Employee Termination Contract

EMPLOYEE TERMINATION AGREEMENT

Parties

Employer Name:

Employee Name:

Employee ID/Number:    Position/Title:

Recitals

This Employee Termination Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into between the Employer named above and the Employee named above. The parties agree as follows to document the terms and conditions of the Employee's separation from employment.

1. Termination

The Employee's employment with Employer will terminate effective as of .

Termination classification (select all that apply): For Cause Without Cause Voluntary Resignation Mutual Agreement

2. Final Compensation and Benefits

Final regular wages to be paid: . Payment date or schedule:

Accrued but unpaid vacation/PTO payout: . Eligible severance payment (if any): .

Health benefits continuation or COBRA-like continuation:

3. Return of Property

Return deadline:

4. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

Employee acknowledges that Employee has had access to confidential, proprietary and trade secret information of Employer. Employee agrees that, except as required by law, Employee shall not disclose, use, or permit the use of such information following termination. This obligation survives termination for the full duration set forth in the Employer's policies or, if none, for a period of two (2) years.

5. Release of Claims and Consideration

In consideration of the payments and benefits described in this Agreement, Employee fully and forever releases and discharges Employer and its officers, directors, affiliates, successors and assigns from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities and obligations arising out of or related to Employee's employment or termination thereof through the Effective Date, whether known or unknown, including but not limited to claims under federal, state or local law regarding employment, wages, benefits, discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, or tort.

This release does not apply to claims that cannot be released as a matter of law, rights to vested benefits under qualified retirement plans, or to Employee's right to enforce this Agreement.

Employee has been advised in writing to consult an attorney before signing this Agreement.
Employee understands the terms of this Release and signs voluntarily.

6. Non-Disparagement

The parties agree not to make any public or private statements that disparage the other party, its business practices, products, services, officers, directors, employees or agents. This provision does not prohibit truthful communications required by law or to governmental agencies.

7. Cooperation and Transition

Employee agrees to reasonably cooperate with Employer following termination to effect an orderly transition of duties. Any cooperation required beyond five (5) business days shall be compensated at an agreed rate set forth in writing.

8. Taxes; Withholding

All payments under this Agreement shall be subject to required tax withholdings and deductions. Employer makes no representations regarding the tax consequences of sums paid under this Agreement; Employee bears sole responsibility for taxes due on amounts received.

9. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state identified below. Any action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in the county identified below.

Governing State:    Venue County:

10. Representations; Entire Agreement; Survival

Each party represents and warrants that it has authority to enter into this Agreement and that execution and performance do not violate any other agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Provisions that by their nature are intended to survive termination shall survive.

11. At-Will Employment and Equal Opportunity

Nothing in this Agreement modifies the at-will nature of the employment relationship, unless expressly stated otherwise in writing and signed by the Employer's authorized representative. Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics.

12. Acknowledgments and Certifications

Employee certifies that all information provided to Employer concerning employment, duties, and claims is true and complete to the best of Employee's knowledge and that Employee has not concealed any facts that would reasonably affect Employer's rights.

Employee Authorization to Contact Previous Employers: Employee authorizes Employer to contact prior employers for verification purposes.

Employment History

Title:    Dates Employed: to

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Education

Graduation Date:

References

Phone:    Email:

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Miscellaneous

Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only by a writing signed by both parties. Assignment: Employer may assign its rights hereunder; Employee may not assign this Agreement. Waiver: A waiver must be in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Notices: Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses set forth above by personal delivery, certified mail and return receipt requested, or overnight courier.

Employee Certification

I certify that I have read and understand this Agreement, that I have had a reasonable period to consider its terms, and that I enter into it voluntarily. I further certify that the information I provided to Employer concerning my employment history and background is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Employee certifies the information is true and complete.

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