank page. Every document is editable, comes with plain-English instructions, and has a worked example for a fictional company so you can see what a finished version looks like.
All text and layouts were created for this product. The Word files use only fonts that come with Microsoft Office, and the Canva letterheads use only Canva Free content.
What's Included
Letterheads (Word and Canva)
- 3 editable Word letterhead designs: Classic, Modern and Minimal
- 3 editable Canva letterheads (blue, gold, navy and orange), shared as a Canva template link
- Logo placeholders, so you can add your own logo in a few clicks
HR Letters
- Offer letter, with at-will language and an acceptance block
- Rejection letter
- New-hire welcome letter
- Employment verification letter
Payroll and Organization
- Pay statement layout (layout sample only, not a payroll record)
- Organization chart template
Four Core Policies
- Attendance and paid time off policy
- Code of conduct
- Anti-harassment, anti-discrimination and complaint procedure
- Remote work policy
Founder Compliance Checklist
- A general U.S. startup checklist, from company setup and first hire to payroll, leave and yearly tasks
- Prompts to verify state, city and headcount rules with your advisor
Guides and Worked Examples
- Logo and brand basics guide (logos are not included)
- Filled-in examples of the letterheads, letters, pay statement and org chart for a fictional company
- Read-Me with license and disclaimer, and a how-to sheet for the Canva letterheads
Who It's For
- Startup founders and first-time employers in the U.S.
- Small business owners and office managers
- Consultants and HR professionals who want clean starting drafts
What You Need
- Microsoft Word, or a program that opens .docx files (Google Docs and Pages can import them)
- A free Canva account, only if you want to use the Canva letterheads
Important Notes
- These are starting templates. Laws differ by state and city and change over time. Have a qualified attorney or HR advisor review documents that affect legal rights.
- The kit does not include legal advice, a finished logo or payroll software.
- License: one organization, for its own internal business use. Resale and redistribution are not allowed. See the Read-Me file in the download.
How to Download
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Refund Policy for This Product
To request a refund, email us within 4 calendar days of purchase with your order details. Approved refunds are issued minus a 30% refund charge. Full refunds apply to duplicate charges or access problems we cannot resolve. See the Digital Downloads section of our full Refund Policy.
