Employment Co-op Agreement

EMPLOYMENT CO-OP AGREEMENT

This Employment Co-op Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into on this day: of , by and between Employer: with primary address: and Co-op Student: .

Personal Information

Position and Assignment

Department:    Reporting Manager:

Anticipated Start Date:    Anticipated End Date:

Compensation, Hours, and Benefits

Compensation/Stipend (if any):    Pay Schedule:

Expected Hours per Week:    Work Schedule and Location:

Academic Coordination

Academic Institution Name:

Academic Credit Arranged:    If yes, describe coordination and deliverables required by the institution:

Supervision, Evaluation, and Work Product

Intellectual Property: The student agrees that work performed within the scope of this co-op that is proprietary, inventive, or otherwise constitutes work product of the Employer shall be the exclusive property of the Employer unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing. The student shall promptly disclose such work product to the Employer and execute documents reasonably necessary to assign rights. Initial to acknowledge:

Health, Safety, Insurance, and Liability

The Employer shall maintain workers' compensation and general liability coverage as required by law for covered activities. The Student is responsible for disclosing any medical conditions that may affect ability to perform duties. The Employer is not liable for unpaid academic consequences resulting from the Student's failure to attend scheduled academic obligations.

Background Checks and Authorizations

The Student authorizes the Employer to conduct background checks, reference checks, and to contact prior employers and educational institutions for verification of information provided in this Agreement and related application documents. The scope of checks may include criminal history, employment verification, and educational verification where permitted by law.

I consent to background and reference checks as described above.

Employment History (Provide at least two)

Education

References (Three Professional)

Legal Disclosures and Policies

At-Will Employment Statement: Unless otherwise specifically agreed in a signed written agreement, the Student's participation in the co-op is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause, subject to any academic or program obligations agreed to herein.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer is an equal opportunity provider and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. The Student is advised to notify the Employer of any accommodation needs.

Confidentiality: The Student will maintain as confidential all non-public business, technical, and financial information obtained during the assignment and will not disclose such information except as required by Employer duties or as approved in writing by the Employer.

Termination: This Agreement may be terminated by either party with written notice to the other party. Employer may terminate immediately for cause, including breach of policy, dishonesty, or safety violations.

Applicant Certification and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and in any accompanying application materials is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification, omission, or misrepresentation may result in denial of placement or termination of this Agreement.

By signing below, I authorize the Employer to contact references, prior employers, and educational institutions for verification, and to perform background checks as permitted by law. I further authorize release of necessary academic information to the Employer to the extent required for coordination of academic credit.

Applicant acknowledges and agrees to comply with Employer policies, including but not limited to workplace safety, confidentiality, and acceptable use policies provided during onboarding.

Acknowledgements:

I certify that the information provided is accurate.

I agree to abide by Employer policies while participating in the co-op.

Governing Law and Miscellaneous

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where the primary worksite is located, without regard to conflict of law rules. Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through the Employer's internal dispute resolution procedures before seeking external remedies, unless prohibited by law.

Additional Provisions

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