Kansas employment contract template

Kansas Employment Contract

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

1. Basic Information

• Employer Information:
  • Employer Name: [Employer Name]
  • Employer Address: [Employer Address]
  • Employer Phone Number: [Employer Phone Number]
  • Federal Tax Identification Number: [Employer Tax ID] (Optional)
• Employee Information:
  • Employee Name: [Employee Name]
  • Employee Address: [Employee Address]
  • Employee Phone Number: [Employee Phone Number]
  • Employee ID: [Employee ID] (Optional)
  • Social Security Number: [Employee SSN] (Optional - Redact after verification where allowed by law)

2. Position and Duties

• Position:
  • Job Title: [Job Title]
  • Job Description: [Job Description]
  • Primary Duties: [List of Primary Duties]
• Work Location:
  • Option A: Primary Work Location: [Work Location Address]
  • Option B: Remote Work: Employee will work remotely.
  • Option C: Hybrid Work: Employee will work both at [Work Location Address] and remotely as directed by Employer.
• Reporting Structure:
  • Employee will report directly to: [Supervisor Name and Title]
• Employment Type:
  • Option A: Full-Time Employment
  • Option B: Part-Time Employment
  • Option C: Temporary Employment
  • Option D: Seasonal Employment
  • Option E: Internship
• FLSA Status:
  • Option A: Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Option B: Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

3. Term of Employment

• Option A: At-Will Employment
  • The Employer employs the Employee on an at-will basis. This means that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law. This Agreement is not a contract for any specific term.
• Option B: Fixed-Term Employment
  • The term of employment shall commence on [Start Date] and shall continue until [End Date], unless sooner terminated as provided in this Agreement.
  • Renewal Conditions: [Conditions for Renewal, e.g., mutual agreement in writing]
  • Evaluation/Review Criteria: [Criteria for Performance Review]

4. Compensation and Benefits

• Base Compensation:
  • Option A: Salary: [Salary Amount] per [Pay Period, e.g., year, month]
  • Option B: Hourly: [Hourly Rate] per hour
  • Option C: Commission: [Commission Structure]
• Pay Frequency and Method:
  • Pay Frequency: [Pay Frequency, e.g., Bi-weekly]
  • Payment Method: [Payment Method, e.g., Direct Deposit, Check]
• Bonuses/Incentives/Commissions:
  • Eligibility: [Eligibility Criteria for Bonuses/Incentives/Commissions]
  • Terms: [Terms and Conditions for Bonuses/Incentives/Commissions]
• Overtime:
  • Option A: For non-exempt employees, overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) in a workweek, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act and Kansas law.
  • Option B: [Custom Overtime Rules, if applicable and compliant with FLSA and Kansas Law]
• Benefits:
  • Health Insurance: [Details of Health Insurance Coverage, e.g., Eligibility, Contribution]
  • Dental Insurance: [Details of Dental Insurance Coverage]
  • Vision Insurance: [Details of Vision Insurance Coverage]
  • Retirement/Pension Plan: [Details of Retirement Plan, e.g., 401(k) eligibility, Matching]
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): [Details of PTO accrual, usage, and carryover]
  • Sick Leave: [Details of Sick Leave accrual and usage, compliant with Kansas law if applicable]
  • Vacation Policy: [Details of Vacation Policy]
  • Holiday Pay: [List of Paid Holidays]
  • Disability Insurance: [Details of Disability Insurance Coverage, e.g., Short-Term, Long-Term]
  • Life Insurance: [Details of Life Insurance Coverage]
  • Family Leave: [Details of Family Leave Policy, compliant with FMLA and any applicable Kansas leave laws]

5. Employee Expense Reimbursement

• Allowed Expenses: [List of Allowed Expense Categories, e.g., Travel, Supplies]
• Reimbursement Process: [Process for Submitting and Approving Expense Reports]
• Reimbursement Limits: [Expense Limits, per category or per period]
• Company Vehicle/Phone:
  • Option A: Company Vehicle: Employee will be provided with a company vehicle. [Details of Vehicle Usage Policy]
  • Option B: Company Phone: Employee will be provided with a company phone. [Details of Phone Usage Policy]
  • Option C: No Company Vehicle or Phone Provided

6. Working Hours and Schedules

• Working Hours: [Number of Hours per Week]
• Schedule: [Standard Work Schedule, e.g., Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM]
• Expectations:
  • Option A: Flexible Work: Employee may have flexible work hours, subject to Employer approval.
  • Option B: Shift Work: Employee may be required to work shifts.
  • Option C: Weekend Work: Employee may be required to work weekends.
• Meal and Rest Breaks: Employee will be provided meal and rest breaks in accordance with Kansas law. [Specific Break Policy Details]

7. Codes of Conduct and Standards of Performance

• Employee Handbook: Employee is required to adhere to the Employer's Employee Handbook, as may be amended from time to time.
• Dress Code: [Dress Code Requirements]
• Standards of Performance: Employee is expected to meet the performance standards outlined by [Supervisor Name/Department].
• Other Conduct Requirements: [List of Other Conduct Requirements, e.g., attendance policy, ethical guidelines]

8. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

• Option A: Intellectual Property
  • All inventions, discoveries, writings, and other works of authorship conceived or made by Employee during the term of employment, which relate to Employer's business, shall be the sole property of the Employer.
• Option B: Confidentiality
  • Employee agrees to hold all confidential information of Employer in strict confidence and not to disclose such information to any third party during or after employment.
  • Non-Disclosure: [Specific Types of Information Considered Confidential]
  • Non-Use: [Restrictions on Using Confidential Information]
  • Data Protection: Employee shall comply with all applicable data protection laws.

9. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disparagement

• Option A: Non-Competition (Consult legal counsel regarding enforceability under Kansas Law)
  • During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] [Months/Years] following termination of employment, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any business that is competitive with the business of Employer within a [Radius/Specific Geographic Area].
  • Consideration: [Consideration Provided for Non-Competition Agreement]
• Option B: Non-Solicitation
  • During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] [Months/Years] following termination of employment, Employee shall not solicit any employees or customers of Employer.
• Option C: Non-Disparagement
  • Employee agrees not to disparage Employer, its officers, directors, employees, or products or services, at any time.

10. Separation and Termination

• Voluntary Resignation: Employee may resign by providing [Number] [Days/Weeks] written notice to Employer.
• Employer-Initiated Termination:
  • Option A: Termination With Cause: Employer may terminate Employee's employment for cause. [Definition of "Cause"]
  • Option B: Termination Without Cause: Employer may terminate Employee's employment without cause.
• Grounds for Immediate Dismissal: [Examples of Grounds for Immediate Dismissal, e.g., Policy Violations, Misconduct]
• Severance Pay: [Details of Severance Pay, if any]
• Final Wage Payment: Employee's final wages will be paid in accordance with Kansas law.
• COBRA/Insurance Continuation: Employee will be provided information regarding COBRA and other insurance continuation rights.
• Return of Company Property: Employee shall return all company property upon termination of employment.

11. Post-Employment Obligations

• Continuing Confidentiality: Employee's obligations regarding confidentiality shall continue after termination of employment.
• Non-Solicitation: Employee's non-solicitation obligations, if applicable, shall continue for the duration specified in Section 9.
• Limited Non-Compete: Employee's non-compete obligations, if applicable, shall continue for the duration specified in Section 9.

12. 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 (Consult legal counsel regarding enforceability under Kansas Law)
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
• 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 Name] County, Kansas.
• Governing Law and Venue: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Kansas.

13. Equal Employment Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment

• 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, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Kansas law.
• Anti-Discrimination: Employer complies with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the Kansas Act Against Discrimination.
• Anti-Harassment: Employer prohibits harassment of any kind, including sexual harassment. [Detailed Anti-Harassment Policy, if desired]

14. Workplace Safety and Health Regulations

• Workplace Safety: Employer is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with Kansas and federal requirements, including OSHA.
• Workers' Compensation: Employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance as required by Kansas law.
• Reporting Workplace Injuries: Employee shall report any workplace injuries to [Designated Contact Person/Department] immediately.

15. Employment Policies and Amendments

• Employee Handbook: This Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's Employee Handbook, as may be amended from time to time, but the handbook itself is not a contract of employment.
• Amendments: This Agreement may only be amended by a written instrument signed by both parties.

16. General Provisions

• Option A: Notice
  • All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when delivered personally or sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the addresses set forth above.
• Option B: Assignment
  • This Agreement may not be assigned by Employee without the written consent of Employer.
• Option C: Entire Agreement
  • This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
• Option D: Waiver
  • No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.
• Option E: 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 F: Modification
  • This agreement may only be modified by a written agreement signed by both parties.

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________