Mississippi software developer employment contract template

Mississippi Full-Time Software Developer Employment Agreement

This Mississippi Full-Time Software Developer Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Effective Date], by and between [Employer's Full Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer's Mississippi-Based Office Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee's Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee's Full Address] (“Employee”).

1. Employment

Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee, and Employee hereby accepts employment with Employer, as a Software Developer.

Option B: Employer agrees to employ Employee, and Employee agrees to accept employment with Employer, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2. Job Title and Duties

Option A: Employee shall be employed as a Software Developer.

Option B: Employee will perform the following duties, including but not limited to: analyzing software specifications, designing custom technical solutions, coding in [.NET, Python, Java, C#, JavaScript Frameworks], debugging, application and systems integration, participating in agile sprints/scrum meetings, performing DevOps responsibilities (if applicable), peer code review, utilizing Mississippi-based cloud/on-premises infrastructure, adhering to security protocols, and documenting software in accordance with company standards, including those applicable to [Healthcare or Financial Software in Mississippi markets].

3. Reporting Relationship

Option A: Employee shall report to [Manager's Name], [Manager's Title].

Option B: The employee will report directly to the [Direct Line Manager's Name] who carries the title of [Manager's Title]. They will also follow project direction given by the [Project Manager's Name].

4. Work Location

Option A: Employee’s primary work location shall be at Employer’s office located at [Employer's Mississippi-Based Office Address].

Option B: The employee's primary work location is at the company's designated site in Mississippi, at the address listed above. Office hours are typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, unless otherwise required. The company's hybrid/remote work policy provides further detail on remote work compliance (including cyber/data protection standards aligned with Mississippi practice).

5. Employment Status and Hours

Option A: Employee’s employment is full-time.

Option B: Employment is full-time with standard weekly hours expected (e.g., 40 hours). Overtime eligibility and calculation are per the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) as adopted and enforced in Mississippi. Meal/break entitlements per applicable state guidelines apply.

6. Compensation

Option A: Employee shall receive a salary of [Salary Amount] per [Pay Period], payable [Payment Frequency].

Option B: Employee shall receive a [Salary or Hourly Wage Amount] paid through [Payment Methods] every [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly]. Overtime, bonus, or incentive plans tailored to software delivery or project milestones are described in [Reference to relevant company policy].

7. Benefits

Option A: Employee shall be eligible for benefits as described in Employer’s employee handbook.

Option B: Benefits include group health insurance (compliant with federal and Mississippi mandates), vision, dental, 401(k) or state-accessible retirement plan options, state-mandated unemployment insurance, worker’s compensation compliance, paid time off, sick leave, vacation policies, company holidays (including state holidays), and available continuing education or certification reimbursement.

8. Intellectual Property

Option A: All intellectual property created by Employee during employment shall be the sole property of Employer.

Option B: All software, systems, source code, algorithms, and documentation developed within the scope of employment in Mississippi become the property of the employer. Company approval and reporting of any open-source contributions are governed by company policy.

9. Confidentiality and Data Security

Option A: Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of Employer’s confidential information.

Option B: The employee must safeguard client, company, and third-party data in compliance with Mississippi and relevant sector-specific privacy statutes, Consequences for breaches involving software vulnerabilities or unauthorized disclosure will be strictly enforced.

10. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation (Review Carefully - Mississippi Specific)

Option A: Employee agrees to a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement as outlined in Exhibit A.

Option B: Employee agrees to not compete with Employer within [Geographic Area] for a period of [Duration] following termination of employment, nor solicit employees or customers of Employer. These clauses are narrowly tailored to Mississippi’s public policy regarding reasonable limits.

11. Outside Activities

Option A: Employee must obtain written consent from Employer before engaging in any outside technical engagements or freelance work.

Option B: The employee must get written consent from the employer before engaging in external technical engagements or freelance work, warning against conflicts with the primary work for the Mississippi employer.

12. Professional Behavior and Compliance

Option A: Employee shall adhere to Employer’s code of conduct and all applicable policies.

Option B: Employee agrees to observance of company cybersecurity and acceptable use policies, regular reporting, security incident reporting procedures mandated under Mississippi breach notification law, and adherence to coding and data stewardship standards relevant to regulated clients.

13. At-Will Employment

Option A: Employee’s employment is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause.

Option B: Employment is at-will under Mississippi law. Procedures for voluntary and involuntary termination, required notice periods (acknowledging no state minimum but company policy may set), checklist for the return of company systems, devices, or intellectual property, and settlement of final pay and outstanding reimbursement at separation per Mississippi code will be followed.

14. Termination

Option A: Upon termination, Employee shall return all Employer property.

Option B: Upon termination, employee must return all employer property, including but not limited to laptops, access cards, and intellectual property. Final payment and outstanding reimbursements will be made in accordance with Mississippi law.

15. Dispute Resolution

Option A: Any disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [County Name] County, Mississippi.

Option B: Any disputes shall be resolved first through good-faith negotiation, then mediation or arbitration, with the laws of the State of Mississippi and local venue specified for governing all disputes.

16. Worker’s Compensation

Option A: Employee is covered by worker's compensation insurance as required by Mississippi law.

Option B: Employee understands and agrees to worker’s compensation coverage and their responsibility to report injuries and comply with company occupational safety policies as per Mississippi law.

17. Equal Opportunity Employment

Option A: Employer is an equal opportunity employer.

Option B: Employer provides for detailed anti-discrimination, equal employment, and anti-harassment clauses as required by both federal and Mississippi statutes, covering all protected categories and referencing state-specific human rights protections and the company’s culture of respect and diversity in software teams.

18. Company Policies

Option A: Employee acknowledges receipt of and agreement to abide by all company policies.

Option B: All company policies referenced in the agreement are available to the employee and subject to periodic update, and clarify any requirements specific to software handling in sensitive or regulated Mississippi industries (e.g., health care, education, government contracting).

19. Role-Specific Arrangements

Option A: Any additional role-specific arrangements will be documented in a separate addendum.

Option B: Customization or opt-in/opt-out options for role-specific arrangements such as relocation assistance, IP vesting on innovation, technical leadership, mentorship, or tailored training and upskilling opportunities pertinent to the fast-paced nature of the software developer career are described in [Reference Relevant Addendum].

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

[Employer's Full Legal Name]

By: [Name]

Title: [Title]

[Employee's Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________