Employment Talent Release with Compensation

EMPLOYMENT TALENT RELEASE WITH COMPENSATION

Parties and Effective Date

Employer Name:

Employer Address:

Employee Name:

Employee Address:

Effective Date:

Personal and Position Information

Start Date:    Base Salary or Wage:

Employment History (Most Recent)

Dates Employed:

Dates Employed:

Education

Graduation Date:

References

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment: Employee acknowledges that, unless specifically provided otherwise in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Employer, employment is at will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Equal Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of legally protected characteristics. Employer will consider applicants and employees on the basis of the individual’s qualifications and merit.

Talent Release — Grant of Rights

For good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged, Employee hereby irrevocably grants to Employer, its affiliates, licensees and assigns, the unrestricted, perpetual, worldwide right to record, reproduce, publish, distribute, display and otherwise use Employee’s name, voice, image, likeness, biography, performance, interview, and any photographic, audio, video or digital recordings (collectively, the Works) in any and all media now known or hereafter developed, for advertising, promotional, internal training, public relations and any other lawful business purpose.

Compensation and Tax Treatment

As full consideration for the rights granted herein, Employer agrees to provide compensation as set forth below. Employee acknowledges that this compensation is the sole consideration for the release of rights except as otherwise expressly stated in this agreement.

Taxes: Employee acknowledges that Employer may withhold taxes as required by law and that Employee is solely responsible for reporting and paying any applicable taxes on compensation received under this agreement.

Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

Employee represents and warrants that Employee is at least 18 years of age, has full right and authority to enter into this agreement, and that the rights granted herein do not conflict with any existing obligations. Employee will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Employer from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses arising out of any breach of Employee’s representations and warranties.

Moral Rights; Waiver

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Employee hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights or rights of paternity, integrity, attribution or similar claims with respect to the Works and any use thereof by Employer.

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

Employee shall not disclose to third parties any confidential or proprietary information of Employer obtained in connection with the production of the Works, except as expressly authorized in writing by Employer or as required by law.

Term, Termination and Revocation

This release and license is perpetual and irrevocable, except to the extent a limited revocation is required by applicable law. Termination of employment shall not affect the rights granted to Employer under this agreement.

Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state specified by Employer in Employer Address without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any dispute arising under this agreement will be resolved by binding arbitration unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Authorization and Background Checks

Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided in this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize Employer to contact any references and previous employers listed herein and to conduct background checks, including criminal history and verification of education and employment.

Applicant consents to background investigations as a condition of employment and acknowledges that false statements or omissions may result in refusal to hire or termination of employment.

Applicant Certification and Release

I certify that I have read and understand this Employment Talent Release with Compensation, that I have had an opportunity to ask questions, and that I voluntarily enter into this agreement. I understand that by signing I release any claims to further compensation or approval for uses described herein, except as expressly stated in the Compensation Details above.

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