When someone accepts a job with an employer, usually a contract is drawn up outlining all the terms of the job. To start employment, the employee must sign the document and adhere to the terms therein. A sample contract of employment outlines the aforementioned terms and includes the specifics of the term under each category. Some of the categories of a sample contract of employment include: term (in years), benefits, paid time off, sick time, disability, termination of employment, and discrimination. Basically, the employee reviewing a sample contract of employment would be reading in detail to find out if the terms are acceptable.