DRIVER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this …………… day of ……………………………. 20 ……………, between:
- Lee Logistics LLC a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of …………………………, (Name of State or Country) and having its principal place of business at …………………………………………………………… (Official address of the company) (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”);
AND
- ………………………………….. [name of employee], of the City/Country /State/Province/County (choose one) of …………………………………………………………………………. (address of the employee)
- (hereinafter referred to as the “Employee”).
WHEREAS; the Employer desires to obtain the benefit of the services of the Employee, and the
Employee desires to render such services on the terms and conditions set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, AND IN CONSIDERATION, of the mutual terms and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
- Employment:
- The Employee agrees that he/she shall at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his skill, ability, experience, and talents, perform all of the duties required of his position.
- In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Employee shall comply with all Employer policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, both written and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to time.
- It is also understood and agreed to by the Employee that his assignment, duties and responsibilities, and reporting arrangements may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without causing termination of this agreement.
- To exercise appropriate care and caution whilst engaging in the operation of the delivery vehicle and complying with all state, federal and local laws that include, but are not limited to, parking laws, driving laws, and regulations.
- To actively avoid engaging in any personal errands during working hours.
- To provide an active copy of my driving license, along with documentation that will serve as proof.
- To never consume any inhibiting substance including drinking or the use of any other drugs whilst in the operation of the vehicle and/or during working hours.
- To, the best of my ability, prevent any damage(s) to the delivery vehicle.
- To never unload passengers, unless explicitly asked to do so by the administrators of the company.
- To always operate a vehicle that is active and approved under an insurance plan. I will attach copies of evidence of said insurance plan along with the Independent Driver Delivery agreement.
- Vehicle:
- In cases where the driver is independent, he/she shall agree to provide a vehicle that is:
- Not older than five (5) years.
- Insured
- Meets the emission standards of the ………………… (state or country)
- ……………………………………………………… (include other provisions if any)
- Term of the Employment:
- The term of this Agreement shall commence on the day of execution by both parties, and shall remain in full force for an initial term of one year.
- Unless the Agreement is canceled or a renegotiation notice is sent thirty (30) days before the Agreement’s expiration date, the Agreement will be renewed automatically upon expiration for an additional one-year term.
- Probation Period:
It is understood and agreed that the first ninety days (three months) of employment shall constitute a probationary period during which period the Employer may, in its absolute discretion, terminate
the Employee’s employment, for any reason without notice or cause.
- Position Title and Duties of the Employee:
As a driver the Employee is required to perform the following duties and professionally undertake the following responsibilities:
(List all the duties that you agree with the driver)
- Other duties may arise from time to time and may be assigned to the employee.
- Insurance:
The Driver hereby agrees that his or her insurance will be used to cover any damages caused directly as a result of their negligence towards another person (s) and/or property.
- Compensation:
- As full compensation for all services provided the employee shall be paid at the rate of USD ………………………………………… (amount), every month by the employer based on the actual hours worked per day.
- The salary mentioned in paragraph (l)(a) shall be a review on an annual basis.
- All reasonable expenses arising out of employment shall be reimbursed assuming the same have been authorized before being incurred and with the provision of appropriate receipts.
- Leave:
- The Employee shall be entitled to thirty (30) days leave …………………………… per annum.
- The Employee shall also be entitled to fourteen (14) days sick leave …………………… per annum.
- Benefits:
The Employer shall at its expense provide the Employee with the Health Plan that is currently in place or as may be in place from time to time.
- Performance Reviews:
The Employee will be provided with a written performance appraisal at least once per year and said appraisal will be reviewed at which time all aspects of the assessment can be fully discussed.
- Termination:
- The Employee may at any time terminate this agreement and his employment by giving not less than thirty days (one month) written notice to the Employer.
- The Employer may terminate this Agreement and the Employee’s employment by giving thirty days’ (one month) notice or payment in place of notice, for sufficient cause.
- Further, the Employer can terminate the contract without notice but with prior warning if the employee has excessive unexplained absences, theft, workplace violence, unsafe work practices, and other unprofessional conduct.
- Additionally, a party can terminate this contract if:
The other party commits a material breach of any other terms of this Agreement that is not capable of being remedied within thirty (30) days or that should have been remedied within thirty (30) days after a written request and was not;
The other party becomes unable to perform its duties hereunder, including a duty to pay or a duty to perform;
- Moreover, this Agreement may be terminated by the Employee if the Employer fails to pay salary for two (2) consecutive months after the date they are due. The employee may terminate the Agreement immediately, with no notice period, in writing.
- The employee agrees to return any property of the employer at the time of termination.
- Non- Competition:
- It is acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not hire or attempt to hire any current employees of Lee Logistics LLC.
- It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not solicit business from current clients or clients who have retained Lee Logistics LLC in the six (6) month period immediately preceding the employee’s termination.
- Laws governing the agreement:
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Bahamas.
- Independent Legal Advice:
- The Employee acknowledges that the Employer has provided the Employee with a reasonable opportunity to obtain independent legal advice concerning this agreement, and that either:
- The Employee has had such independent legal advice before executing this agreement, or;
- The Employee has willingly chosen not to obtain such advice and to execute this agreement without having obtained such advice.
- Entire Agreement:
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects any
and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings about the employment of the
Employee by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed
by both of the parties hereto.
- Severability:
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof of this agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid then said article or part shall be struck and all remaining provision shall
remain in full force and effect.
- Force Majeure:
The employer or employee is not liable for any failure to perform their duties due to causes beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature, and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Dispute Resolution;
- In the event of any dispute arising out of this contract, the parties agree to cooperate fully and to provide assistance to the other party in the investigation and resolution of any complaints, claims, actions, or proceedings that may be brought by or that may involve Assigned Employees.
- In case of failure of i) above; shall resolve the dispute(s) through arbitration as per the Seattle, Washington D.C, Arbitration Rules.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Employer has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and the Employee has set his hand as of the date first above written SIGNED, in the presence of:
________________________________________________
[Name of employee]
________________________________________________
[Signature of Employee]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
_________________________________________________
[Name of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Title of the Employer’s Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Signature of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
DRIVER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this …………… day of ……………………………. 20 ……………, between:
- Lee Logistics LLC a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of …………………………, (Name of State or Country) and having its principal place of business at …………………………………………………………… (Official address of the company) (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”);
AND
- ………………………………….. [name of employee], of the City/Country /State/Province/County (choose one) of …………………………………………………………………………. (address of the employee)
- (hereinafter referred to as the “Employee”).
WHEREAS; the Employer desires to obtain the benefit of the services of the Employee, and the
Employee desires to render such services on the terms and conditions set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, AND IN CONSIDERATION, of the mutual terms and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
- Employment:
- The Employee agrees that he/she shall at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his skill, ability, experience, and talents, perform all of the duties required of his position.
- In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Employee shall comply with all Employer policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, both written and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to time.
- It is also understood and agreed to by the Employee that his assignment, duties and responsibilities, and reporting arrangements may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without causing termination of this agreement.
- To exercise appropriate care and caution whilst engaging in the operation of the delivery vehicle and complying with all state, federal and local laws that include, but are not limited to, parking laws, driving laws, and regulations.
- To actively avoid engaging in any personal errands during working hours.
- To provide an active copy of my driving license, along with documentation that will serve as proof.
- To never consume any inhibiting substance including drinking or the use of any other drugs whilst in the operation of the vehicle and/or during working hours.
- To, the best of my ability, prevent any damage(s) to the delivery vehicle.
- To never unload passengers, unless explicitly asked to do so by the administrators of the company.
- To always operate a vehicle that is active and approved under an insurance plan. I will attach copies of evidence of said insurance plan along with the Independent Driver Delivery agreement.
- Vehicle:
- In cases where the driver is independent, he/she shall agree to provide a vehicle that is:
- Not older than five (5) years.
- Insured
- Meets the emission standards of the ………………… (state or country)
- ……………………………………………………… (include other provisions if any)
- Term of the Employment:
- The term of this Agreement shall commence on the day of execution by both parties, and shall remain in full force for an initial term of one year.
- Unless the Agreement is canceled or a renegotiation notice is sent thirty (30) days before the Agreement’s expiration date, the Agreement will be renewed automatically upon expiration for an additional one-year term.
- Probation Period:
It is understood and agreed that the first ninety days (three months) of employment shall constitute a probationary period during which period the Employer may, in its absolute discretion, terminate
the Employee’s employment, for any reason without notice or cause.
- Position Title and Duties of the Employee:
As a driver the Employee is required to perform the following duties and professionally undertake the following responsibilities:
(List all the duties that you agree with the driver)
- Other duties may arise from time to time and may be assigned to the employee.
- Insurance:
The Driver hereby agrees that his or her insurance will be used to cover any damages caused directly as a result of their negligence towards another person (s) and/or property.
- Compensation:
- As full compensation for all services provided the employee shall be paid at the rate of USD ………………………………………… (amount), every month by the employer based on the actual hours worked per day.
- The salary mentioned in paragraph (l)(a) shall be a review on an annual basis.
- All reasonable expenses arising out of employment shall be reimbursed assuming the same have been authorized before being incurred and with the provision of appropriate receipts.
- Leave:
- The Employee shall be entitled to thirty (30) days leave …………………………… per annum.
- The Employee shall also be entitled to fourteen (14) days sick leave …………………… per annum.
- Benefits:
The Employer shall at its expense provide the Employee with the Health Plan that is currently in place or as may be in place from time to time.
- Performance Reviews:
The Employee will be provided with a written performance appraisal at least once per year and said appraisal will be reviewed at which time all aspects of the assessment can be fully discussed.
- Termination:
- The Employee may at any time terminate this agreement and his employment by giving not less than thirty days (one month) written notice to the Employer.
- The Employer may terminate this Agreement and the Employee’s employment by giving thirty days’ (one month) notice or payment in place of notice, for sufficient cause.
- Further, the Employer can terminate the contract without notice but with prior warning if the employee has excessive unexplained absences, theft, workplace violence, unsafe work practices, and other unprofessional conduct.
- Additionally, a party can terminate this contract if:
The other party commits a material breach of any other terms of this Agreement that is not capable of being remedied within thirty (30) days or that should have been remedied within thirty (30) days after a written request and was not;
The other party becomes unable to perform its duties hereunder, including a duty to pay or a duty to perform;
- Moreover, this Agreement may be terminated by the Employee if the Employer fails to pay salary for two (2) consecutive months after the date they are due. The employee may terminate the Agreement immediately, with no notice period, in writing.
- The employee agrees to return any property of the employer at the time of termination.
- Non- Competition:
- It is acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not hire or attempt to hire any current employees of Lee Logistics LLC.
- It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not solicit business from current clients or clients who have retained Lee Logistics LLC in the six (6) month period immediately preceding the employee’s termination.
- Laws governing the agreement:
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Bahamas.
- Independent Legal Advice:
- The Employee acknowledges that the Employer has provided the Employee with a reasonable opportunity to obtain independent legal advice concerning this agreement, and that either:
- The Employee has had such independent legal advice before executing this agreement, or;
- The Employee has willingly chosen not to obtain such advice and to execute this agreement without having obtained such advice.
- Entire Agreement:
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects any
and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings about the employment of the
Employee by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed
by both of the parties hereto.
- Severability:
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof of this agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid then said article or part shall be struck and all remaining provision shall
remain in full force and effect.
- Force Majeure:
The employer or employee is not liable for any failure to perform their duties due to causes beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature, and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Dispute Resolution;
- In the event of any dispute arising out of this contract, the parties agree to cooperate fully and to provide assistance to the other party in the investigation and resolution of any complaints, claims, actions, or proceedings that may be brought by or that may involve Assigned Employees.
- In case of failure of i) above; shall resolve the dispute(s) through arbitration as per the Seattle, Washington D.C, Arbitration Rules.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Employer has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and the Employee has set his hand as of the date first above written SIGNED, in the presence of:
________________________________________________
[Name of employee]
________________________________________________
[Signature of Employee]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
_________________________________________________
[Name of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Title of the Employer’s Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Signature of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
DRIVER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made on this …………… day of ……………………………. 20 ……………, between:
- Lee Logistics LLC a limited liability company incorporated under the laws of …………………………, (Name of State or Country) and having its principal place of business at …………………………………………………………… (Official address of the company) (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”);
AND
- ………………………………….. [name of employee], of the City/Country /State/Province/County (choose one) of …………………………………………………………………………. (address of the employee)
- (hereinafter referred to as the “Employee”).
WHEREAS; the Employer desires to obtain the benefit of the services of the Employee, and the
Employee desires to render such services on the terms and conditions set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, AND IN CONSIDERATION, of the mutual terms and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
- Employment:
- The Employee agrees that he/she shall at all times faithfully, industriously, and to the best of his skill, ability, experience, and talents, perform all of the duties required of his position.
- In carrying out these duties and responsibilities, the Employee shall comply with all Employer policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, both written and oral, as are announced by the Employer from time to time.
- It is also understood and agreed to by the Employee that his assignment, duties and responsibilities, and reporting arrangements may be changed by the Employer in its sole discretion without causing termination of this agreement.
- To exercise appropriate care and caution whilst engaging in the operation of the delivery vehicle and complying with all state, federal and local laws that include, but are not limited to, parking laws, driving laws, and regulations.
- To actively avoid engaging in any personal errands during working hours.
- To provide an active copy of my driving license, along with documentation that will serve as proof.
- To never consume any inhibiting substance including drinking or the use of any other drugs whilst in the operation of the vehicle and/or during working hours.
- To, the best of my ability, prevent any damage(s) to the delivery vehicle.
- To never unload passengers, unless explicitly asked to do so by the administrators of the company.
- To always operate a vehicle that is active and approved under an insurance plan. I will attach copies of evidence of said insurance plan along with the Independent Driver Delivery agreement.
- Vehicle:
- In cases where the driver is independent, he/she shall agree to provide a vehicle that is:
- Not older than five (5) years.
- Insured
- Meets the emission standards of the ………………… (state or country)
- ……………………………………………………… (include other provisions if any)
- Term of the Employment:
- The term of this Agreement shall commence on the day of execution by both parties, and shall remain in full force for an initial term of one year.
- Unless the Agreement is canceled or a renegotiation notice is sent thirty (30) days before the Agreement’s expiration date, the Agreement will be renewed automatically upon expiration for an additional one-year term.
- Probation Period:
It is understood and agreed that the first ninety days (three months) of employment shall constitute a probationary period during which period the Employer may, in its absolute discretion, terminate
the Employee’s employment, for any reason without notice or cause.
- Position Title and Duties of the Employee:
As a driver the Employee is required to perform the following duties and professionally undertake the following responsibilities:
(List all the duties that you agree with the driver)
- Other duties may arise from time to time and may be assigned to the employee.
- Insurance:
The Driver hereby agrees that his or her insurance will be used to cover any damages caused directly as a result of their negligence towards another person (s) and/or property.
- Compensation:
- As full compensation for all services provided the employee shall be paid at the rate of USD ………………………………………… (amount), every month by the employer based on the actual hours worked per day.
- The salary mentioned in paragraph (l)(a) shall be a review on an annual basis.
- All reasonable expenses arising out of employment shall be reimbursed assuming the same have been authorized before being incurred and with the provision of appropriate receipts.
- Leave:
- The Employee shall be entitled to thirty (30) days leave …………………………… per annum.
- The Employee shall also be entitled to fourteen (14) days sick leave …………………… per annum.
- Benefits:
The Employer shall at its expense provide the Employee with the Health Plan that is currently in place or as may be in place from time to time.
- Performance Reviews:
The Employee will be provided with a written performance appraisal at least once per year and said appraisal will be reviewed at which time all aspects of the assessment can be fully discussed.
- Termination:
- The Employee may at any time terminate this agreement and his employment by giving not less than thirty days (one month) written notice to the Employer.
- The Employer may terminate this Agreement and the Employee’s employment by giving thirty days’ (one month) notice or payment in place of notice, for sufficient cause.
- Further, the Employer can terminate the contract without notice but with prior warning if the employee has excessive unexplained absences, theft, workplace violence, unsafe work practices, and other unprofessional conduct.
- Additionally, a party can terminate this contract if:
The other party commits a material breach of any other terms of this Agreement that is not capable of being remedied within thirty (30) days or that should have been remedied within thirty (30) days after a written request and was not;
The other party becomes unable to perform its duties hereunder, including a duty to pay or a duty to perform;
- Moreover, this Agreement may be terminated by the Employee if the Employer fails to pay salary for two (2) consecutive months after the date they are due. The employee may terminate the Agreement immediately, with no notice period, in writing.
- The employee agrees to return any property of the employer at the time of termination.
- Non- Competition:
- It is acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not hire or attempt to hire any current employees of Lee Logistics LLC.
- It is further acknowledged and agreed that following termination of the employee’s employment with Lee Logistics LLC for any reason, the employee shall not solicit business from current clients or clients who have retained Lee Logistics LLC in the six (6) month period immediately preceding the employee’s termination.
- Laws governing the agreement:
This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Bahamas.
- Independent Legal Advice:
- The Employee acknowledges that the Employer has provided the Employee with a reasonable opportunity to obtain independent legal advice concerning this agreement, and that either:
- The Employee has had such independent legal advice before executing this agreement, or;
- The Employee has willingly chosen not to obtain such advice and to execute this agreement without having obtained such advice.
- Entire Agreement:
This agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties, superseding in all respects any
and all prior oral or written agreements or understandings about the employment of the
Employee by the Employer and shall be amended or modified only by written instrument signed
by both of the parties hereto.
- Severability:
The parties hereto agree that in the event any article or part thereof of this agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid then said article or part shall be struck and all remaining provision shall
remain in full force and effect.
- Force Majeure:
The employer or employee is not liable for any failure to perform their duties due to causes beyond their reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, acts of nature, and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Dispute Resolution;
- In the event of any dispute arising out of this contract, the parties agree to cooperate fully and to provide assistance to the other party in the investigation and resolution of any complaints, claims, actions, or proceedings that may be brought by or that may involve Assigned Employees.
- In case of failure of i) above; shall resolve the dispute(s) through arbitration as per the Seattle, Washington D.C, Arbitration Rules.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Employer has caused this agreement to be executed by its duly authorized officers and the Employee has set his hand as of the date first above written SIGNED, in the presence of:
________________________________________________
[Name of employee]
________________________________________________
[Signature of Employee]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
_________________________________________________
[Name of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Title of the Employer’s Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Signature of Employer Rep]
_________________________________________________
[Date]
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