AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made on [Date], BETWEEN: [Company Name], a [State] corporation, of [Company Address] ("Company") AND [Employee Name], of [Employee Address] ("Employee").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Company desires to employ Employee in the position of [Job Title]; and WHEREAS, Employee agrees to be employed by Company under the terms set forth herein.
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1 "At-Will Employment" means either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
1.2 "Confidential Information" means proprietary business information not generally known to the public.
1.3 "Work Product" means all intellectual property, inventions, and creative works developed during employment.
2. EMPLOYMENT TERMS
2.1 Employee is hired for the position of [Job Title], reporting to [Supervisor Title].
2.2 Employment commences on [Start Date] and continues on an at-will basis.
2.3 Employee's duties include [Job Responsibilities] and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
3. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
3.1 Company shall pay Employee a salary of $[Amount] per [Period], payable [Payment Schedule].
3.2 Employee is eligible for [Bonus Structure] based on performance and Company metrics.
3.3 Employee may participate in Company benefit plans including [List Benefits] subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
4. AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP
4.1 This employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason or no reason.
4.2 No supervisor, manager, or representative has authority to modify the at-will nature of employment except as provided herein.
4.3 Only a written agreement signed by the Company's Chief Executive Officer can modify this at-will relationship.
5. WORK SCHEDULE AND POLICIES
5.1 Employee's standard work schedule is [Schedule] with [Hours] per week.
5.2 Employee shall comply with all Company policies, procedures, and employee handbook provisions as they may be amended from time to time.
5.3 Company reserves the right to modify policies and procedures with reasonable notice.
6. CONFIDENTIALITY OBLIGATIONS
6.1 Employee acknowledges that employment will involve access to Confidential Information and agrees to maintain strict confidentiality.
6.2 Confidentiality obligations survive termination of employment indefinitely.
6.3 Employee shall not use Confidential Information for personal benefit or disclose to third parties without written authorization.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
7.1 All Work Product created during employment belongs exclusively to Company.
7.2 Employee hereby assigns all rights, title, and interest in Work Product to Company.
7.3 Employee shall assist Company in obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights at Company's expense.
8. POST-EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS
8.1 For [Time Period] after termination, Employee shall not solicit Company employees for competitive employment.
8.2 Employee shall not compete with Company's business in [Geographic Area] for [Time Period] after termination.
8.3 These restrictions are reasonable and necessary to protect Company's legitimate business interests.
9. TERMINATION PROVISIONS
9.1 Either party may terminate employment at any time for any reason or no reason.
9.2 Upon termination, Employee shall return all Company property and Confidential Information.
9.3 Company will pay earned but unpaid wages through the termination date as required by law.
10. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
10.1 Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration under [Arbitration Rules].
10.2 Arbitration shall be conducted in [Location] by a single arbitrator.
10.3 The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding on both parties.
11. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [State/Jurisdiction] without regard to conflict of law principles.
12. MISCELLANEOUS
12.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding employment terms.
12.2 Any modifications must be in writing and signed by both parties.
12.3 If any provision is deemed unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement remains valid and enforceable.
DISCLAIMER
This template is for informational purposes only and should be reviewed by employment counsel. At-will employment laws vary by state and may limit certain provisions.
SIGNATURES
COMPANY:
_________________________ Date: __________ [Name], [Title] [Company Name]
EMPLOYEE:
_________________________ Date: __________ [Employee Name]
