Employee Keeper Contract

EMPLOYEE KEEPER CONTRACT

Parties

This Employee Keeper Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into between Employer Name: and Employee Name: .

Recitals

Whereas Employer desires to retain Employee in a key role and provide certain protections and incentives to promote retention and protect legitimate business interests; and Whereas Employee desires to accept employment and the terms set forth herein; now, therefore, in consideration of mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

Personal Information

Position and Term

Job Title: Department:

Intended Start Date: Compensation (annual): Pay Frequency:

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee will perform duties and responsibilities consistent with the position, including but not limited to duties described in the job description attached or provided. Employee agrees to devote full working time and attention to duties and to follow lawful policies and reasonable directions of Employer.

Employment History

Most Recent Employer

From: To:

Prior Employer

From: To:

Education

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Compensation, Benefits and Keeper Consideration

In consideration of retaining Employee, Employer agrees to provide compensation as set forth above and the following retention consideration: Signing Bonus: Retention Vesting Period:

Confidentiality, Inventions and Non-Solicitation

Employee shall not disclose Confidential Information of Employer and shall assign to Employer all right, title and interest in inventions and works made within the scope of employment. For a period of months following separation, Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's customers or employees in a manner contrary to Employer's legitimate interests.

I acknowledge and agree to the Confidentiality and Inventions provisions above.

Termination and Severance

Employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement. If Employer terminates without Cause during the retention period, Employee shall be entitled to the following severance:

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: This Agreement does not create a guarantee of employment for any specific period unless expressly stated in a written amendment signed by both parties. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, subject to any severance provisions herein.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics as defined by applicable law.

I acknowledge receipt of and agree to the At-Will Employment statement.

I acknowledge receipt of the Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Background and References Authorization

Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers, references, educational institutions, and to obtain criminal records, credit checks where permissible, and other background information necessary to evaluate employment. Employee releases such contacts from liability for providing truthful information to Employer.

I authorize background investigations and release prior employers and references to provide information.

Representations and Warranties

Employee represents that all information provided in connection with employment (including employment history, education and references) is true, complete and accurate. Employee understands that any material misstatement or omission may be grounds for immediate termination and may void obligations of Employer under this Agreement.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

The parties shall attempt in good faith to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement. Any unresolved dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in the state of: , and governed by the laws of that state without regard to conflict-of-law principles.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be delivered to the addresses below or such other addresses as either party may designate in writing.

Miscellaneous

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter and supersedes prior agreements. No amendment will be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying documents is true and complete. I authorize Employer to verify all statements and to obtain background information as described above. I understand that false statements may result in withdrawal of any offer or termination of employment.

I certify that the information provided is true and complete and authorize verification.

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