Employment Agreement Template (Business Legal Form)

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This Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of [Date] (the “Effective Date”), by and between:

Employer: [Company Name], a [State/Country] [corporation/LLC], with principal offices at [address] (“Employer”),andEmployee: [Employee Name], residing at [address] (“Employee”).

1. Position and Duties

1.1 Position. Employer hereby employs Employee in the position of [Job Title].

1.2 Duties. Employee agrees to faithfully perform the duties customary for such position and any other duties reasonably assigned by Employer. Employee shall devote full working time and attention to Employer’s business and shall comply with all lawful policies and procedures.

2. Term of Employment

The employment relationship shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue until terminated in accordance with Section 7 of this Agreement (the “Term”).

3. Compensation

3.1 Salary. Employer shall pay Employee an annual salary of $[amount], payable in accordance with Employer’s standard payroll practices and subject to applicable tax withholdings.

3.2 Bonus (if applicable). Employee may be eligible for a performance-based bonus as determined by Employer in its discretion.

4. Benefits

4.1 Benefits. Employee shall be entitled to participate in all employee benefit plans that Employer generally makes available to its employees, subject to the terms of such plans.

4.2 Vacation and Leave. Employee shall be entitled to [number] days of paid vacation per year, in addition to recognized public holidays, and any other leave required by law.

5. Confidentiality and Intellectual Property

5.1 Confidential Information. Employee agrees not to disclose or use any confidential or proprietary information of Employer during or after employment, except as required in the performance of duties.

5.2 Intellectual Property. Any inventions, works, or other intellectual property developed by Employee during employment that relate to Employer’s business shall be the sole property of Employer.

6. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation (Optional)

For a period of [6/12] months following termination, Employee agrees not to (a) engage in business activities competitive with Employer within [geographic scope], or (b) solicit Employer’s customers or employees. [Modify or delete based on local laws and enforceability.]

7. Termination

7.1 At-Will Employment (if applicable). Employment is “at-will,” meaning either party may terminate at any time, with or without cause, upon [number] days’ written notice.

7.2 Termination for Cause. Employer may terminate immediately for cause, including but not limited to gross misconduct, willful neglect of duties, or material breach of this Agreement.

7.3 Severance (if applicable). If Employer terminates without cause, Employee shall receive [amount/severance terms], subject to Employee signing a release of claims.

8. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of [State], without regard to its conflict of law rules.

9. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to Employee’s employment and supersedes any prior agreements or understandings.

10. Amendments

No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both parties.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Employment Agreement as of the Effective Date.

Employer:Signature: ___________________________Name: ______________________________Title: ______________________________

Employee:Signature: ___________________________Name: ______________________________

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