Travel Agency Employment Agreement
Travel Agency Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made effective as of [Insert Date], by and between [Your Company Name], located at [Your Company Address], ("Company"), and [Employee's Full Name], residing at [Employee's Address] ("Employee").
Recitals
WHEREAS, the Company is engaged in the business of providing travel-related services;
WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ the Employee and the Employee desires to accept such employment, subject to the terms set forth herein.
Agreement
1. Position and Responsibilities
1.1 Position: The Employee is employed in the capacity of [Job Title]. The Employee's duties shall include, but not be limited to, advising clients on travel options, planning and booking travel, managing travel accommodations, and providing support before, during, and after travel.
1.2 Duties and Responsibilities: The Employee agrees to perform faithfully and to the best of their ability all duties assigned by the Company. The Employee shall comply with all company policies, rules, and procedures at all times.
2. Term of Employment
2.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on [Start Date] and continue until terminated by either party as provided in this Agreement.
3. Compensation
3.1 Salary: The Employee shall be paid a base salary at the annual rate of $[Salary Amount], payable in semi-monthly installments.
3.2 Bonuses: The Employee may be eligible for bonuses based on personal and company performance criteria established annually by the Company.
3.3 Expenses: The Employee shall be reimbursed for reasonable, pre-approved business expenses incurred during the course of performing duties for the Company.
4. Benefits
4.1 General Eligibility: The Employee shall be entitled to participate in the standard benefits plans offered by the Company, which may include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, and paid time off, subject to any conditions and limitations in the plan documents.
4.2 Vacation Time: The Employee shall be entitled to 15 days of paid vacation per year, accruing monthly, which may be taken in accordance with the Company's vacation policy.
4.3 Sick Leave: The Employee shall accrue sick leave at a rate specified by the Company's sick leave policy.
4.4 Professional Development: The Company may provide opportunities for professional development, including paying for conferences, training, and additional certifications relevant to the Employee’s role.
5. Confidentiality
5.1 Confidential Obligations: The Employee agrees to keep the Company’s proprietary and confidential information, including but not limited to client data, business strategies, operational methods, and marketing plans, in strict confidence during and after their employment.
5.2 Return of Materials: Upon termination of employment, the Employee agrees to return all Company documents, materials, and other properties that were used, created, or controlled during the term of employment.
6. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation
6.1 Non-Compete Agreement: During the Employee's tenure and for [time period] thereafter, the Employee shall not engage in or assist others in engaging in any business that is in direct competition with the core services offered by the Company within a [specified mile radius] of any of the Company’s offices.
6.2 Non-Solicitation of Clients: For a period of [time period] following termination, the Employee agrees not to solicit or attempt to solicit any business or trade from any of the Company’s clients, prospects, or partners.
6.3 Non-Solicitation of Employees: The Employee agrees not to hire or attempt to hire any current or recently departed employees or contractors of the Company for a period of [time period] after leaving the Company.
7. Termination
7.1 Notice of Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement with written notice of two weeks to the other party.
7.2 Immediate Termination for Cause: The Company reserves the right to terminate the Employee immediately and without prior notice for causes such as gross misconduct, violation of company policies, failure to perform duties, or any breach of this Agreement.
7.3 Severance: In the event of termination not due to cause, the Employee may be eligible for severance pay subject to the discretion of the Company and as outlined in the Company’s severance policy.
8. Miscellaneous
8.1 Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [State Name], without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
8.2 Amendment: No modification, amendment, or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties.
8.3 Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will in no way be affected or impaired thereby.
8.4 Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the parties pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Employment Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
[Your Company Name]
[Name of Company Representative]
[Date]
Employee
[Employee's Full Name]
[Date]
