Alaska software developer employment contract template

Alaska Software Developer Employment Contract

This Alaska Software Developer Employment Contract (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date of Signing], by and between:

• [Employer Full Legal Name], a [Employer Legal Structure, e.g., Alaska Corporation] with its principal place of business at [Employer Physical Address] and mailing address at [Employer Mailing Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,” and
• [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Physical Address] and mailing address at [Employee Mailing Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.”

Employer’s phone number: [Employer Phone Number]; Employer’s email: [Employer Email]
Employee’s phone number: [Employee Phone Number]; Employee’s email: [Employee Email]

Contract Version/Reference Number: [Contract Version/Reference Number]

Job Title and Responsibilities

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Software Developer. The Employee’s duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Software architecture and design
• Requirements analysis and specification
• Secure coding practices and implementation
• Version control using Git standards
• API integration and development
• Debugging and troubleshooting software issues
• Software testing (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• DevOps practices (CI/CD pipeline implementation)
• Technical documentation and knowledge sharing
• Participation in daily stand-up meetings, sprint planning, and code reviews
• Security vulnerability remediation and mitigation
• Collaboration with cross-functional and distributed teams
• Utilizing the following technologies: [List of Programming Languages], [List of Frameworks], [List of Technology Stacks], [List of Preferred Development Tools]
• Compliance with industry-specific secure development and data privacy best practices.

Work Schedule and Location

Option A: On-site Employment

• The Employee's primary work location will be the Employer's facility located at [Employer Alaska Facility Address].
• The Employee will be required to attend regular technical and project meetings (onsite).
• Core working hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], Alaska Time.

Option B: Remote Employment

• The Employee will work remotely from their Alaska residence.
• Employee must maintain residency in Alaska throughout the employment period.
• The Employee will be required to attend regular technical and project meetings (virtual).
• Core working hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], Alaska Time.
• The Employer will [Reimburse/Not Reimburse] reasonable remote work technology costs, up to [Dollar Amount] per month.
• The Employer will furnish the following equipment: [List of Company-Furnished Equipment].
• The Employee will comply with the Employer's VPN/security protocols.
• Policies for working during extreme weather, power outages, or rural connectivity issues will be: [Detailed Policies].

The Employee will use [Collaboration Software, e.g., Slack, Jira, Teams] for communication and collaboration.

The Employee will report directly to [Manager's Job Title].

Employment Type and Hours

The Employee's employment is classified as [Full-time Exempt/Full-time Non-Exempt].

If Exempt:

• Guaranteed weekly hours are approximately [Number] hours.

If Non-Exempt:

• Guaranteed weekly hours are [Number] hours.
• The Employee is required to clock in and out using [Timekeeping System].
• The Employee is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with Alaska law (over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week).
• Required meal/rest breaks will comply with Title 23 Alaska Statutes.

Compensation

• The Employee's annual base salary is [Dollar Amount] USD, or an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] USD.
• Payment will be made [Bi-weekly/Monthly] via electronic deposit.
• Overtime pay, if applicable, will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate, in accordance with Alaska Statutes.
• Option A: Bonus
• The Employee is eligible for a [Signing/Referral/Project Completion/Retention] bonus of [Dollar Amount], subject to [Bonus Conditions].
• Option B: Profit Sharing/Equity
• The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's profit-sharing/equity plan, subject to the terms and conditions of that plan.
• Salary adjustments and cost-of-living increases will be reviewed [Frequency, e.g., annually] based on performance and market conditions. The Employer adheres to wage transparency duties under Alaska law.

Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's benefit plans:

• Group health, vision, and dental insurance, with Alaska-compliant plan disclosures.
• Option A: Retirement
• Retirement plan options include [401(k)/Other Retirement Plan] or Alaska PERS (if applicable).
• Eligibility for Alaska Family Leave Act (AFLA) and federal FMLA.
• Paid vacation: [Number] days per year.
• Paid sick leave: [Number] days per year.
• Paid Alaska state holidays.
• Option A: Remote Work Stipend
• Remote work stipend of [Dollar Amount] per month.
• Option B: Relocation Assistance
• Relocation assistance, subject to the terms of a separate agreement.
• Continuing education opportunities and reimbursement for required technical certifications, up to [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Wellness benefits tailored to Alaska's unique climate/health considerations, including [Specific Wellness Benefits].

Intellectual Property

All code, algorithms, software, and documentation developed by the Employee during employment at the direction of the Employer, at any location, or using Employer resources, is the sole property of the Employer.

• The Employee will promptly disclose all inventions to the Employer.
• The use of open-source or third-party licensed software requires prior written approval from the Employer.
• The Employee waives any rights to prior inventions except those listed here: [List of Employee-Owned Prior Inventions].

Confidentiality

The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all source code, system architecture, user/customer data, internal documentation, trade secrets, and any proprietary methodologies.

• This confidentiality obligation survives termination of employment for a period of [Number] years.
• The Employee will comply with all Alaska-compliant data privacy/security breach notification requirements.

IT Security

The Employee will strictly comply with the Employer's internal IT security, password, multi-factor authentication, and device usage policies.

• The Employee will report any data loss, phishing attempts, or cybersecurity incidents immediately to [Designated Contact/Department].

External Contributions

Contributing to or participating in external technology forums, hackathons, or open-source projects requires advance written consent from the Employer if it may overlap with job duties or Employer IP.

• Procedure for seeking consent: [Detailed Procedure].

Ethical Conduct and Compliance

The Employee will adhere to ethical coding practices, comply with all Alaska's cybersecurity and privacy laws, and refrain from using unlicensed software or engaging in unauthorized online activity.

• The Employee will adhere to best practices in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• The Employee will attend mandatory training in workplace safety, code of conduct, and harassment prevention as per Alaska requirements.

Post-Employment Restrictions

Option A: Non-Compete Clause (Use with Caution - Must be Reasonable under Alaska Law)

• During the [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee will not engage in [Specific Prohibited Activities] within [Geographic Area] that directly competes with the Employer's core confidential software or key client relationships.

Option B: No Non-Compete Clause

• No non-compete restrictions apply.

This clause specifically references only core confidential software and key client relationships. Carve-outs will be considered in line with Alaska legal precedent.

Termination

The employment relationship is “at-will” as defined by Alaska law.

• Termination may occur for cause (misconduct, performance), without cause, by mutual agreement, or by resignation.
• The Employee must provide [Number] days written notice of resignation.
• The offboarding process includes: [Detailed Offboarding Process].
• The final paycheck will be delivered in accordance with AS § 23.05.140.
• The Employee will return all company property, including technology access credentials.
• Option A: Severance
• The Employee may be eligible for severance pay as outlined in the Employer’s severance policy.
• Option B: No Severance
• The Employee is not eligible for severance pay.
• The Employer will provide information regarding COBRA or Alaska-insurance continuation.
• Vested benefits will be transferred according to plan guidelines.

Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal EEO, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws as they apply in Alaska, including but not limited to categories protected by AS § 18.80.220. The Employer maintains an anti-retaliation policy.

Occupational Health and Safety

The Employer adheres to Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) regulations.

• The Employer provides ergonomic support, psychological wellness resources for employees working in remote or isolated Alaskan locations.
• Protocols for handling extreme environmental conditions that may impact work are: [Detailed Protocols].

Workers' Compensation

The Employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Alaska law, including on-the-job injury or work-from-home/remote work incidents.

• The workers' compensation carrier is [Carrier Name].
• The claims process is: [Detailed Claims Process].

Dispute Resolution

Disputes will be resolved through internal grievance procedures, mediation, and then arbitration or litigation. Venue and governing law are set as the State of Alaska. The Employee retains the right to file claims with the Alaska Department of Labor for statutory violations.

Performance Reviews

The Employee will receive periodic performance reviews [Frequency, e.g., annually]. Promotion and salary adjustment processes will be tailored to local software industry standards. The Employee will have the opportunity to provide feedback.

Data Protection and Security

The Employee will adhere to detailed data protection, security incident reporting, and peer code review protocols, with Alaska-specific compliance for data breach notification timelines.

Addenda

The following addenda are incorporated into this agreement:

• [List of Addenda, e.g., Project-Specific NDA, Remote Work Safety Guidelines]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

____________________________
[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name and Title]

____________________________
[Employee Full Legal Name]