HR Language Strategies Agreement

HR LANGUAGE STRATEGIES AGREEMENT

This HR Language Strategies Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into effective on between Employer: and Service Provider: .

Personal Information

Position Information

Proposed Start Date:    Salary / Fee:

Employment History (most recent)

From:    To:

From:    To:

Education

References

Recitals and Definitions

WHEREAS, Employer seeks to develop and implement consistent HR language strategies, inclusive communication guidelines, and policies to ensure equitable, legally compliant internal and external communications; and WHEREAS, Service Provider has expertise in language strategy, inclusive communications, policy drafting, training, and implementation; the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Services

Timeline and Milestones

Project Commencement:    Target Completion:

Fees, Expenses and Payment

Total Fee:

Reimbursable Expenses: Approved with prior written consent by Employer.

Confidentiality

Service Provider shall hold in strict confidence all nonpublic information furnished by Employer and shall not use or disclose such information except for performance of this Agreement. Confidential information excludes information that is or becomes public through no breach by Service Provider, is rightfully received from a third party without restriction, or is independently developed. Service Provider will implement commercially reasonable safeguards to protect confidential information.

Acknowledgement of Confidentiality: Service Provider acknowledges and agrees to comply.

Intellectual Property

All work product, deliverables, and materials created by Service Provider in connection with this Agreement shall be the sole and exclusive property of Employer upon payment in full. Service Provider hereby assigns to Employer all right, title and interest in and to such work product. Service Provider retains the right to use general skills, knowledge, and experience, provided no confidential information or Employer-owned work product is disclosed.

Background Checks; Authorization

Service Provider consents to reasonable background checks, reference checks, and verification of credentials as necessary for performance under this Agreement. Service Provider authorizes Employer and its agents to contact prior employers and references for verification of employment history and suitability.

Authorization: I authorize Employer to conduct background and reference checks.

Legal Disclosures

At-Will Employment Statement: If Service Provider is engaged as an employee rather than an independent contractor, employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time with or without cause, unless expressly agreed otherwise in a signed employment contract.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment and engagement decisions will be made without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Applicant Certification & Authorization to Contact

I certify that the information provided in this Agreement and all accompanying documents is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any material misrepresentation or omission may disqualify me from entering into this Agreement or may be grounds for termination.

Certification: I certify the foregoing.

Termination; Remedies; Governing Law

This Agreement may be terminated by either party for material breach if the breach remains uncured for thirty (30) days after written notice. Either party may terminate for convenience upon days' prior written notice.

Remedies are cumulative and include the right to seek injunctive relief for breaches of confidentiality or intellectual property provisions. To the extent permitted by law, liability of either party for direct damages arising under this Agreement shall be limited to the total fees paid to Service Provider under this Agreement.

Governing Law and Venue: . The parties agree that disputes will be resolved in the courts of that jurisdiction, except where the parties agree to mediation or arbitration in writing.

Miscellaneous

Entire Agreement; Modification: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to its subject matter and supersedes prior agreements. Any modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Assignment: Neither party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party, except that Employer may assign to an affiliate or successor by operation of law.

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