Employment Playwright Contract

Employment Playwright Contract

Parties and Effective Date

This Employment Playwright Contract (the Agreement) is entered into as of (the Effective Date) by and between Employer: whose principal place of business is and Playwright: .

Personal Information (Playwright)

Position, Term, and Duties

Reporting Manager:   Start Date:   Employment Term:

Compensation, Royalties and Expenses

Payment Schedule:   Additional Royalties/Residuals:

Expense Reimbursement: (if checked, reimburse per policy)

Intellectual Property and Credit

All literary works, scripts, treatments, outlines, drafts and final plays created, authored or reduced to practice by the Playwright during the term of employment that relate to the Employer's business or are commissioned by the Employer shall be deemed "Works Made for Hire" for the Employer. To the extent any such work does not qualify as a Work Made for Hire, the Playwright hereby irrevocably assigns and transfers to the Employer all right, title and interest, including copyrights and renewals, without further consideration beyond the compensation set forth above.

Moral Rights: The Playwright hereby waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights or rights of attribution and integrity in any Work assigned to the Employer to the maximum extent permitted by law.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

The Playwright shall not disclose or use for personal benefit any confidential, proprietary or non-public information of the Employer, including but not limited to unpublished scripts, casting decisions, financials, development notes and privileged communications. This obligation survives termination of employment for a period of three (3) years or longer if required by law.

Employment History (most recent first)

From:   To:

From:   To:

Education

References

Background Checks and Authorizations

The Playwright represents that all information provided in this Agreement and in any application or resume is true, complete and accurate. The Playwright authorizes the Employer to verify employment history, education, references and to conduct background checks where permitted by law. Consent to background checks:

Termination, Notice and Severance

Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate this Agreement upon days written notice. Termination For Cause will be effective immediately upon written notice to the Playwright for material breach, dishonesty, gross negligence or willful misconduct.

Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation

During employment and for a period of months following termination, the Playwright shall not directly engage in substantially similar services for a competing producer within , provided that such restriction is enforceable under applicable law. Non-solicitation of employees and contractors of the Employer is agreed for a period of months after termination.

Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

The Playwright represents that any work created under this Agreement will be original and will not infringe any third-party rights. The Playwright will indemnify and hold harmless the Employer from any claims, losses or liabilities arising from breach of these representations, except to the extent caused by Employer's breach of this Agreement.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction of . All disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Equal Employment and At-Will Notice

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics. The Playwright acknowledges receipt of the Equal Opportunity statement:

At-Will Employment: Except where this Agreement expressly states a fixed term or otherwise limits termination, employment is at-will and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to the notice provisions and severance obligations set forth above. Acknowledged:

Applicant Certification and Authorization

I certify that all information provided to the Employer is true, accurate and complete. I understand that falsification or omission of material facts may disqualify me from employment or be grounds for immediate termination. I authorize the Employer to contact prior employers and references and to verify any other information necessary to evaluate my suitability for employment. I further authorize the release of employment and education records to the Employer for that purpose.

I expressly consent to criminal background checks and credit checks to the extent permitted by law:

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Playwright's employment and supersedes all prior agreements. Any amendment must be in writing and signed by both parties. If any provision is found unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in effect.

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