Oregon software developer employment contract template

Oregon Software Developer Employment Contract

This Oregon Software Developer Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Employment

• Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Software Developer.
• Option B: Employer hereby employs Employee as a part-time Software Developer.

2. Job Duties

• The Employee's job duties shall include, but are not limited to:
• Requirements analysis and system architecture design.
• Programming in languages such as [List of Programming Languages].
• Code review and participation in agile sprint planning.
• Version control management using [Version Control System].
• Bug tracking and resolution.
• Adherence to CI/CD pipelines.
• Test automation.
• Compliance with Oregon data privacy standards.
• Technical documentation.

3. Work Location

• Option A: The Employee's primary work location will be the Employer's office located at [Employer Oregon Office Address].
• Option B: The Employee will work remotely, subject to the Employer's remote work policy.
  • Remote Work Policy: [Link to Remote Work Policy or brief description]
  • Compliance with Oregon Privacy Act is required for remote work.

4. Full-Time Employment

• The Employee’s position is full-time.
• The standard work week is [Number] hours per week.
• Option A: Overtime is not authorized.
• Option B: Overtime is authorized and will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the Employee's regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Oregon law.
  • Oregon BOLI regulations regarding meal and rest breaks will be adhered to.

5. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee's base salary will be [Salary Amount] per year, payable [Pay Frequency].
• Option B: The Employee's hourly rate will be [Hourly Rate], payable [Pay Frequency].
• Payment will be made via [Payment Method].
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a performance bonus based on [Bonus Criteria].
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for a performance bonus.

6. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
• Health insurance, meeting the minimum legal coverage required in Oregon.
• Option A: Dental and vision insurance.
• Option B: Dental and/or vision insurance is not included.
• FMLA leave, sick leave as per Oregon’s sick time law (at least 40 hours annually, accrual and carryover).
• Paid vacation: [Number] days per year.
• Company holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Eligibility for Oregon Saves retirement plans if no employer plan.
• Option A: Technical conference/training reimbursement up to [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Option B: No Technical conference/training reimbursement.
• Option A: Internet or home-office stipends for remote work: [Dollar Amount] per month.
• Option B: No internet or home-office stipends for remote work.
• Option A: Commuter or parking support for Portland metro: [Description of Support].
• Option B: No Commuter or parking support.
• Access to wellness programs or mental health support: [Description of Programs].

7. Intellectual Property

• All code, software, documentation, inventions, and other IP created by the Employee in the course of employment shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Employer.
• Prior written approval is required for all third-party open-source contributions.
• This clause is subject to Oregon statutory exceptions for employee-developed inventions unrelated to company business or created on employee's own time and without company resources.

8. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to hold all proprietary source code, algorithms, trade secrets, customer data, and technical business processes of the Employer in strict confidence.
• This obligation shall survive termination of employment and is subject to the Oregon Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

9. External Work

• Any external work or open-source contributions not connected to the Employee’s role with the Employer require advance written approval from the Employer.

10. Behavioral and Performance Standards

• The Employee is expected to adhere to professional standards, including virtual collaboration etiquette, a professional code of conduct, and compliance with Employer's cybersecurity and IT usage protocols.
• The Employee will participate in code reviews and provide regular progress reports.

11. Non-Competition

• The parties acknowledge that Oregon law prohibits most non-compete agreements for software developers. Any restrictive covenants (NDAs, non-solicits) shall be narrowly tailored for trade secret protection and compliant with ORS 653.295.

12. At-Will Employment

• 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 applicable Oregon law.
• Option A: Termination requires [Number] days written notice.
• Option B: Termination requires notice as per Employer policy.

13. Termination

• Grounds for termination include performance issues, reduction in force, or misconduct.
• Final wage payment will be made as required by Oregon law.
• Upon termination, the Employee will participate in an exit interview and return all company property.

14. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Retaliation

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Oregon anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation laws.

15. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through informal negotiation.
• Option B: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation/arbitration per Oregon law.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon. The venue for any legal action shall be [County Name] County, Oregon.

16. Other Provisions

• The Employee acknowledges that the Employer provides worker’s compensation insurance coverage, adheres to occupational health and safety requirements, and provides accommodations for disability under Oregon law.
• The Employee is protected against unlawful termination and is afforded whistleblower protections for reporting software security or data privacy violations.
• The Employee has received all required new hire notices and employee handbooks.
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a relocation bonus of [Dollar Amount].
• Option B: The Employee is eligible for a signing bonus of [Dollar Amount].

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

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[Employer Representative Name], [Employer Title]

[Employer Legal Name]

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[Employee Legal Name]