Can this be signed electronically?

Yes. Electronic signatures are legally valid under the ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) and UETA where adopted, provided the signature shows intent, consent, attribution, and the record can be retained and reproduced.

Are notarization or witnesses required?

Generally no for routine employment agreements. Notarization is not typical and is usually unnecessary unless state law or specific corporate policy requires it for a particular clause.

What if the employee disputes the metrics?

Use documented mid-cycle check-ins and audit trails. If dispute persists, follow HR dispute resolution procedures and preserve all related signed records for review.

How should sensitive information be handled?

Limit sensitive data in the agreement, control document access, and for healthcare data ensure HIPAA controls and a BAA are in place before sharing PHI.

How long must records be kept?

Retain according to applicable retention rules: at minimum the employment period plus several years; for tax or HIPAA reasons longer retention may be required.

What authentication methods are acceptable?

Email-based links, SMS codes, or stronger methods like SSO or KBA are acceptable; choose an authentication level appropriate to the risk of the transaction.

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Employee Performance Goals Agreement

Employee Performance Goals Agreement

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EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE GOALS AGREEMENT

Employee Name: Manager Name:

Effective Date: Review Period Start: Review Period End:

Personal Information

Full Name Home Address Phone Email

Position Information

Job Title Department Reporting Manager Hire Date Base Salary

Employment History

Previous Employer 1

Company Title Dates Employed Primary Responsibilities Reason for Leaving

Previous Employer 2

Company Title Dates Employed Primary Responsibilities Reason for Leaving

Education

Degree Institution Graduation Date

References

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

Legal Disclosures and Acknowledgments

At-Will Employment: Employment with the Company is at-will. Nothing in this Agreement or any other document, policy, or statement shall limit the right of either the Company or the Employee to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as may be required by law. The at-will nature of employment may only be modified by a written agreement signed by an authorized officer of the Company.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Company provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected characteristics. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and business needs.

I acknowledge receipt of the Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Authorization to Contact and Background Check: By signing below, the Employee authorizes the Company to contact prior employers and references and to conduct employment-related background checks consistent with applicable law in connection with the administration of employment, performance review, and internal personnel decisions.

I authorize the Company to contact prior employers and references and to conduct background checks as described above.

Performance Goals (SMART)

The parties set forth the following specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for the review period. Each goal should include objective success metrics and a target date. The weight column indicates the relative contribution of the goal to the overall performance rating and must total 100% when finalized.

Goal 1