Employee Annual Releases

EMPLOYEE ANNUAL RELEASES

Personal Information

Position Information

Employment History (Most Recent)

Education

Professional References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Employment with the company is at-will. Either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, unless otherwise provided in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of the company.

Equal Opportunity: The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics, and the company complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Annual Releases and Acknowledgements

1. Confidentiality and Proprietary Information: I acknowledge my continuing obligation during and after employment to protect confidential, proprietary, and trade secret information of the company. I will not disclose, use, or retain any such information except as required to perform my duties. I understand that breach of this obligation may result in disciplinary action, including termination and legal remedies.

I acknowledge and agree to the Confidentiality and Proprietary Information terms.

2. Invention Assignment and Intellectual Property: I hereby disclose and assign to the company any inventions, discoveries, improvements, designs, works of authorship, or other intellectual property created during the period of my employment that relate to the company’s business or are developed using company resources. I agree to execute documents reasonably necessary to effectuate such assignment.

I acknowledge and agree to the Invention Assignment and Intellectual Property terms.

3. Media and Likeness Release: I grant the company the non-exclusive, royalty-free right to photograph, videotape, and record my likeness and voice during work-related activities and to use such images and recordings for internal communications, training, promotional, and marketing purposes. I understand that the company is not obligated to use any recordings and that my permission is perpetual unless revoked in writing.

I grant permission for the use of my likeness as described above.

4. Electronic Communications and Records: I consent to receive employment-related notices, pay statements, benefit communications, and other records electronically and agree that electronic delivery satisfies any legal requirement for delivery in writing, provided reasonable access to such electronic records is available.

I consent to electronic communications and records.

5. Background Check Reauthorization: I authorize the company and its agents to obtain or refresh consumer reports, background checks, or investigative reports for employment purposes, to the extent permitted by law. I understand such checks may include but are not limited to criminal history, education verification, and employment verification.

I authorize the company to obtain background checks and reauthorize prior checks as necessary.

6. Release of Claims for Voluntary Programs: To the extent permitted by law, I release the company and its affiliates from liability for injuries or losses arising from my voluntary participation in non-required programs, events, or activities sponsored by the company, unless caused by the company’s gross negligence or willful misconduct.

I acknowledge and accept the Release of Claims for Voluntary Programs.

7. Return of Company Property: I reaffirm my obligation to return all company property, including but not limited to records, keys, equipment, documents, laptops, mobile devices, and access credentials, upon request or upon termination of employment. I understand costs for unreturned property may be recoverable by the company as permitted by law.

I acknowledge my obligation to return company property.

Authorizations and Certifications

Authorization to Contact Previous Employers and Conduct Verifications: I authorize the company to contact my current and former employers and other references to verify information provided in this form and related employment records, and I release those parties from liability for providing such information in good faith.

I authorize contact with previous employers and references for verification purposes.

Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided on this form and any attachments is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification or omission of material information may result in disciplinary action, including termination of employment.

I certify that the information provided is true and complete.

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