Free Architecture Employment Agreement Template
Architecture Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Month Day, Year], by and between [Your Company Name] ("Employer"), an architectural firm, and [Employee Name] ("Employee").
1. Position and Duties
1.1. Employer agrees to employ Employee in the position of [Job Title].
1.2. Employee shall diligently and competently perform all duties and responsibilities assigned, which may encompass designing, planning, coordinating, and overseeing architectural projects.
1.3. Employee will report directly to [Supervisor's Name] and is required to adhere to the professional and ethical standards prevailing in the architectural industry.
1.4. The primary workplace shall be [Your Company Name]'s office located at [Your Company Address], although the Employee may be required to work at other locations as deemed necessary by the Employer.
1.5. Employee acknowledges that the role may necessitate occasional evening and weekend work to meet project deadlines or client needs.
2. Compensation
2.1. Employee shall receive an annual salary of [$ Amount], payable in regular installments in accordance with the Employer’s standard payroll practices.
2.2. Employee is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus of up to [% Amount] of the annual salary, contingent upon achieving predefined objectives.
2.3. In addition to monetary compensation, Employee will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
2.4. Employee will be reimbursed for any additional expenses incurred during the performance of their duties, provided these expenses are pre-approved by the Employer.
2.5. Salary and benefits shall be subject to an annual review and may be adjusted based on performance assessments and company policies.
3. Confidentiality
3.1. Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, they will gain access to confidential and proprietary information related to the Employer’s business.
3.2. Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of such information and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Employer.
3.3. This confidentiality obligation will survive the termination of this Agreement and continue to be in force.
3.4. Employee is prohibited from using any confidential information for personal gain or to benefit any entity other than the Employer.
3.5. Upon termination of employment, Employee is required to return all materials containing confidential information to the Employer.
4. Termination of Employment
4.1. This Agreement may be terminated by the Employee providing a [Number] week notice period to the Employer.
4.2. The Employer may terminate this Agreement for cause, including but not limited to, failure to perform duties, breach of confidentiality, or misconduct.
4.3. In the event of termination without cause, the Employer shall provide the Employee with a severance package equivalent to [Number] weeks of salary.
4.4. If the Employee wishes to voluntarily resign, a written notice must be submitted to the Employer at least [Number] weeks in advance.
4.5. The Employer reserves the right to terminate the employment relationship without notice in cases of gross misconduct or illegal activities.
4.6. Upon termination, the Employee must return all company property and settle all outstanding accounts with the Employer.
5. Governing Law
5.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State].
5.2. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation and arbitration in [State].
5.3. Both parties agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing employment.
5.4. Any amendments or modifications to this Agreement must be made in writing and signed by both parties.
5.5. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Employee and the Employer regarding the employment relationship.
6. Effective Date
This Agreement shall become effective on [Month Day, Year] and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party in accordance with the terms outlined herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
[Your Name]
[Your Company Name]
Date: [Month Day, Year]
[Employee Name]
Date: [Month Day, Year]
