Wisconsin software developer employment contract template

Wisconsin Software Developer Employment Contract

This Wisconsin Software Developer Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full 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 Software Developer subject to a probationary period of [Number] months.

2. Job Responsibilities

• The Employee's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Software requirements analysis.
  • Programming and code development in languages such as [Programming Language 1], [Programming Language 2], and [Programming Language 3].
  • Debugging, testing, and quality assurance.
  • Software deployment and maintenance.
  • Software documentation and version control using Git.
  • Participation in agile/Scrum ceremonies.
  • Code reviews.
  • Collaborative development practices.
  • Adherence to industry-specific coding standards, especially relevant for [Industry Sector, e.g., Healthcare, Financial] applications.
• Other Duties: Employee will perform other duties as assigned by Employer.

3. Work Location and Remote Work Policy

• Option A: Employee's primary work location will be at Employer's office located at [Employer Address].
• Option B: Employee will work remotely, subject to Employer's remote work policy. Employee will be required to [Action required, e.g., use VPN, encrypt data] to ensure data security.
• Option C: Hybrid work arrangement, with [Number] days in the office at [Employer Address] and [Number] days remote.
• All remote work must comply with Wisconsin and federal data security and privacy requirements.

4. Employment Type and Working Hours

• Employment is full-time.
• Employee's standard work week is [Number] hours per week.
• Core business hours are [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option A: Employee is eligible for overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with Wisconsin law.
• Option B: Employee is not eligible for overtime pay due to exempt status.
• Meal and rest breaks will be provided in accordance with Wisconsin labor standards.
• Employee is required to accurately track all work hours.

5. Compensation and Payment

• Option A: Employee's base salary is [Salary Amount] per year, payable [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly].
• Option B: Employee's hourly wage is [Hourly Wage Amount] per hour, payable [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly]. Overtime will be paid as required by Wisconsin law.
• Option C: Performance-based bonus based on the following metrics: [Bonus Metrics].
• All payroll deductions will be made in accordance with Wisconsin statutes.

6. Employee Benefits

• Employer offers the following benefits:
  • Group health, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Wisconsin-mandated family or medical leave.
  • Retirement plan: [Retirement Plan Type, e.g., 401k].
  • Paid vacation: [Number] days per year.
  • Sick leave: [Number] days per year.
  • Statutory holidays observed in Wisconsin.
  • Technology stipend: [Stipend Amount] per [Time Period].
  • Professional development reimbursement: [Reimbursement Amount] per year.

7. Intellectual Property

• All software code, inventions, databases, documentation, algorithms, source and object code, and other deliverables created by Employee during employment are the sole property of Employer.
• Employee acknowledges and agrees that all such work is "work made for hire" as defined under Wisconsin law.
• Any open-source contributions or external software activities require prior written approval from Employer.

8. Confidentiality and Proprietary Information

• Employee agrees to hold all confidential information, including software source code, system architectures, customer data, business processes, trade secrets, and project plans, in strict confidence.
• This obligation survives the termination of employment and is governed by Wisconsin's Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

9. Use of Company Devices and Software

• Employee will use company devices and software in accordance with Employer's cybersecurity policies.
• Employee is prohibited from unauthorized downloads or distribution of software.
• Employee must report any security incidents or code vulnerabilities.
• Employee is required to regularly back up code and documentation.

10. Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

• Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Law.
• Employer prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected characteristic.

11. Professional Conduct

• Employee is expected to deliver work in a timely manner, attend meetings, participate in code/security audits, and follow communication protocols.
• Employee accepts assignments requiring possible emergency technical support outside regular hours.

12. At-Will Employment and Termination

• Employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to the notice requirements below.
• Employee may resign by providing [Number] days written notice to Employer.
• Employer may terminate employment with [Number] days written notice to Employee, except for terminations for cause, which may be immediate.
• Upon termination, Employee will receive a final wage payment in accordance with Wisconsin law and return all company equipment and intellectual property.

13. Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disclosure

• Option A: Employee agrees not to compete with Employer within [Geographic Area] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's employees or customers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option C: No non-competition or non-solicitation clauses are included in this agreement.
• All covenants must be reasonably necessary for the protection of the Employer as judged by Wisconsin law.

14. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiation.
• Option A: If negotiation fails, the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation in [City, Wisconsin].
• Option B: Any legal action shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wisconsin and venued in [County] County, Wisconsin.

15. Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety

• Employee is covered by Wisconsin workers' compensation laws.
• Employee will participate in Employer's workplace safety programs.

16. Electronic Monitoring

Employer may monitor Employee's use of company devices and networks.

17. Ownership of Developer Tools and Scripts

Ownership of developer tools or scripts created using personal resources during employment will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

18. Child Support Compliance

Employee is responsible for complying with all Wisconsin child support orders, and Employer will make necessary withholdings.

19. Onboarding, Training, and Performance Review

• Employee will participate in Employer's onboarding and training programs.
• Employee will receive regular performance reviews.

20. Export Control and Data Privacy

Employee will comply with all export control, software licensing, and data privacy regulations.

21. Modifications

This agreement may be modified by written agreement of both parties.

22. Integration Clause

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings.

Attachments:

• Job Description
• Salary Schedule
• Bonus Plan
• IP Assignment Form
• Remote Work Guidelines

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________