Vermont employment contract template

Vermont Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

Employer:

• Legal Name: [Employer Legal Name]
• Address: [Employer Address]
• Contact Person: [Employer Contact Person]
• Title: [Employer Contact Person Title]

Employee:

• Legal Name: [Employee Legal Name]
• Address: [Employee Address]
• Contact Number: [Employee Contact Number]

Position and Job Description

• Position Title: [Job Title]
• Job Description and Responsibilities: [Detailed Job Description]
• Primary Work Location: [Primary Work Location]
• Secondary Work Location (if applicable): [Secondary Work Location]

Type of Employment

• Option A: Full-Time
• Option B: Part-Time
• Option C: Temporary
• Option D: Seasonal
• Option E: Internship

Exempt or Non-Exempt Classification

• Option A: Exempt (pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act)
• Option B: Non-Exempt (subject to overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and Vermont law)

Term of Employment

• Option A: Fixed Term
  • Start Date: [Start Date]
  • End Date: [End Date]
  • Review/Renewal Provisions: [Review/Renewal Provisions, if any]
• Option B: At-Will

  Employee acknowledges that this employment 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 Vermont law. Vermont law prohibits termination for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons.

Compensation

• Base Compensation:
  • Option A: Base Salary: [Salary Amount] per [Pay Period: e.g., year]
  • Option B: Hourly Wage: [Hourly Wage Amount] per hour
• Payment Frequency:
  • Option A: Weekly
  • Option B: Biweekly
  • Option C: Semimonthly
  • Option D: Monthly
• Overtime (if applicable):

  Overtime will be paid 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 the Fair Labor Standards Act and Vermont law.

• Commission/Bonus Eligibility:
  • Option A: Eligible for Commission: [Commission Structure and Calculation]
  • Option B: Eligible for Bonus: [Bonus Structure and Calculation]
  • Option C: Not eligible for Commission or Bonus
• Authorized Deductions:

  All deductions from wages will be made in accordance with Vermont law. [Specify any agreed-upon deductions]

Employee Benefits

• Health Insurance:
  • Option A: Included: [Health Insurance Details]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Dental/Vision Coverage:
  • Option A: Included: [Dental/Vision Coverage Details]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Retirement Plan:
  • Option A: Included: [Retirement Plan Details, e.g., 401(k) with matching]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • Option A: Included: [PTO Accrual Rate and Usage Policy]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Vacation:
  • Option A: Included: [Vacation Accrual Rate and Usage Policy]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Sick Leave:
  • Option A: Included: [Sick Leave Accrual Rate and Usage Policy, compliant with Vermont law]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Parental Leave:
  • Option A: Included: [Parental Leave Policy, referencing Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Bereavement Leave:
  • Option A: Included: [Bereavement Leave Policy]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Disability Benefits:
  • Option A: Included: [Disability Benefits Details, short-term and/or long-term]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Other Benefits: [List any other benefits]

Work Schedule and Standards

• Normal Hours of Work: [Normal Working Hours, e.g., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM]
• Variable Hours: [Details regarding any variable working hours, if applicable]
• Breaks and Meal Periods: [Details regarding break and meal periods, in accordance with Vermont law]
• Flexible/Remote Work Arrangements:
  • Option A: Allowed: [Flexible/Remote Work Policy Details]
  • Option B: Not Allowed
• Standards of Attendance, Punctuality, and Professional Conduct: [Detailed expectations regarding attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct]
• Performance Expectations: [Detailed performance expectations and review processes]

Intellectual Property, Confidentiality, and Proprietary Rights

• Nondisclosure Obligations:
  • Option A: Included: Employee agrees to hold all confidential information of the Employer in strict confidence, both during and after employment. [Detailed definition of confidential information]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Ownership of Inventions/Works:
  • Option A: Included: All inventions, discoveries, and works of authorship created by Employee within the scope of employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.
  • Option B: Excluded

Restrictive Covenants

• Non-Compete:
  • Option A: Included: Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer during and after employment within [Geographic Scope] for a period of [Duration]. This clause is intended to protect legitimate business interests and is narrowly tailored as required by Vermont law. [Further details regarding business interests and scope]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Non-Solicitation:
  • Option A: Included: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of the Employer during and after employment for a period of [Duration].
  • Option B: Excluded
• Non-Disparagement:
  • Option A: Included: Employee agrees not to disparage the Employer, its products, services, or employees, during and after employment.
  • Option B: Excluded

Termination

• Voluntary Resignation: Employee agrees to provide [Number] days/weeks written notice of resignation.
• Termination by Employer:
  • Option A: With Cause: Employer may terminate employment for cause. [Definition of Cause]
  • Option B: Without Cause: Employer may terminate employment without cause.
• Final Wage Payment: Final wages will be paid to the Employee within [Vermont statutory timeframe, e.g., 72 hours] of termination, as required by Vermont law.
• Severance Pay:
  • Option A: Included: [Severance Pay Details and Conditions]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Return of Company Property: Employee agrees to return all company property upon termination.
• Post-Employment Obligations: [Specify any post-employment obligations, e.g., continued confidentiality]

Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Internal Complaint Mechanism: [Details of internal complaint process]
• Option B: Mediation: Parties agree to attempt mediation prior to initiating litigation.
• Option C: Arbitration: Any dispute arising under this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].
• Option D: Litigation:
• Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Vermont.
• Venue/Jurisdiction: [Venue/Jurisdiction for any legal proceedings]

Compliance with Laws

• Occupational Health and Safety: Employer will comply with all applicable Vermont and federal laws regarding occupational health and safety.
• Workers' Compensation: Employer will maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Vermont law. [Reference to Vermont specific requirements]
• Emergency/Pandemic Health Policies: [Details of any emergency or pandemic-related health policies]

Equal Opportunity Employment and Anti-Discrimination

• Equal Opportunity Employer: Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability, marital status, place of birth, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• Anti-Harassment Policy:
  • Option A: Included: Employer maintains a strict anti-harassment policy. [Reference to or detailed description of anti-harassment policy]
  • Option B: Excluded

General Provisions

• Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
• Amendments and Modifications: This Agreement may be amended or 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 shall remain in full force and effect.
• Indemnification:
  • Option A: Included: [Indemnification Clause Details]
  • Option B: Excluded
• Acknowledgment of At-Will Status: Employee acknowledges that this is an at-will employment relationship (unless a fixed term is selected above).
• Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned by either party without the written consent of the other party.
• Waiver: No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the waiving party.

Signatures

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

____________________________
[Employee Name]
Date: [Date]