Included Clauses:
The Parties
a) Employer and Employee information (names, addresses, contact details)
Position and Duties
a) Job title, responsibilities, and performance expectations
b) Flexibility for evolving business needs
c) Professional conduct and compliance obligations
Employment Classification
a) Full-time, part-time, or temporary designation
b) Confirmation of at-will employment under U.S. law
Compensation
a) Pay rate and frequency
b) Overtime and lawful deductions
c) Pay adjustments and correction procedures
Work Schedule
a) Standard working hours and shift flexibility
b) Attendance and on-call requirements
Benefits and Time Off
a) Links benefit eligibility to company policy
b) Clarifies procedures for requesting leave
Tools, Uniforms, and Equipment
a) Employer-provided property and care responsibilities
b) Return-of-property requirements and lawful deductions
Driving and Vehicle Use
a) License and safety requirements
b) Prohibitions on impaired or unauthorized use
c) Mobile device restrictions while driving
Confidentiality
a) Non-disclosure of proprietary and client information
b) Whistleblower and legal compliance protections
Safety and Compliance
a) Compliance with OSHA and Employer safety standards
b) Reporting of hazards, injuries, and unsafe acts
Assumption of Risk
a) Acknowledgment of ordinary job-related risks in various environments
b) Shared responsibility for safety and reporting
c) Preservation of workers’ compensation rights
Termination
a) At-will termination by either party
b) Property return and lawful deductions
c) Final pay procedures per state law
Dispute Resolution
a) Good-faith mediation followed by binding arbitration
b) Federal Arbitration Act applicability
c) Fee and venue provisions
Non-Solicitation of Clients and Employees
a) Restricts solicitation of clients, vendors, or staff for 12 months post-employment
b) Reasonable duration and scope aligned with business protection
Media, Image, and Likeness Release
a) Allows Employer to use employee photos, voice, or likeness for business purposes
b) Protects against unlawful or defamatory use
Electronic Communications and Social Media Policy
a) Defines company device and internet usage standards
b) Sets professional boundaries for social media conduct
Miscellaneous Provisions
a) Governing law, severability, and entire-agreement clauses
b) Electronic signature and notice provisions
c) No assignment without written consent
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