Florida software developer employment contract template

Florida Software Developer Employment Contract

This Florida Software Developer Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Company Name], a [State] corporation with its principal place of business at [Company Address], ("Employer") and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position and Responsibilities

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Full-Time Software Developer.

The Employee's responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

• Designing, coding, and testing software applications.
• Debugging and documenting code.
• Participating in code reviews.
• Managing version control using Git or other VCS.
• Optimizing system performance.
• Using programming languages and frameworks such as [List Programming Languages and Frameworks].
• Participating in Agile/Scrum meetings and sprint planning.
• Collaborating with peers.
• Responding to and managing incidents.
• Complying with industry-specific security standards (e.g., HIPAA, if applicable).

The Employee will report directly to [Reporting Manager Name].

Workflow protocols and collaboration requirements with non-technical teams will be defined by [Specify Department or Role].

2. Work Location and Remote Work Policy

The primary work location shall be the Employer’s Florida premises at [Work Location Address].

Option A: Remote work is not permitted under this agreement.

Option B: Remote or hybrid work may be permitted according to the Employer's Remote Work Policy, a copy of which has been provided to the Employee.

• The Employer will provide the necessary hardware, secure development environments, endpoint protection, and network access for remote work.

The Employee will adhere to all data security requirements outlined in the Employer's IT Security Policy and the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA).

3. Employment Status and Work Hours

The Employee’s employment status is full-time.

The Employee is expected to work a minimum of [Minimum Hours] hours per week and a maximum of [Maximum Hours] hours per week.

The Employee's schedule will be [Specify Schedule, e.g., Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM].

Option A: Overtime work may be required. Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with applicable law and company policy.

Option B: Overtime work is not permitted without prior written authorization from the employee's manager.

Meal and rest breaks will be provided in accordance with the Employer's policy.

4. Compensation

The Employee's annual salary will be [Salary Amount], payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].

Option A: The Employee is eligible for project bonuses based on the Employer's bonus program.

• Bonus criteria and payment schedule will be determined by the Employer.

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for project bonuses.

Option A: The Employee is eligible for performance incentives as outlined in the Employer’s performance incentive plan.

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for performance incentives.

Option A: The Employee is eligible for equity or stock options according to the Employer’s equity plan. Details will be provided separately.

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for equity or stock options.

All payroll practices will comply with Florida minimum wage requirements.

5. Fringe Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Retirement or 401(k) options.
• [Number] paid vacation days per year.
• Sick leave policy (as outlined in the employee handbook).
• Holiday schedule (observing federal holidays).
• Option A: Reimbursement for work-from-home expenses as per company policy.
• Option B: No reimbursement for work-from-home expenses.
• Paid parental leave (as per company policy).
• Professional development opportunities.

All benefits are governed by the Employer's policy, as amended from time to time.

6. Intellectual Property Ownership

All software, source code, algorithms, documentation, and related IP created by the Employee during employment or using company resources shall be owned by the Employer, in accordance with Florida law and the Florida Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

The Employee must obtain pre-approval for the use of open-source code or external libraries.

The Employee shall not retain or distribute any proprietary code developed at the company after termination.

7. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to hold all aspects of code, algorithms, customer/client data, and business operations in strict confidence, complying with the Florida Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

This confidentiality obligation survives termination of employment.

The scope of confidentiality includes [Specify Scope, e.g., all non-public information] for a period of [Number] years after termination.

8. Outside Activities

Participation in external consulting, moonlighting, speaking engagements, tech conferences, and open-source contributions requires prior written approval from the Employer.

Approval will be granted or denied at the Employer’s sole discretion.

9. IT/Data Security and Privacy Policies

The Employee will adhere to the Employer’s IT/Data Security and Privacy Policies.

This includes using secure passwords, two-factor authentication, proper storage and communication of sensitive data, participation in routine security training, and prompt reporting of incidents or data breaches in line with FIPA timelines and obligations.

10. Acceptable Use of Technology Resources

The Employee’s use of technology resources is subject to the Employer’s Acceptable Use Policy.

Restrictions include but are not limited to restrictions on personal software installation and use of company code or assets outside of work duties.

11. Non-Compete

Option A: Employee agrees not to engage in any business activity, directly or indirectly, that competes with the business of Employer within [Geographic Scope, e.g., the State of Florida] for a period of [Duration, e.g., one year] following termination of employment.

Option B: Employee agrees not to work for [Specific Competitors] for a period of [Duration, e.g., one year] following termination of employment.

Option C: No non-compete agreement is required under this contract.

This non-compete agreement is reasonable in time, geographic scope, and business interest, complying with F.S. 542.335.

12. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

The Employee agrees not to solicit any employees or customers of the Employer for a period of [Duration, e.g., two years] following termination of employment.

The Employee agrees not to disclose any confidential information of the Employer to any third party, at any time.

13. At-Will Employment and Termination

The Employee’s employment is at-will, as recognized in Florida law.

The Employee may resign at any time with [Number] weeks' written notice.

The Employer may terminate the Employee’s employment at any time, with or without cause.

The Employer may terminate the Employee’s employment immediately for gross misconduct.

Option A: Upon termination, the Employee will receive severance pay according to the Employer's severance policy.

• Details of the severance policy will be provided upon termination, if applicable.

Option B: The Employee will not receive severance pay upon termination.

The final paycheck will be delivered in accordance with the Employer's policy.

14. Return of Property

Upon termination, the Employee will return all Employer property, including laptops, mobile phones, access cards, and documents.

The Employee will delete or transfer work-related code or data as instructed by the Employer.

Access to company systems will be revoked immediately upon termination.

15. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:

• Good faith negotiation.
• Mediation.
• Arbitration.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida.

The courts of [County Name] County, Florida, shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

16. Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

The Employee is covered by the Employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, in compliance with Florida statutes.

The Employee is eligible for unemployment insurance, subject to Florida law.

Option A: For developers whose work may fall under regulated industries (e.g., financial services, healthcare, or public sector), additional compliance requirements may apply.

Option B: No additional compliance requirements apply to this position.

17. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal and Florida law.

The Employer maintains an anti-harassment policy, which the Employee is required to adhere to.

The Employer is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

18. Mandatory Training

The Employee is required to complete mandatory training on IT security, harassment prevention, and other industry-specific compliance topics as required by the Employer.

The Employee will sign acknowledgment forms upon completion of each training.

19. Amendments

The Employer may update, amend, or tailor this Agreement, or any benefits conferred by this agreement, according to the Employer’s specific business needs, provided they remain in compliance with Florida laws.

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

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[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Representative Title]

[Company Name]

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[Employee Name]