Hawaii software developer employment contract template

Hawaii Software Developer Employment Contract

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

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a Software Developer.

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

• Designing, developing, and maintaining software applications.
• Coding and debugging software solutions using [List Specific Programming Languages, Frameworks, and Tools].
• Developing high-quality code with unit tests and following continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices.
• Creating technical documentation.
• Participating in code reviews and agile scrum meetings.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Optimizing system performance.

2. Reporting Structure and Work Location

Employee shall report to [Reporting Manager Title].

Option A: Employee will primarily work at the Employer's office located in Hawaii at [Hawaii Office Address].

Option B: Remote work will be permitted as per Employer's Remote Work Policy and applicable Hawaii law. Employee is responsible for maintaining a secure workspace suitable for professional tasks, and is compliant with all cybersecurity protocols including the use of hardware, software, VPN.

Hurricane Contingency Planning: In the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster, Employee will adhere to the Employer's established emergency protocols and be prepared to work remotely if the situation allows, as directed by management.

3. Employment Type and Working Hours

Option A: Full-time Exempt

Option B: Full-time Non-Exempt

The standard working hours are [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Hawaii Meal and Rest Break Policy: Employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks as required by Hawaii law.

Hawaii Overtime: For non-exempt employees, overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Hawaii law.

4. Compensation

Option A: Base Salary: The Employee shall receive an annual base salary of [Salary Amount], payable in accordance with Hawaii’s wage payment statutes [Pay Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].

Option B: Hourly Wage: The Employee shall receive an hourly wage of [Hourly Rate], payable in accordance with Hawaii’s wage payment statutes [Pay Schedule, e.g., bi-weekly].

Overtime pay will be calculated and paid as per Hawaii law.

Option A: Bonus: Employee may be eligible for a performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Employer's bonus plan.

Option B: Stock Options: Employee may be granted stock options as per Employer's equity incentive plan.

5. Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Employer shall provide medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits in compliance with the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act, with cost-sharing as per Employer policy.

401(k) or Comparable Retirement Plan: Employer offers a 401(k) plan with [Matching Contribution Details].

Paid Time Off: Employee will accrue [Number] days of paid vacation leave per year.

Hawaii Paid Sick Leave and Family Leave: Employee is entitled to paid sick leave and family leave as mandated by Hawaii law.

Hawaii Holidays: Employer observes the following holidays: [List of Holidays].

Option A: Remote Work Expense Reimbursement: Employer will reimburse reasonable remote work expenses as per Employer’s policy.

Option B: Technical Training and Certification: Employer will cover costs of approved technical training and certifications.

Option C: Transportation/Parking: Employer will provide [Transportation/Parking Benefit Details].

6. Intellectual Property

All intellectual property, including but not limited to code, software, documentation, and inventions, created by Employee during the course of employment shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Employer.

Open Source: Employee shall adhere to Employer's policies regarding the use of open-source licenses.

7. Confidentiality

Employee agrees to hold confidential all confidential information of the Employer, including but not limited to source code, algorithms, trade secrets, user data, and business information. This obligation extends beyond the termination of employment and is consistent with Hawaii's Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

8. Outside Activities

Employee must obtain prior written consent from Employer before engaging in any external technical activities, side projects, or open-source contributions that are related to Employer's business or that may conflict with Employee's duties.

9. Behavioral Standards

Employee shall comply with all Employer's IT security policies, refrain from installing unauthorized software, and adhere to cybersecurity best practices.

Employee shall provide timely progress updates and participate in peer code reviews.

10. Non-Competition

Any restrictions on Employee's post-employment activities must comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes §480-4 and are narrowly tailored to protect Employer’s legitimate business interests, such as core proprietary IP or leadership roles.

11. Termination

Employment is at-will, and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to the notice period below.

Option A: Notice Period: [Number] days written notice is required for termination by either party.

Option B: No Notice Period

Final Pay: Final pay will be provided within one working day of discharge, as required by Hawaii law.

Upon termination, Employee shall return all company property and data.

Termination provisions address voluntary resignation, employer-initiated dismissal, layoff, and reduction-in-force, and are subject to Hawaii labor law protections regarding wrongful discharge, anti-retaliation, and unemployment insurance claims.

12. Dispute Resolution

Employer prefers to resolve disputes through [Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration]. The governing law and jurisdiction for any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be the State of Hawaii.

13. Workers' Compensation and Safety

Employer shall comply with Hawaii’s workers’ compensation regulations and occupational safety standards, including providing an ergonomic workspace.

Employee is eligible for available wellness or mental health benefits, reflecting local employee assistance program (EAP) practices.

14. Equal Opportunity Employment

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 characteristic protected by Hawaii law, including gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, and domestic/partner status. Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion.

15. Entire Agreement

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

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

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[Employer Name]

By: [Name of Authorized Representative]

Title: [Title of Authorized Representative]

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[Employee Name]