Employment Commercial Contract

EMPLOYMENT COMMERCIAL CONTRACT

Parties and Recitals

This Employment Commercial Contract (the Agreement) is entered into between:

Employer Name:

Employer Address:

Employee Name:

Employee Address:

Effective Date:

Position and Term

Employment Type: Full‑time Part‑time Contractor Exempt Non‑Exempt

Start Date:    End Date (if applicable):

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Frequency:    Bonus / Commission Structure:

Duties and Performance

Employee shall perform the duties and responsibilities described in the job description provided by Employer and such other duties reasonably assigned by Employer. Employee agrees to perform such duties faithfully, professionally, and in compliance with all lawful policies and procedures of Employer.

Commercial Terms: Confidentiality, IP, Restrictive Covenants

Confidential Information: Employee acknowledges that during the term of employment Employee will receive Confidential Information. Employee agrees to hold all Confidential Information in trust and confidence and not to disclose or use such information except as necessary to perform duties under this Agreement. Confidential Information includes trade secrets, customer lists, pricing, business plans, and other nonpublic information.

Inventions and Intellectual Property Assignment: Employee hereby assigns to Employer all right, title and interest in any inventions, discoveries, improvements, works of authorship or other intellectual property conceived or developed by Employee during the term of employment that relate to Employer’s business or arise from the use of Employer resources.

Non‑Solicitation and Non‑Competition: To protect legitimate commercial interests, during employment and for a period of following termination, Employee shall not solicit Employer’s customers or induce Employer’s employees to leave Employer’s employment. Any non‑competition covenant shall be enforceable only to the extent permitted by applicable law.

Termination and Severance

Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate Employee for Cause immediately upon written notice. Cause includes willful misconduct, material breach, dishonesty, or gross negligence relating to performance of duties.

Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate without Cause upon providing notice or pay in lieu of notice as required by law or as agreed in writing.

Expense Reimbursement

Employer will reimburse reasonable business expenses incurred by Employee in accordance with Employer’s expense policy. All expenses must be substantiated with receipts and submitted within of incurrence.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in accordance with the parties’ agreement to arbitrate. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state specified by Employer unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses provided above or such other address as a party designates in writing. Notices shall be effective upon delivery.

HR Sections Required

Personal Information

Employment History (most recent first)

From:   To:

From:   To:

Education

Graduation Date:

References (Professional)

Legal Disclosures

At‑Will Employment: Unless otherwise provided in a separate signed written agreement, Employee’s employment is at‑will and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Applicant Certification and Authorizations

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying attachments is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of facts may result in withdrawal of an offer or termination of employment.

Authorization to Verify: I authorize Employer and its agents to verify all information provided, to contact my past employers and references, and to obtain consumer and/or criminal background reports, as necessary for employment decisions. I release Employer and any person or entity providing information from liability for damages resulting from furnishing such information.

Background Check Consent: I consent to a background check and verification of my employment and education records.

Drug Testing (if applicable): I consent to pre‑employment and periodic drug testing if required by Employer policy.

Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any schedules, exhibits and written policies incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, oral or written, relating to the subject matter herein. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties.

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