Indiana employment contract template

Indiana Employment Contract

This Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date of Signing], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee"). It is effective as of [Effective Date].

Employee Information:

• Option A: Employee Full Legal Name: [Employee Full Legal Name]
• Option B: Employee Address: [Employee Address]
• Option C: Employee Contact Information: [Employee Phone Number], [Employee Email Address]

Employer Information:

• Option A: Employer Full Legal Name: [Employer Full Legal Name]
• Option B: Employer Address: [Employer Address]
• Option C: Employer Contact Information: [Employer Phone Number], [Employer Email Address]

Job Title and Duties:

• Option A: Job Title: [Employee Job Title]
• Option B: Description of Duties: [Detailed Description of Job Duties]
• Option C: Work Location: [Work Location Address] (Onsite/Remote/Hybrid: [Onsite/Remote/Hybrid])
• Option D: Reporting Relationship: Reports to [Supervisor Name and Title]
• Option E: Type of Employment: [Full-time/Part-time/Temporary/Seasonal/Internship/Contract]. Exempt/Non-Exempt: [Exempt/Non-Exempt] under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Term of Employment:

• Option A: At-Will Employment: The employment relationship is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable federal and Indiana laws.
  • Explicit At-Will Language: "The Employer and Employee expressly agree that this is an at-will employment relationship. This means that either party may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to alter the at-will nature of this employment."
• Option B: Fixed Term Employment: This Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date].
  • Renewal: This Agreement may be renewed upon mutual written agreement of the parties.
  • Evaluation Criteria: Employee's performance will be evaluated based on [List Evaluation Criteria].

Compensation and Benefits:

• Option A: Base Wage/Salary: The Employee shall be paid a [Salary Amount] per [Pay Period: e.g., year, month, week], payable [Pay Frequency: e.g., weekly, bi-weekly, monthly].
• Option B: Overtime Pay: Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with applicable federal and Indiana overtime laws.
• Option C: Bonus/Incentive Plans: Employee may be eligible for a bonus/incentive plan as described in [Bonus Plan Document/Policy].
• Option D: Commissions: Employee is/is not eligible for commissions as described in [Commission Plan Document/Policy].
• Option E: Permitted Pay Deductions: All deductions will be in accordance with applicable Indiana law.
• Option F: Employee Benefits: The Employee will be eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the respective benefit plans:
  • Health Insurance: [Health Insurance Details]
  • Dental Insurance: [Dental Insurance Details]
  • Vision Insurance: [Vision Insurance Details]
  • Disability Insurance: [Disability Insurance Details]
  • Life Insurance: [Life Insurance Details]
  • Retirement Savings/Pension Plans: [Retirement Plan Details]
  • Paid Leave Policies:
    • Paid Time Off (PTO): [PTO Policy Details]
    • Vacation Leave: [Vacation Policy Details]
    • Sick Leave: [Sick Leave Policy Details]
    • Holidays: [List of Paid Holidays]
    • Family Leave: [Family Leave Policy Details, Compliant with FMLA and Indiana-Specific Laws]
  • Eligibility Waiting Periods: [Specify Waiting Periods for Each Benefit]
  • Other Supplemental Benefits: [List Other Benefits]

Work Hours and Employee Conduct:

• Option A: Regular Working Schedule: The Employee's regular working schedule will be [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option B: Attendance and Punctuality: Employee is expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and punctuality.
• Option C: Overtime Authorization Procedures: Overtime must be authorized in advance by [Designated Authority].
• Option D: Dress Code: The Employee is expected to adhere to the company's dress code as outlined in [Dress Code Policy].
• Option E: Use of Company Property: The Employee's use of company property is subject to the company's policies.
• Option F: Performance Standards: The Employee is expected to meet the performance standards established by the Employer.
• Option G: Behavior Policies: The Employee is expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically.
• Option H: Workplace Conduct and Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination Rules: The Employer maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and discrimination as outlined in [Anti-Harassment/Anti-Discrimination Policy], compliant with federal and Indiana law.

Confidentiality:

• Option A: Obligation to Protect Confidential Information: Employee agrees to protect the Employer's confidential and proprietary information during and after employment.
• Option B: Detailed Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA): [Reference Separate NDA, if applicable]
• Option C: Ownership of Inventions and Intellectual Property: All inventions, discoveries, and intellectual property created by the Employee during employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.
  • Option 1: Restrictive IP Terms: [Specify Restrictive IP Terms]
  • Option 2: Relaxed IP Terms: [Specify Relaxed IP Terms]

Restrictive Covenants:

• Option A: Non-Compete: Employee [Shall/Shall Not] be subject to a non-compete agreement.
  • If Included: The non-compete agreement restricts Employee from working for a competitor within [Geographic Region] for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment. The scope of restricted activities is [Scope of Restricted Activities]. (Note: Indiana requires reasonableness in scope and time for non-competes.)
• Option B: Non-Solicitation: Employee [Shall/Shall Not] be subject to a non-solicitation agreement.
  • If Included: The non-solicitation agreement restricts Employee from soliciting clients or employees of the Employer for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment.
• Option C: Non-Disparagement: Employee [Shall/Shall Not] be subject to a non-disparagement agreement.
  • If Included: Employee agrees not to disparage the Employer, its products, or its employees, both during and after employment.

Separation:

• Option A: Voluntary Resignation: Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
• Option B: Termination for Cause: Employer may terminate employment for cause, including but not limited to [Examples of Cause].
• Option C: Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate employment without cause.
• Option D: Termination Procedures: Upon termination, Employee will receive their final paycheck in accordance with Indiana law, including any accrued but unused vacation time as required by company policy.
• Option E: Severance and Benefits Continuation: [Specify Severance and Benefits Continuation, if any]
• Option F: Return of Company Property: Upon termination, Employee must return all company property, including but not limited to computers, phones, and documents.

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, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal or Indiana law.

Workplace Safety and Health:

• Option A: Compliance with OSHA Regulations: The Employer is committed to complying with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Option B: Indiana Workers’ Compensation Law: The Employer provides workers’ compensation insurance as required by Indiana law.
• Option C: Reporting Procedures for Workplace Injuries: Employee must report all workplace injuries to [Designated Contact] immediately.
• Option D: Detailed Health and Safety Expectations: [Include detailed health and safety expectations, if needed]

Dispute Resolution:

• Option A: Mediation: The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement through mediation.
• Option B: Arbitration: Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
  • Allocation of Arbitration Costs: [Specify allocation of arbitration costs]
• Option C: Litigation: Any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in [County], Indiana.

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

Option to Opt-In/Opt-Out: [Specify the option to opt-in or opt-out of ADR]

Additional Required Notices and Acknowledgments:

• Option A: Acknowledgment of Receipt of Employee Handbook: Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employee Handbook.
• Option B: Consent to Background Checks: Employee consents to background checks, if applicable. [Specify details of Background Check Policy]
• Option C: Acknowledgment of Right to Consult Legal Counsel: Employee acknowledges their right to consult legal counsel before signing this Agreement.

Entire Agreement and Modification:

• Option A: Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Employer and Employee with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
• Option B: Modification: This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both the Employer and Employee.
• Option C: Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Option D: Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is sought to be enforced.
• Option E: Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned by the Employee without the prior written consent of the Employer.
• Option F: 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.

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]

[Employer Full Legal Name]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]