CPIA Employee Agreement

CPIA Employee Agreement

1. Parties and Effective Date

This CPIA Employee Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into between Employer: and Employee: . The Effective Date of this Agreement is .

2. Personal Information

3. Position and Compensation

Job Title:    Department:

Anticipated Start Date:    Salary (annual): $    Pay Schedule:

4. Employment History

5. Education

6. References

7. At-Will Employment and Equal Opportunity

Employment with Employer is at-will and may be terminated by either Employer or Employee at any time, with or without cause or notice, unless otherwise expressly set forth in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Employer. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions regarding hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination are made without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.

8. Confidentiality; Proprietary Information and Assignment (CPIA)

Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment Employee will have access to trade secrets, confidential information and other proprietary materials and information belonging to Employer and its clients ("Proprietary Information"). Employee agrees that all Proprietary Information is the exclusive property of Employer. Employee will not disclose, use, or permit the use of Proprietary Information except as required for performance of Employee's duties for Employer.

Employee hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Employer all right, title and interest in and to inventions, discoveries, designs, improvements, works of authorship and other developments made or conceived by Employee, either alone or jointly with others, during the period of Employee's employment that relate to Employer's business or result from use of Employer time, materials or information.

Employee agrees to execute such further documents and take such actions as Employer may reasonably request to evidence, perfect or record Employer's ownership rights.

Acknowledgement of CPIA (check to acknowledge):

9. Restrictive Covenants

During employment and for a period of twelve (12) months following termination of employment for any reason, Employee will not, within a radius of fifty (50) miles of any location where Employer conducts business during the last twelve (12) months of Employee's employment, directly or indirectly solicit Employer's employees or independent contractors to leave Employer's employ, or solicit customers or clients of Employer with whom Employee had material contact on behalf of Employer. The parties agree these restrictions are reasonable to protect Employer's legitimate business interests.

Acknowledgement of Restrictive Covenants (check to acknowledge):

10. Return of Property; Remedies

Upon separation of employment Employee will promptly return all Employer property, including documents, hardware, electronic devices and copies of Proprietary Information. Employee agrees that Employer will be entitled to injunctive and other equitable relief in the event of breach of the CPIA or restrictive covenants, in addition to any available monetary damages.

11. Background Checks and Authorizations

Employee authorizes Employer to verify any information provided in this Agreement or in connection with Employee's application, and to conduct background investigations including but not limited to employment history verification, criminal history records, and education verification, to the extent permitted by law.

I authorize background checks:    If applicable, please list any pending matters or clarifications below.

12. Termination

Employer may terminate Employee's employment for cause for material breach, dishonest or fraudulent acts, willful misconduct, or material violation of Employer policies. Employer may terminate without cause subject to applicable law. Any termination will be subject to Employer's written policies and applicable law.

13. Miscellaneous Provisions

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found unenforceable, such provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable, and the remainder of this Agreement will remain in full force.

Governing Law: This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any written offer letter or separate executed agreements, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

14. Employee Certifications and Authorizations

I certify that the information provided in this Agreement and any attachments is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for immediate termination of employment.

Applicant Certification (check to certify):

15. Notices

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement will be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth in this Agreement or such other address as a party may designate in writing. Notices are effective upon personal delivery or three (3) business days after deposit with the U.S. mail, postage prepaid.

16. Acknowledgement of Receipt

By signing below, Employee acknowledges receipt of a copy of this CPIA Employee Agreement, agrees to its terms, and confirms Employee has had the opportunity to review the Agreement and ask questions prior to execution.

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