Sample Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Company Name], a [State] corporation, with its principal place of business at [Address], (hereinafter “Company”) and [Employee Name], residing at [Address], (hereinafter “Employee”).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Company desires to employ Employee to perform the services described herein, and Employee desires to be employed by Company;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. Employment
1.1 Position: Employee shall be employed by Company as a [Job Title].
1.2 Duties: Employee shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by Company from time to time, including but not limited to:
- [List specific job duties]
1.3 Location: Employee's primary place of work shall be at [Address], or at such other locations as may be designated by Company from time to time.
1.4 Term: This Agreement shall be for a period of [Term].
2. Compensation
2.1 Salary: Employee shall be paid a salary of [Salary Amount] per [Time Period] (e.g., month, year).
2.2 Benefits: Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Company's benefits plans, including but not limited to:
- [List benefits]
3. Confidentiality
3.1 Confidential Information: Employee acknowledges and agrees that during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of [Number] years after the termination of this Agreement, Employee shall hold in confidence all confidential information of Company, including but not limited to:
- [List specific examples of confidential information]
3.2 Use and Disclosure: Employee shall not disclose or use any confidential information of Company for any purpose other than the performance of Employee's duties hereunder.
4. Non-Competition
4.1 Restriction: Employee acknowledges and agrees that during the term of this Agreement, and for a period of [Number] years after the termination of this Agreement, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any business or employment that competes with the business of Company within a [Distance] radius of Company's principal place of business.
4.2 Exceptions: This non-competition provision shall not apply to Employee's employment with a non-competing company that does not directly compete with Company's business.
5. Termination
5.1 Termination by Company: Company may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason or no reason at all, with or without cause, upon [Number] days' written notice to Employee.
5.2 Termination by Employee: Employee may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason or no reason at all, upon [Number] days' written notice to Company.
5.3 Termination for Cause: Company may terminate this Agreement for cause, immediately and without notice, for any of the following reasons:
- [List specific reasons for termination for cause]
6. Miscellaneous
6.1 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications, representations, or agreements, whether oral or written.
6.2 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State].
6.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be struck and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
6.4 Notices: All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, or sent by overnight courier service, addressed as follows:
If to Company: [Company Name] [Address]
If to Employee: [Employee Name] [Address]
6.5 Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced.
6.6 Assignment: This Agreement shall not be assignable by Employee without the prior written consent of Company.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
[Company Name] [Signature] [Printed Name]
[Employee Name] [Signature] [Printed Name]
