Upon acceptance of a job offer, an employee is typically required to agree to the terms of the job through an employer agreement. This document outlines all the terms of the employee's job and must be signed by both the employee and the representative of the hiring company. An employer agreement protects both the employee and the employer. The typical aspects of an employer agreement include: rate (pay), hours, benefits, termination of employment guidelines, start date of the job, reporting manager contact information, and specific job duties pertaining to the position. Both the employee and employer are required to operate within the terms of the employer agreement. A violation of this agreement by the employee can result in termination of employment depending on the severity of the violation.