Arizona employment contract template

Arizona Employment Contract

This Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

Position: Employee is hired to perform the duties of [Job Title].

Responsibilities: Employee shall perform the following duties:

• [List of Responsibilities]

Work Location: The primary work location will be at [Work Location].

Department/Supervisor: Employee will report to the [Department] and will be supervised by [Supervisor Name].

Employment Type:

• Option A: Full-Time
• Option B: Part-Time
• Option C: Temporary
• Option D: Seasonal
• Option E: Contract Basis

FLSA Status:

• Option A: Exempt
• Option B: Non-Exempt

2. Term of Employment

Option A: Indefinite (At-Will) Employment

This is an at-will employment relationship. Employer and Employee acknowledge that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws and regulations. This at-will relationship does not affect any right the employee may have to workers' compensation benefits under Arizona law.

Option B: Fixed-Term Contract

Term: This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until [End Date].

Renewal: This Agreement may be renewed upon mutual written agreement of both parties.

Evaluation: Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency of Evaluation].

3. Compensation and Benefits

Wage/Salary:

• Option A: Employee shall be paid at the rate of [Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Employee shall be paid a salary of [Amount] per [Pay Period].

Pay Frequency and Method: Employee will be paid [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].

Overtime: Non-exempt employees shall be paid overtime at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek, in accordance with federal and Arizona wage laws.

Commission/Bonus:

• Option A: Employee is eligible for commissions according to the attached Commission Plan.
• Option B: Employee is eligible for bonuses as determined by the Employer, based on performance and company profitability.

Reimbursable Expenses: Employee will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, subject to Employer's expense reimbursement policy.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance:
  • Option A: Included.
  • Option B: Not Included.
• Dental and Vision Benefits:
  • Option A: Included.
  • Option B: Not Included.
• Life and Disability Insurance:
  • Option A: Included.
  • Option B: Not Included.
• Retirement/401(k)/Pension Plan:
  • Option A: Included.
  • Option B: Not Included.
• Paid Vacation: Employee will accrue [Number] days of paid vacation per year.
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue [Number] days of paid sick leave per year, in accordance with Arizona law.
• Paid Holidays: Employee will be entitled to [Number] paid holidays per year.
• Parental Leave:
  • Option A: Included, per company policy.
  • Option B: Not Included.
• Other Fringe Benefits: [List Other Benefits]

4. Work Schedule

Standard Working Hours: Employee's standard working hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].

Overtime: Overtime may be required as needed and will be subject to applicable overtime pay regulations.

Shift Differentials:

• Option A: A shift differential of [Amount] will be paid for [Applicable Shifts].
• Option B: No shift differential applies.

5. Code of Conduct

Professional Standards: Employee shall maintain high professional standards in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and the public.

Dress Code: Employee shall adhere to the Employer's dress code policy.

Substance Use: Employee shall comply with Employer's policy regarding substance use and abuse.

Workplace Behavior: Employee shall maintain a respectful and professional demeanor in the workplace.

Use of Company Property: Employee shall use company property responsibly and in accordance with Employer's policies.

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination: Employer is committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination. Employee shall adhere to all anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policies, complying with Arizona and federal law.

• [Optional: Detailed conduct standards can be outlined here]

6. Confidentiality, Proprietary Information, and Intellectual Property Rights

Confidential Information: Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information of the Employer and agrees to protect such information during and after employment.

Intellectual Property: All inventions, works, and other intellectual property created by Employee during the course of employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.

Assignment of Inventions: Employee agrees to assign all rights, title, and interest in such inventions, works, and other intellectual property to the Employer.

[Optional: Detailed non-disclosure and IP assignment provisions]

7. Restrictive Covenants

Non-Compete:

• Option A: Included. Employee agrees not to engage in any business that competes with the Employer within [Geographic Scope] for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment. This clause is designed to protect the legitimate business interests of the employer, including [Legitimate Business Interests], and is considered reasonable in scope, time, and activity restrictions under Arizona law.
• Option B: Not Included.

Non-Solicitation (Clients):

• Option A: Included. Employee agrees not to solicit clients of the Employer for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment.
• Option B: Not Included.

Non-Solicitation (Employees):

• Option A: Included. Employee agrees not to solicit employees of the Employer for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment.
• Option B: Not Included.

Non-Disparagement:

• Option A: Included. Employee agrees not to disparage the Employer, its products, or its employees, and the Employer agrees not to disparage the Employee.
• Option B: Not Included.

8. Separation and Termination

Resignation: Employee shall provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.

Retirement:

• Option A: Included, per company policy.
• Option B: Not Included.

Termination With Cause: Employer may terminate Employee's employment for cause, as defined by Employer's policies.

Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate Employee's employment without cause, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Advance Notice/Severance Pay:

• Option A: Included, per company policy.
• Option B: Not Included.

Final Pay: Employee's final paycheck will be issued in accordance with Arizona law.

Accrued Leave Payout: Accrued vacation and sick leave will be paid out in accordance with Arizona law and Employer policy.

Company Property Return: Employee shall return all company property upon termination of employment.

Post-Employment Obligations:

• Option A: Included, per company policy.
• Option B: Not Included.

9. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Internal Grievance Procedure
• Option B: Mediation
• Option C: Arbitration
• Option D: Litigation

Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona.

Venue: Any legal action arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in the appropriate court in [County] County, Arizona.

10. Compliance with Laws

Employee and Employer shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to FLSA, FMLA (if applicable), ADA, IRCA (for verification of work eligibility), Arizona’s minimum wage laws, and E-Verify requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under Arizona and federal law.

11. Workers' Compensation

Employee is covered by Employer's workers' compensation insurance as required by Arizona law. Employee agrees to comply with all safety regulations and procedures.

[Optional: More detailed safety or compensation terms]

12. Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Reference Checks

• Option A: This offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
• Option B: Employee agrees to submit to drug testing as required by Employer policy and Arizona law.
• Option C: This offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory reference checks.

Employee agrees to sign all necessary waivers and authorizations.

13. General Provisions

Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

Amendment: This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party.

Notice: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or sent by email.

Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

[Optional: Probationary period, training reimbursement, IT and device policies, remote work rules, conflicts of interest, industry-specific requirements]

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Signature]

Name: [Employer Printed Name]

Title: [Employer Title]

[Employee Legal Name]

[Employee Signature]

Name: [Employee Printed Name]