Nevada software developer employment contract template

Nevada Software Developer Employment Contract

This Software Developer Employment Contract ("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"). This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nevada.

1. Employment

• Option A: The Employer hereby employs the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment with the Employer, as a full-time Software Developer.
• Option B: The Employer hereby employs the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment with the Employer, as a part-time Software Developer. Hours per week: [Number of hours].

2. Position and Duties

• The Employee's primary role is that of a Software Developer. Duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Software architecture and design
  • End-to-end application development
  • Coding and debugging
  • Version control using Git
  • Peer code review
  • Documentation generation
  • CI/CD management
  • QA/testing collaboration
  • Security implementation
  • DevOps participation
  • Agile/Scrum participation
  • Other duties as assigned by Employer.
• Specific skills and technologies required for the role include:
  • Core Programming Languages: [List languages, e.g., Java, Python, C++]
  • Secondary Programming Languages: [List languages, e.g., JavaScript, Go, Kotlin]
  • Frameworks: [List frameworks, e.g., React, Angular, Spring]
  • Operating Systems: [List OS, e.g., Linux, Windows, macOS]
  • Software Tools: [List tools, e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure]
• The Employee will report directly to [Manager Name], [Manager Title].

3. Work Location and Remote Work Policy

• Option A: The Employee's primary work location will be at [Office Address], within the State of Nevada.
• Option B: The Employee will be permitted to work remotely subject to the Employer's remote work policy. The remote work location must be within the State of Nevada.
  • The employer will/will not provide equipment. [Specify which].
  • The employee is/is not required to use a VPN. [Specify which].
  • The employer will/will not reimburse internet/utility expenses. [Specify which, and any limitations].
  • Employee is responsible for all Nevada taxes associated with remote work.

4. Employment Type, Hours, and Overtime

• The position is a full-time/part-time employment.
• The Employee's regular work hours will be [Number] hours per week.
• Overtime:
  • Option A: The Employee is not eligible for overtime pay.
  • Option B: The Employee is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) in a workweek, as required by Nevada law.
• The employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks as required by Nevada law.
• The employee is required to log all work time accurately and honestly.

5. Compensation and Benefits

• The Employer shall pay the Employee a base salary of [Dollar Amount] per year, payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly] in accordance with Nevada pay frequency statutes.
• Overtime Rate: As per Nevada law, overtime will be paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.
• Bonuses:
  • Option A: The Employee is not eligible for project bonuses.
  • Option B: The Employee is eligible for project bonuses as determined by the Employer, based on performance and company profitability. Details of the bonus plan will be provided separately.
• Stock Options:
  • Option A: The Employee is not eligible for stock options.
  • Option B: The Employee is eligible for stock options as determined by the Employer's stock option plan. Details of the stock option plan will be provided separately.
• Pay Adjustments: Salary adjustments, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Employer.
• Benefits:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance: The Employee is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's benefit plans.
  • 401(k) or Retirement Fund: The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's 401(k) plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.
  • Paid Vacation Leave: The Employee will accrue [Number] days of paid vacation leave per year, subject to the Employer's vacation policy.
  • Paid Sick Leave: The Employee will accrue [Number] days of paid sick leave per year, subject to the Employer's sick leave policy, compliant with Nevada law and local ordinances.
  • Nevada-Mandated Holidays: The Employee is entitled to paid time off for holidays recognized by the State of Nevada.
  • Additional Perks:
    • Option A: None.
    • Option B: [List additional perks, e.g., flexible scheduling, remote work equipment stipends, professional development reimbursement].

6. Intellectual Property

• All software, code, designs, and other work product created by the Employee in the course of employment shall be the exclusive property of the Employer.
• The Employee acknowledges Nevada's statutory approach to inventor/company IP ownership. The Employee agrees to provide Employer with notice of any pre-existing inventions, if applicable.
• The Employee shall not use or contribute to open-source projects during employment without the Employer's prior written approval.

7. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

• The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all code, algorithms, technical documentation, business logic, user or customer data, trade secrets, and proprietary development tools of the Employer.
• The Employee shall use secure storage and access controls for all confidential information.
• The Employee's confidentiality obligations shall continue after termination of employment for a period of [Number] years.

8. IT Security Policies

• The Employee shall comply with the Employer's IT security policies, including secure coding practices, vulnerability disclosure, regular updates and patching, source code security reviews, and compliance with data transfer regulations.
• The Employee shall not use personal devices to access company data without the Employer's prior written authorization.

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

• Non-Competition:
  • Option A: The Employee agrees that, during the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months/years following termination of employment, the Employee will not engage in any business or activity that is directly competitive with the Employer's business within a [Geographic Area, e.g., Clark County, State of Nevada].
  • Option B: This agreement does not contain a non-competition clause.
  • This non-competition clause does not apply if the employee is an hourly wage earner, and does not prevent clients of Employer from hiring employee.
• Non-Solicitation: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months/years following termination of employment, the Employee shall not solicit employees or customers of the Employer.
• Non-Piracy: The Employee shall not copy, reproduce, or distribute any of the Employer's proprietary software or other intellectual property.
• The Employee acknowledges and agrees that the restrictions contained in this section are reasonable and necessary to protect the Employer's legitimate business interests. The Employee has reviewed this clause separately. [Employee initials].

10. Employment-at-Will

• The Employee's employment with the Employer is "at-will," meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the terms outlined herein.
• Option A: For voluntary resignation, the Employee must provide the Employer with [Number] days' written notice.
• Option B: For voluntary resignation, the Employee is not required to provide a written notice.
• For Employer-initiated termination, the Employer is/is not required to provide a written notice.
• Upon termination, the Employee's final wage payment will be made within the timeframes required by Nevada law. The Employee must return all company property and hardware.
• Option A: Employee is/is not eligible for severance pay. [Specify terms].
• Option B: Employee is/is not eligible for COBRA coverage. [Specify terms].

11. Termination

• The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment for lawful reasons, including but not limited to performance issues, misconduct, or business reasons. Termination will comply with Nevada's laws on discharge, anti-discrimination, and whistleblower protections.

12. Anti-Discrimination and Workplace Harassment

• The Employer is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under Nevada law.
• The Employer has established complaint procedures for reporting discrimination and harassment.

13. Reasonable Accommodation

• The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, as required by Nevada law.

14. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved first through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation fails, the parties agree to attempt mediation or arbitration before resorting to litigation. This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Nevada, and venue for any legal action shall be in [County Name] County, Nevada.

15. Compliance

• The Employer complies with Nevada workers' compensation, unemployment insurance registration, occupational safety regulations, and will take reasonable steps to provide a safe and healthy working environment.

16. External Activities

• The Employee shall obtain the Employer's prior written approval before participating in external hackathons, freelance development, or open-source activities that may conflict with the Employer's interests.

17. Electronic Communication and Device Management

• The Employee shall adhere to the Employer's policies regarding electronic communication, personal device management, and compliance with data privacy considerations under Nevada law.

18. Background Checks

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Option B: No background check is required.

19. 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.

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

____________________________
[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]