Delaware HR generalist employment contract template

Delaware HR Generalist Employment Contract

This Delaware HR Generalist Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between [Company Name], a Delaware corporation with a principal place of business at [Company Address] ("Company"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position:

The Company hereby employs Employee as a full-time HR Generalist in the [Department Name] department.

Option A: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recruitment coordination, onboarding, benefits administration, HR policy interpretation, payroll liaison, compliance monitoring, employee relations, training coordination, performance review support, workplace investigations, HRIS data management, and maintaining legally required personnel records per Delaware law.

Option B: Detailed job description attached as Exhibit A.

Option C: Job responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.

2. Reporting and Authority:

Employee will report to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

Option A: Employee has no supervisory duties.

Option B: Employee will supervise [List of Positions].

Option C: Employee’s authority in making HR decisions is limited to [Specify Scope], subject to approval by [Approving Authority].

3. Location:

The primary work location is:

Option A: On-site at [Work Address].

Option B: Hybrid, with work performed at [Work Address] and remotely as agreed upon. Designated worksite for compliance purposes is [Work Address].

Option C: Remote. The designated worksite for compliance purposes is [Company Address]. Employee will abide by remote work rules, including secure handling of confidential HR data and use of Company-provided equipment. The Company will provide written notice regarding electronic monitoring in compliance with Delaware law.

Rules for remote work: [Describe Remote Work Rules].

4. Employment Type and Hours:

This is a full-time position.

Option A: The normal work week is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a [Number] minute unpaid meal break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks.

Option B: The normal work week is [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week], with meal and rest breaks as required by Delaware law.

Overtime:

Option A: Employee is not eligible for overtime pay.

Option B: Employee is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with federal and Delaware law. Overtime must be pre-approved by [Supervisor Name/Title].

Attendance: Employee is expected to maintain regular and reliable attendance.

5. Compensation:

The Company will pay Employee an annual salary of [Salary Amount], payable in [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] installments, consistent with Delaware's requirement of at least twice-monthly payments.

Option A: Employee is eligible for a performance-based bonus, as determined by the Company, up to [Bonus Percentage]% of their annual salary.

Option B: Employee is eligible for merit increases and/or cost-of-living adjustments, as determined by the Company.

All legally required deductions for taxes and garnishments will be withheld.

6. Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Retirement plan ([Plan Name] - subject to plan documents)
• Tuition assistance ([Specify Details])
• Paid holidays ([List of Holidays])
• Paid vacation ([Number] days per year)
• Sick/Personal days ([Number] days per year)

Leave: Employee is entitled to leave in accordance with Delaware law, including parental leave, military leave, jury duty leave, domestic violence leave, and FMLA. Eligibility rules apply.

7. Confidentiality:

Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all employee personnel files, sensitive HR investigations, compensation information, trade secrets, company data, and personal information accessed through their role.

Employee shall comply with all applicable data security policies and procedures in line with Delaware's breach notification and privacy laws.

8. Conflict of Interest and Ethics:

Employee agrees to avoid all conflicts of interest and maintain high ethical standards.

Employee shall not participate in personnel decisions involving individuals with whom they have a personal relationship.

Employee shall not accept gifts or favors that could influence their objectivity.

9. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, marital status, reproductive health decisions, or any other protected characteristic under Title VII, the Delaware Discrimination in Employment Act, and other applicable laws.

The Company has a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. Procedures for reporting and investigating complaints are outlined in the Employee Handbook.

10. Workplace Investigations:

Employee is responsible for conducting workplace investigations in a fair and impartial manner.

Employee is protected from retaliation for reporting wrongdoing in accordance with Delaware's whistleblower laws.

11. Professional Development and Training:

Employee is required to participate in professional development and compliance training, including updates on Delaware labor law, EEOC regulations, OSHA standards, anti-harassment policies, and data privacy obligations.

12. Ownership of Work Product:

All HR manuals, training materials, forms, and policy documents produced by Employee during their employment are the property of the Company.

13. Records Maintenance:

Employee is responsible for accurately and timely maintaining employment and compliance records in accordance with Delaware retention schedules.

14. At-Will Employment:

This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either the Employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Delaware law.

Resignation: Employee shall provide the Company with [Number] weeks' written notice of resignation.

Termination: The Company may terminate Employee's employment at any time, with or without cause. Upon termination, Employee will receive final pay within the timeframe required by Delaware law, benefits continuation information, and instructions for returning Company property.

Option A: Upon involuntary termination without cause, the Employee will receive severance of [Number] weeks of pay.

Option B: No severance will be offered.

15. Grievance Resolution:

The Company has a grievance resolution procedure for workplace complaints.

The procedure includes informal resolution, written complaint, internal HR/compliance review, and mediation. If necessary, disputes may be subject to arbitration or Delaware court jurisdiction.

16. Restrictive Covenants:

Option A: Employee agrees to the terms of the attached Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement (Exhibit B), acknowledging that Delaware generally enforces reasonable non-compete and non-solicit agreements if narrowly tailored. The restrictions are geographically limited to [Geographic Area], are in effect for [Duration] after termination of employment, and limited in scope to [Scope of Restriction].

Option B: There are no restrictive covenants.

17. Compliance with Laws:

Employee shall comply with all applicable Delaware and federal laws, including wage payment and collection statutes, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (if applicable), workers' compensation rules, unemployment insurance regulations, and mandatory workplace poster obligations.

18. Electronic Signatures:

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by electronic signature, in accordance with the Delaware Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

19. Workplace Injuries and Leave:

Employee is responsible for reporting and documenting workplace injuries, complaints, and leave management in line with Delaware labor and workers’ compensation rules.

20. ERISA and COBRA:

If ERISA-governed benefits or COBRA continuation apply, the Company will provide procedures and Delaware-specific notice deadlines.

21. Modification:

The terms of this Agreement may be modified to comply with changes in Delaware or federal law.

22. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.

23. Governing Law:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

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

[Company Name]

By: [Representative Name]

Title: [Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature:

Date: