Nevada employment contract template

Nevada Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

Date of Signing: [Date]

1. Parties

• Employer: [Business Name], located at [Business Address], represented by [Representative Name], [Representative Title]
• Employee: [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], Contact Number: [Employee Phone Number]

2. Position and Responsibilities

• Job Title: [Job Title]
• Department: [Department]
• Supervisor: [Supervisor Name]
• Location: [Work Location]
  • Option A: Primarily at the Employer's premises.
  • Option B: Remote work, subject to Employer's policies.
  • Option C: Hybrid arrangement, as agreed upon.
• Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • List of duties and responsibilities:
    • [Duty 1]
    • [Duty 2]
    • [Duty 3]
    • Etc.
  • "Other duties as assigned."
• Employment Classification:
  • Option A: Full-Time
  • Option B: Part-Time
  • Option C: Seasonal
  • Option D: Temporary
• Exempt Status:
  • Option A: Exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  • Option B: Non-Exempt from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

3. Term of Employment

• Option A: At-Will Employment
  • The employment relationship is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. This at-will employment relationship cannot be modified except in a written agreement signed by an authorized officer of the Employer.
  • Nothing in this agreement shall be construed to permit termination for reasons that violate applicable federal or Nevada state law, including unlawful discrimination or retaliation.
• Option B: Fixed-Term Employment
  • The term of employment shall be from [Start Date] to [End Date].
  • Renewal of this agreement is at the sole discretion of the Employer.

4. Compensation

• Base Salary/Wage:
  • Option A: Annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency].
  • Option B: Hourly wage of [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency].
• Overtime:
  • Option A: For non-exempt employees, overtime will be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek or eight (8) hours in a workday, as required by Nevada law.
  • Option B: Overtime provisions do not apply to exempt employees.
• Payment Method: [Payment Method, e.g., Direct Deposit, Check]
• Bonuses/Commissions:
  • Option A: Eligible for a bonus based on [Bonus Criteria]. Details outlined in Exhibit A.
  • Option B: Eligible for commissions based on [Commission Structure]. Details outlined in Exhibit B.
  • Option C: No bonus or commission eligibility.
• Expense Reimbursement:
  • The Employee will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary business expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, subject to the Employer's expense reimbursement policy.

5. Benefits

• Health Insurance:
  • Option A: Eligible for health insurance benefits as described in the Employer's benefit plan.
  • Option B: Not eligible for health insurance benefits.
• Dental/Vision Insurance:
  • Option A: Eligible for dental and vision insurance benefits as described in the Employer's benefit plan.
  • Option B: Not eligible for dental and vision insurance benefits.
• 401(k):
  • Option A: Eligible to participate in the Employer's 401(k) plan, subject to plan rules and eligibility requirements.
  • Option B: Not eligible to participate in the Employer's 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • Accrual Rate: [Accrual Rate, e.g., X hours per pay period]
  • Maximum Accrual: [Maximum Accrual, e.g., Y hours]
• Holidays:
  • The Employee will be entitled to [Number] paid holidays per year, as designated by the Employer.
• Sick Leave:
  • Accrual Rate: [Accrual Rate, following Nevada's minimum requirements]
  • Usage Requirements: [Explain usage policies]
• Vacation:
  • Accrual Rate: [Accrual Rate]
  • Usage Requirements: [Explain usage policies]
• Disability Insurance:
  • Option A: Eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance benefits as described in the Employer's benefit plan.
  • Option B: Not eligible for disability insurance benefits.
• Workers' Compensation:
  • Coverage provided in accordance with Nevada law.
• Stock Options:
  • Option A: Eligible for stock options as detailed in a separate agreement.
  • Option B: Not eligible for stock options.

6. Hours of Work

• Standard Hours: [Number] hours per week, typically [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Breaks and Meal Periods:
  • The Employee is entitled to breaks and meal periods in accordance with Nevada law.
  • [Specify break and meal period schedule]
• Attendance and Punctuality:
  • The Employee is expected to be punctual and maintain regular attendance.

7. Conduct and Discipline

• Workplace Behavior:
  • The Employee is expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically at all times.
• Use of Technology/Equipment:
  • The Employee is responsible for the proper use and care of all company-provided technology and equipment.
• Code of Conduct:
  • The Employee is required to adhere to the Employer's Code of Conduct, as it may be amended from time to time.
    • Option A: A copy of the Code of Conduct is attached as Exhibit C.
    • Option B: The Code of Conduct is available on the company intranet.

8. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

• The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information belonging to the Employer.
• The Employee agrees to hold such information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party.
  • Option A: This obligation extends during employment and indefinitely thereafter.
  • Option B: This obligation extends during employment and for [Number] years after termination.
• Exceptions: This obligation does not apply to information that is publicly available or required to be disclosed by law.

9. Intellectual Property

• Any inventions, patents, copyrights, trademarks, or related works created by the Employee during the course of their employment that relate to the Employer's business shall be owned by the Employer.
  • Option A: This includes all such works, regardless of whether created during working hours.
  • Option B: This only includes works created during working hours or directly related to assigned duties.
• The Employee agrees to assign all rights to such intellectual property to the Employer.

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

• Non-Competition:
  • Option A: The Employee agrees not to engage in any business activity that is competitive with the Employer's business within [Geographic Area] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
  • Option B: No non-competition agreement.
• Non-Solicitation:
  • The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's employees or customers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Non-Disparagement:
  • The Employee agrees not to make any disparaging remarks about the Employer or its employees, officers, or directors.

11. Termination

• Voluntary Resignation:
  • The Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
  • Final pay will be provided in accordance with Nevada law.
• Termination by Employer:
  • The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment at any time, subject to the at-will provisions of this agreement.
  • Final pay will be provided in accordance with Nevada law.
    • Option A: Severance pay will be provided as outlined in Exhibit D.
    • Option B: No severance pay will be provided.
• Layoff/Reduction-in-Force: The Employee's employment may be terminated due to layoff or reduction-in-force. Provisions will be in accordance with Nevada law.
• Mutual Separation: The parties may agree to a mutual separation agreement.

12. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Mediation
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be resolved through mediation in [City, Nevada].
• Option B: Arbitration
  • Any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration in [City, Nevada], in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
  • The parties understand that by agreeing to arbitration, they are waiving their right to a jury trial.
• Governing Law and Forum: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada. The exclusive forum for any litigation arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be the state or federal courts located in [County, Nevada].

13. Workplace Safety and Workers' Compensation

• The Employer is committed to providing a safe workplace in accordance with Nevada law.
• The Employee is required to report any workplace injuries or hazards to the Employer immediately.
• Workers' compensation coverage is provided in accordance with Nevada law.

14. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Nevada law.
• Harassment of any kind is strictly prohibited.
• The Employee is encouraged to report any incidents of discrimination or harassment to [Designated Contact].

15. Miscellaneous

• Amendments: This agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
• 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.
• Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.
• Severability: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Assignment: This agreement may not be assigned by the Employee without the prior written consent of the Employer.
• Governing Law: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada.
• Acknowledgment: The Employee acknowledges that they have read and understand this agreement and have had the opportunity to seek legal advice.

16. Background Check/Drug Testing (Optional)

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Option B: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test.

Employee Signature: ____________________________

Employee Printed Name: [Employee Name]

Employer Signature: ____________________________

Employer Printed Name: [Representative Name]

Employer Title: [Representative Title]