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An at-will employment agreement for hiring W-2 employees.

Who needs this

Employers hiring W-2 employees in the United States.

What it covers

• Position & duties
• Compensation & benefits
• At-will employment
• Confidentiality & IP
• Non-solicitation
• Termination

Template clauses

1. Position

The Employer hires the Employee in the position of [JOB TITLE], reporting to [SUPERVISOR/POSITION]. The Employee agrees to perform the duties customarily associated with this position and any other duties reasonably assigned.

2. Compensation

The Employee shall receive a base salary of $[AMOUNT] per year, payable in accordance with the Employer's standard payroll schedule. The Employee may be eligible for performance bonuses, commissions, or equity at the Employer's discretion as outlined in separate plans.

3. Benefits

The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Employer's standard benefit programs (health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off) subject to the terms of those plans. The Employer reserves the right to modify benefit programs at any time.

4. At-Will Employment

Employment with the Employer is at-will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. Nothing in this Agreement creates a contract for a specific term of employment.

5. Work Schedule & Location

The Employee's standard schedule is [HOURS/DAYS]. The work location shall be [ADDRESS / REMOTE / HYBRID]. The Employer may modify schedule or location with reasonable notice based on business needs.

6. Confidentiality

The Employee shall not disclose or use the Employer's confidential information except in the performance of their duties. This obligation survives termination of employment indefinitely.

7. Intellectual Property

All inventions, works, and intellectual property created by the Employee during employment that relate to the Employer's business or are created using Employer resources shall be the sole property of the Employer.

8. Non-Solicitation

For twelve (12) months following termination, the Employee shall not directly solicit any employee or customer of the Employer with whom the Employee had material contact during the last twelve (12) months of employment.

9. Return of Property

Upon termination, the Employee shall promptly return all Employer property, including equipment, documents, electronic files, and credentials.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [STATE]. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of [JURISDICTION].

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date written above.

[PARTY A NAME]
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________

[PARTY B NAME]
Signature: __________________________
Date: ______________

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