Free Employment Agreement Reviewer

Before signing an employment agreement, most people skim it and hope for the best. This tool reviews the full document and analyzes non-compete clauses (with state-specific enforceability notes for California, Minnesota, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Illinois, Massachusetts, and other states with restrictions), non-solicitation provisions, intellectual property assignment (present vs. future inventions), compensation structure, equity grants (ISO, NSO, RSU vesting schedules and acceleration triggers), severance terms, and DTSA (Defend Trade Secrets Act) notice compliance. The output includes an overall favorability rating from "employee-favorable" to "highly restrictive" with specific negotiation points. This analyzes from the employee perspective. Employer-side review requires different criteria.

Employment lawyers and HR directors use this when reviewing offer letters and employment agreements before extending them. Candidates evaluating a job offer use it to understand exactly what they are signing. Instead of googling "is my non-compete enforceable," you get a state-specific analysis that tells you whether the scope, duration, and geographic restriction are likely enforceable in your state.

Having an employment attorney review an agreement costs $300 to $800 for a standard review. This tool provides an initial analysis in seconds, but it is not a substitute for legal advice. It does not account for verbal promises, company-specific policies referenced but not included, or the specific facts of your employment situation. For complex equity packages or executive agreements, consult an employment attorney.

Common use cases

• Job candidate review: understand the non-compete scope, equity vesting, and severance provisions before accepting an offer
• HR compliance: check that employment agreements comply with new state-specific non-compete restrictions (California FTC ban, Minnesota HF 3, etc.)
• Acquisition workforce analysis: review target company employment agreements for restrictive covenants that could affect key employee retention post-close

The workspace handles multiple agreements if you are comparing offers. Create a free Eudoxic workspace to upload all agreements and compare terms across employees.