Employment Relations Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS AGREEMENT

This Employment Relations Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into by and between Employer Name: and Employee Name: . Agreement Date:

1. RECITALS

The parties desire to set forth the terms and conditions governing the employment relationship, to define responsibilities and expectations, and to provide procedures for resolving disputes. This Agreement supersedes prior oral or written understandings between the parties concerning the subject matter herein.

2. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" means proprietary business information, trade secrets, financial data, client and employee lists, and other non-public information. "Proprietary Rights" includes all inventions, works of authorship, software, designs and know-how created by Employee in the course of employment.

3. PERSONAL INFORMATION

4. POSITION INFORMATION

Anticipated Start Date:   Salary (annual or hourly):

Full-time    Part-time    Contract / Temporary

5. TERM AND AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT

Employment is at-will unless otherwise expressly set forth in a written agreement signed by both parties. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to any statutory or contractual obligations set forth in this Agreement.

6. DUTIES, PERFORMANCE, AND POLICIES

Employee shall perform duties consistent with the position described above and shall follow lawful and reasonable policies and procedures established by Employer. Employee shall devote full working time and best efforts to the performance of duties, subject to approved leaves.

7. COMPENSATION, PAYMENT AND BENEFITS

Employee will be paid as set forth in the Position Information section. Employer shall withhold applicable taxes and make required contributions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by Employer's benefit plans and policies; enrollment and plan terms control the scope of coverage.

8. PROBATIONARY PERIOD

The first shall be a probationary period during which Employer may evaluate Employee's suitability for continued employment.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY, PROPRIETARY RIGHTS AND INVENTIONS

Employee shall not disclose Confidential Information and shall use such information only as required to perform job duties. All Proprietary Rights developed by Employee during employment that relate to Employer's business are the exclusive property of Employer. Employee shall execute documents necessary to assign such rights to Employer.

10. NON-COMPETE AND NON-SOLICITATION

During employment and for a period of following separation, Employee shall not directly engage in competitive activity within , nor solicit Employer's clients or employees. Such restrictions shall be no broader than necessary to protect legitimate business interests and shall be enforceable to the extent permitted by applicable law.

11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Employee shall avoid activities that conflict with Employer's interests. Employee must disclose any potential conflicts in writing to the Reporting Manager promptly upon becoming aware of them.

12. DISCIPLINE, TERMINATION AND NOTICE

Employer may discipline or terminate Employee for cause, performance issues or policy violations. Termination procedures shall comply with applicable law. Upon termination Employee shall return all Employer property and Confidential Information.

13. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The parties agree to attempt to resolve disputes in good faith through internal grievance procedures. If unresolved, disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be submitted to final and binding arbitration under the rules chosen by the parties. Employee and Employer knowingly waive the right to a jury trial for disputes subject to arbitration to the extent permitted by law.

14. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state specified below. If any provision is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

15. NOTICES

Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses below or to such other address as either party may designate in writing.

16. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND AUTHORIZATION

Employee authorizes Employer to verify employment history, education, and other information provided by Employee and to conduct background checks as permitted by law. Employee's consent is required for such checks.

I consent to verification of my background, education and prior employment.

17. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

18. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (APPLICANT PROVIDED)

Employer 1

Start Date:   End Date:

Employer 2

Start Date:   End Date:

19. EDUCATION

20. REFERENCES

Reference 1

Reference 2

Reference 3

21. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION

I certify that all information provided in this Agreement and accompanying documents is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsification may result in refusal of employment or termination.

I certify that the foregoing statements are true and complete.

I authorize Employer to contact my prior employers and listed references for purposes of verification and evaluation.

22. MISCELLANEOUS

This Agreement, together with any attachments or executed confidentiality or IP assignment documents, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter. No modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. Headings are for convenience only and do not affect interpretation.

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