HR Career Coaching Agreement

HR CAREER COACHING AGREEMENT

Parties and Effective Date

This Career Coaching Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into between:

Coach / Employer Name:

Client Name:

Effective Date:

Personal Information (Client)

Position & Employment Information

Employment Start Date:    Current Annual Salary: $

Employment Status: Full-time Part-time Contractor

Employment History (Most Recent)

Dates Employed:    Reason for Leaving:

Dates Employed:    Reason for Leaving:

Education

Graduation Date:

Professional References

Scope of Services

Coach will provide career coaching services to Client as set forth below. Services may include assessment, goal setting, resume and interview preparation, career transition planning, and follow-up coaching. Specific objectives and deliverables are:

Number of Sessions:    Typical Session Length:

Fees, Payment & Cancellation

Client agrees to pay the Coach the Fee described below. Fees cover coaching services only; any travel or out-of-pocket expenses will be billed separately if applicable and with prior consent.

Cancellation and Rescheduling: Sessions cancelled less than 24 hours before scheduled time may be charged in full unless waived by Coach.

Confidentiality; Information Sharing

Coach and Client acknowledge that coaching conversations are intended to be confidential. Coach will not disclose Client's confidential information without Client's prior written consent except as required by law or as described below. Confidential information does not include information which is or becomes public through no fault of Coach, information learned independently, or information required to be disclosed by law.

Exceptions to confidentiality include disclosures required by law, allegations of abuse or imminent harm, or where Coordinator/Employer reasonably requires summary reporting relating to program participation (such reporting will exclude substantive confidential content unless Client consents).

Client Responsibilities

Client agrees to actively participate in scheduled sessions, complete assignments, and provide accurate information necessary for effective coaching. Client acknowledges that outcomes are not guaranteed and are dependent on Client's active engagement and implementation of agreed actions.

Limitation of Liability and Indemnity

Coach's liability for direct damages arising from Coach's performance under this Agreement is limited to the total Fees paid by Client for the coaching services hereunder. Under no circumstances will Coach be liable for consequential, incidental, special, or punitive damages. Client agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Coach, its officers and employees from any claims arising from Client's actions, decisions, or use of information gained through coaching.

Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice. In the event of termination by Client, fees for sessions already conducted are non-refundable. Coach may terminate for material breach or for conduct that undermines the coaching relationship.

Background Checks and References

Client authorizes Coach and Coach's representatives to verify the information provided in this Agreement and to contact former employers and references listed above for the purposes of assessing career history and suitability for coaching objectives. Client consents to any background checks required by Coach as a condition of participation.

Consent to Contact and Background Check: I authorize contact with listed references and former employers and consent to background checks as described above.

Legal Notices and Company Policies

At-Will Employment: If Client is an employee of Coach's organization, participation in coaching does not alter the at-will nature of employment unless expressly set forth in a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative.

Equal Opportunity: Coach's organization is an equal opportunity provider. Coaching and related decisions will be made without unlawful discrimination on the basis of protected characteristics.

Acknowledgement: I acknowledge the At-Will Employment statement and Equal Opportunity statement above.

Applicant / Client Certification

I certify that the information I have provided in this Agreement is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the disclosure of information to third parties where necessary for provision of services, background checks, or as otherwise permitted by law. I understand that providing false or misleading information may be grounds for termination of services.

Client Initials:

Dispute Resolution; Governing Law

The parties agree to attempt good-faith resolution of disputes arising from this Agreement. If not resolved, disputes will be submitted to mediation prior to commencing litigation. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the jurisdiction where Coach's principal office is located, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Governing Law Jurisdiction:

Additional Terms

Acknowledgment of Receipt

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement, understand its terms, and agree to be bound by it.

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