Louisiana software developer employment contract template

Louisiana Full-Time Software Developer Employment Agreement

This Louisiana Full-Time Software Developer Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [Employer State of Formation] [Employer Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Physical Address] and mailing address at [Employer Mailing Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Physical Address] and mailing address at [Employee Mailing Address] ("Employee"). Employer's contact information: [Employer Phone Number], [Employer Email Address]. Employee's contact information: [Employee Phone Number], [Employee Email Address].

Position

• Option A: The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Software Developer.
• Option B: The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Senior Software Developer.
• Option C: The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time [Specific Software Developer Title].

Job Description

Employee will perform the following duties:

• Software architecture design and implementation.
• Coding, debugging, and testing software applications.
• Algorithm design and optimization.
• API integration and development.
• Database management and design.
• Software testing (unit, integration, system).
• Software documentation.
• DevOps processes and tools.
• Version control using [Specify Version Control Tool, e.g., Git].
• Participation in regular code reviews.
• Adherence to industry security standards.
• Compliance with company software lifecycle policies.
• Use of programming languages, frameworks, libraries, and technology stacks including, but not limited to: [List Languages, Frameworks, etc.].
• Participation in agile or other structured development methodologies as applicable to the team. These methodologies may include daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospective meetings.
• Collaboration with other departments, including QA, product management, UI/UX, etc.

Reporting Hierarchy and Collaboration

Employee will report to [Reporting Manager Name], [Reporting Manager Title]. Employee is expected to collaborate with the [Project Team Name] project team and other relevant departments.

Work Location and Remote/Hybrid Policy

• Option A: The primary work location is [Employer Office Address] in Louisiana.
• Option B: The primary work location is remote within Louisiana.
• Option C: The primary work location is hybrid (combination of on-site and remote) within Louisiana, subject to the following conditions: [Specify Remote/Hybrid Policy Details, including eligibility, expectations for availability, required presence for in-person meetings, provision and ownership of company-supplied hardware and software, home office security requirements per Louisiana data protection guidelines, obligations for secure data handling and VPN usage.] For example: Employee is required to be on-site on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Employer will provide a laptop. Employee is responsible for maintaining a secure internet connection. Employee must attend weekly in-person team meetings.

Employment Type and Work Hours

• Employment is full-time.
• Regular work hours are [Number] hours per week, with core hours of [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option A: Employee may be required to participate in on-call duty and emergency response protocols for production systems.
• Option B: Employee is not required to participate in on-call duty.
• Overtime will be compensated in accordance with Louisiana law (La. R.S. Title 23) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Break policies will comply with Louisiana labor standards.

Compensation

• Option A: The annual salary is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Option B: The hourly rate is [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Payment will be made in accordance with Louisiana’s wage payment laws (La. R.S. 23:631 et seq.).
• Overtime will be calculated at 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in compliance with Louisiana and federal (FLSA) requirements.
• Option A: Employee is eligible for bonuses based on performance and company profitability. Specific bonus criteria will be outlined in the company's bonus policy.
• Option B: Employee is eligible for project-based incentives as outlined in [Incentive Plan Document Name].
• Option C: Employee is eligible for a sign-on bonus of [Dollar Amount], payable [Payment Schedule]. If employee voluntarily terminates employment within [Number] months, the bonus must be repaid.
• Option D: Employee will receive a retention bonus of [Dollar Amount], payable on [Date], contingent upon continued employment.
• Option E: Employee is eligible for revenue or equity-sharing arrangements as detailed in the [Revenue/Equity Sharing Plan Document Name].

Benefits

Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings or reimbursement accounts.
• 401(k) or other retirement plans.
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, public holidays, jury duty, and family/medical leave policies as required by federal and Louisiana law).
• Option A: Remote work allowance of [Dollar Amount] per month.
• Option B: Technology or software subscriptions reimbursement up to [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Option C: Transportation stipend of [Dollar Amount] per month.
• Ongoing technical training and continuing education opportunities.
• Note: Benefits are subject to modification at the Employer's discretion. Refer to the Employer's handbook or benefit policies for complete details.

Intellectual Property

• Employee agrees that all code, technical documentation, algorithms, inventions, and software written or contributed to during employment are the sole and exclusive property of the Employer.
• Employee assigns to the Employer all right, title, and interest in and to such intellectual property.
• This includes, but is not limited to, intellectual property subject to the Louisiana Uniform Trade Secrets Act (La. R.S. 51:1431 et seq.).
• Any use of open-source code or release of company code under an open-source license requires prior written approval from the Employer.
• Employee must report any pre-existing intellectual property brought to the role. This IP is outlined in [Document Name].

Confidentiality

Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary code, development methodologies, trade secrets, business plans, client data, and other sensitive information. These obligations extend post-termination to the extent permitted by Louisiana law. Employee will adhere to company-specific protocols for safeguarding code repositories, credentials, and customer information.

Outside Activities

• Option A: Employee may participate in outside software development, consulting, speaking at conferences, publishing technical articles, and contributing to open-source projects, subject to prior written disclosure and employer pre-approval to avoid conflicts of interest.
• Option B: Employee shall not participate in any outside software development, consulting, or open-source projects without prior written consent from the Employer.

IT Security

Employee will comply with the company’s IT security policies, including the use of secure development environments, mandatory code review for security vulnerabilities, prompt updating of dependencies and libraries, and restrictions on external storage or unapproved software installation. Employee will also adhere to requirements for secure password, credential, and access management.

Professional Conduct

Employee is expected to maintain professional conduct and behavioral standards, including respectful team communication (especially in distributed environments), timeliness in project delivery, required documentation and code commenting, and adherence to ticketing and project management systems.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Competition

• Option A: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: Employee agrees not to engage in competitive activities within [List Restricted Business Types] within the parishes of [List Parishes] for a period of [Number, not exceeding 2 years] months following termination of employment. This provision is subject to enforceability under Louisiana Revised Statutes 23:921.
• Option C: No non-solicitation or non-competition agreement is in place.
• Note: Non-compete covenants in Louisiana must be strictly limited in scope, geographic range, and time.

Employment at Will

Employment is "at will," meaning that either the Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to the following termination provisions. This clause is subject to Louisiana Law.

Termination

• Option A: The Employer may terminate employment immediately for cause, including, but not limited to, breach of confidentiality, ethics violations, or gross misconduct.
• Option B: The Employer may terminate employment with [Number] days' written notice.
• Employee may terminate employment with [Number] days' written notice.
• Upon termination, Employee will receive a final paycheck in accordance with statutory timelines under La. R.S. 23:631.
• Employee must return all company devices, intellectual property, and credentials.
• Outstanding vacation or other accrued compensation will be handled according to company policy and Louisiana law.

Post-Termination Obligations

Employee's obligations regarding IP, confidentiality, and return/destruction of proprietary material survive termination of employment.

Grievance and Dispute Resolution

Any grievance or dispute will be resolved through the following process:

• Internal resolution steps (supervisor, HR, escalation chain).
• Option A: Mediation.
• Option B: Arbitration.
• Option C: Litigation in the applicable court of competent jurisdiction in Louisiana.
• This Agreement is governed by Louisiana law.

Compliance with Laws

Employer and Employee will comply with all state and federal anti-discrimination, equal employment opportunity, and anti-harassment laws. Employer is committed to a respectful and inclusive technical workplace.

Mandatory Notices

Employee acknowledges receipt of mandatory notices required by Louisiana law, including information regarding workers’ compensation coverage and the right to wage claims.

Occupational Safety and Mental Health Support

Employer complies with state and federal occupational safety, mental health support (including remote work ergonomic considerations), and disaster preparedness relevant for IT workplaces in Louisiana (such as hurricane-related protocols).

Modification

This Agreement may be modified only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

Severability

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

Integration/Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

Waiver

No waiver of any provision of this Agreement will be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Assignment

This Agreement may be assigned by the Employer to a successor in interest. Employee may not assign this Agreement.

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

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

[Employee Signature]