Employee Relationship Agreement

EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Employee Relationship Agreement (the Agreement) is made between Employer Name: and Employee Name: . The effective date of this Agreement is: .

Personal Information

Position and Compensation

Anticipated Start Date: Salary/Rate: $ per .

Employment Status: Full-time Part-time Contract Exempt

Employment History (Most Recent)

From: To:

Employment History (Previous)

From: To:

Education

Graduation Date:

References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: The parties acknowledge and agree that, unless a separate written agreement states otherwise, employment with the Employer is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or prior notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Confidentiality and Inventions

Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment Employee will have access to confidential and proprietary information. Employee agrees that, during and after employment, Employee will not use or disclose such information except as required in the performance of duties. Employee assigns to Employer all right, title and interest in any inventions, designs, improvements, trade secrets, or works of authorship conceived or developed by Employee during the period of employment that relate to Employer's business or result from use of Employer resources, subject to applicable law.

Non-Solicitation and Post-Employment Restrictions

For a period of following termination, Employee will not directly solicit the Employer’s customers or employees for purposes competitive with Employer's business, except as expressly permitted in writing. The parties agree that the restrictions are reasonable to protect legitimate business interests.

Termination; Final Pay; Return of Property

Termination: Employment may be terminated by either party as set forth above. Upon termination Employee shall be entitled only to compensation and benefits accrued through the termination date and any other amounts required by applicable law. Employee must return all Employer property, documents and records immediately upon termination.

Dispute Resolution; Governing Law

Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The arbitrator shall apply the laws of the governing jurisdiction selected by the Employer: Governing State: . To the extent permitted by law, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Severability; Entire Agreement; Amendment

If any provision of this Agreement is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes prior agreements. Amendment or modification must be in a written instrument signed by both parties.

Authorization and Certifications

Background Check and References: Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers and references and to obtain consumer and investigative background information, including criminal and credit history where permitted by law. Employee provides consent: Yes

Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided in connection with my employment is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may be grounds for refusal of employment or termination. Initials:

Acknowledgments

Employee acknowledges receipt of this Agreement, understands its terms, and agrees to be bound by the obligations contained herein. Employee also acknowledges any required employer policies and agrees to comply with such reasonable policies as a condition of employment.

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