Template
[Company Name] Employee Contract
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Start Date], by and between [Company Name], a [State] corporation with its principal office located at [Company Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").
Position and Duties
- Job Title: [Employee's Job Title]
- Department: [Department Name]
- Reports To: [Supervisor's Name and Title]
- Job Description: Employee will perform the duties and responsibilities associated with the position of [Job Title] as outlined in the job description attached hereto as Exhibit A. Employee agrees to perform such duties to the best of their ability and to devote full working time and attention to the business of the Employer.
Compensation
- Base Salary: Employee will receive an annual salary of [Amount] USD, payable in equal [monthly/bi-weekly/weekly] installments, subject to applicable deductions and withholdings.
- Bonuses: Employee may be eligible for a performance-based bonus at the employer's discretion. The criteria and terms for any bonus will be determined by the Employer and may be outlined in a separate agreement.
- Overtime: If applicable, overtime compensation will be provided following federal and state laws.
Employment Status
- At-Will Employment: Employee’s employment with the Employer is on an at-will basis. This means that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time, with or without cause or notice.
- Probationary Period: Employee will be subject to a probationary period of [X] months, during which the Employer will evaluate Employee’s performance. During the probationary period, either party may terminate employment without notice or severance.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
- Confidential Information: Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of any and all proprietary and confidential information of the Employer, including but not limited to trade secrets, business plans, financial information, customer lists, and other sensitive data. Employee shall not, during or after employment, disclose such information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Employer.
- Non-Disclosure Agreement: Employee agrees to sign a separate Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as a condition of employment, which shall be attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
- Non-Compete Clause: For a period of [X] months/years following the termination of this Agreement, Employee agrees not to engage in any business or employment that directly competes with the Employer within [geographical area].
- Non-Solicitation Clause: Employee agrees that, for a period of [X] months/years following the termination of this Agreement, they will not solicit, recruit, or hire any employees or customers of the Employer.
Workplace Policies and Procedures
- Compliance: Employee agrees to comply with all company policies and procedures, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook, which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.
- Performance Reviews: Employee’s performance will be reviewed on a [annual/bi-annual/quarterly] basis, and feedback will be provided as part of the company’s ongoing performance management process.
Termination
- Voluntary Termination: Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing [X] weeks' written notice to the Employer.
- Involuntary Termination: Employer may terminate this Agreement at any time for cause, including but not limited to breach of this Agreement, poor performance, misconduct, or violation of company policies.
- Severance: In the event of involuntary termination without cause, Employee will receive [X] weeks/months of severance pay, subject to the execution of a release agreement.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
- Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed following the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
- Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising from or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through [mediation/arbitration] in [City, State], and the decision shall be binding on both parties.
Entire Agreement
- Integration: This Agreement, along with any exhibits and attachments, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter hereof.
- Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended in writing and must be signed by both the Employer and the Employee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Employment Agreement as of the date first above written.
Employer:
[Company Name]
By: __________________________
[Authorized Representative Name]
[Title]
Date: _________________________
Employee:
By: ___________________________
[Employee Name]
Date: _________________________
Exhibits
Exhibit A: Job Description [link or insert job description]
Exhibit B: Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) [link or insert NDA]
Exhibit C: [Link or insert relevant documents, if any]