EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This contract, dated on the _ day of _____ in the year 20____, is made
between _______________ [employer name] and ___
[employee name] of _____ [city, state]. This document constitutes an
employment agreement between these two parties and is governed by the laws of [state
or district].
WHEREAS the Employer desires to retain the Employee’s services, and the Employee
desires to render such services, these terms and conditions are set forth.
IN CONSIDERATION of this mutual understanding, the parties agree to the following
terms and conditions:

  1. Employment
    The Employee agrees that he or she will faithfully and, to the best of their ability, carry
    out the duties and responsibilities communicated to them by the Employer. The
    Employee shall comply with all company policies, rules, and procedures at all times.
  2. Position
    As a ____ [job title], it is the duty of the Employee to perform all essential
    job functions and duties. From time to time, the Employer may also add other duties
    within the Employee’s work’s reasonable scope.
  3. Compensation
    As compensation for the services provided, the Employee shall be paid a wage of
    $___________ [per hour/per annum] and will be subject to a(n) [quarterly/annual]
    performance review. 
  4. Independent Contractor.
    It is expressly agreed that the Employee is an independent contractor and that the
    Parties’ relationship shall not constitute a partnership, joint venture, or agency. Neither
    Party shall have the authority to make any statements, representations or commitments
    of any kind, or take any action, which shall be binding on the other Party, without Prior
    consent of such other Party.
    Further, the employee is not entitled to employment benefits such as medical insurance,
    retirement benefit plans, etc. Employee shall pay his/her own taxes.
  5. Probationary Period
    It is understood that the first [time frame] of employment constitutes a probationary
    period. During this time, the Employee is not eligible for paid time off or other benefits.
    During this time, the Employer also exercises the right to terminate employment at any
    time without advanced notice.
  6. Paid Time Off
    Following the probationary period, the Employee shall be eligible for the following paid
    time off:

 [length of time for vacation]
 [length of time for sick/personal days]
 Bereavement leave may be granted if necessary.
The employer reserves the right to modify any paid time off policies.

  1. Termination
    Both parties intend to form a long and mutually profitable relationship. However, either
    party may terminate this relationship at any time provided 30 days written notice is
    delivered to the other party.
    The Employee agrees to return any Employer property upon termination.
  2. Non-Competition and Confidentiality
    As an Employee, you will have access to confidential information that is the property of
    the Employer. You are not permitted to disclose this information outside of the
    Company.
    During your time of Employment with the Employer, you may not engage in any work for
    another Employer that is related to or in competition with the Company. You will fully
    disclose to your Employer any other Employment relationships that you have, and you
    will be permitted to seek other employment provided that (a.) it does not detract from
    your ability to fulfill your duties, and (b.) you are not assisting another organization in
    competing with the employer.
    It is further acknowledged that upon the termination of your employment, you will not
    solicit business from any of the Employer’s clients for a period of at least 2 years.
  3. Disputes
    Any dispute arising from rights and obligations under this Agreement will be solved
    through mediation under the American Arbitration Association’s Mediation Rules. The
    Parties agree to surrender to _____ courts’ jurisdiction if the dispute is
    not solved through mediation.
  4. Entirety
    This contract represents the entire agreement between the two parties and supersedes
    any previous written or oral agreement. This agreement may be modified at any time,
    provided the written consent of both the Employer and the Employee.
  5. Legal Authorization
    The Employee agrees that he or she is fully authorized to work in the United States and
    can prove this with legal documentation. The Employer will obtain this document for
    legal records.
  6. Severability

The parties agree that if any portion of this contract is found to be void or
unenforceable, it shall be struck from the record, and the remaining provisions will retain
their full force and effect.

  1. Jurisdiction
    This contract shall be governed, interpreted, and construed per the laws of the United
    States.

In witness and agreement whereof, the Employer has executed this contract with the
due process through the authorization of official company agents and with the consent
of the Employee, given here in writing.

Employee Signature                                                  Date

Company Official Signature                                    Date

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