Texas Employment Contract Guidelines

Summary

An employment agreement in Texas should include clauses for at-will employment, confidentiality, non-solicitation, and protection of intellectual property on company equipment. It should also specify that all customers are considered the employers, not the employees, and outline remedies for breaches, such as injunctive relief and attorneys fees. The agreement must be governed by Texas law and include provisions for returning company property and amending the agreement only in writing.

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Add a clause that states protects intellectual property on company equipment, including but not limited to laptops and cell phones and software
Sure, here is the updated agreement with an added clause for intellectual property protection on company equipment:
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Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ___ day of ________, 20___, by and between [Employer Name] ("Employer") and [Employee Name] ("Employee").
*. Employment At-Will
Employee's employment with Employer is at-will, meaning that either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
*. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
Employee agrees that during the term of employment and thereafter, Employee will not disclose or use any trade secrets or confidential information of Employer for any purpose other than the benefit of Employer. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, customer lists, financial information, marketing strategies, and any other proprietary information not generally known to the public.
*. Non-Solicitation of Customers and Vendors
During the term of employment and for a period of [insert duration, e.g., one year] after termination of employment, Employee agrees not to solicit, divert, or take away any customers or vendors of Employer with whom Employee had contact during the term of employment.
*. Protection of Intellectual Property on Company Equipment
Employee agrees to protect and not misuse any intellectual property present on company equipment, including but not limited to laptops, cell phones, and software. This includes ensuring that such intellectual property is not disclosed, copied, or utilized for any purpose other than performing duties for the Employer.
*. Return of Company Property
Upon termination of employment, Employee agrees to return all property belonging to Employer, including but not limited to, documents, electronics, and other materials containing confidential information.
*. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
*. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
*. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement signed by both Employer and Employee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
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[Employer Name]
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[Employee Name]
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Add a clause that states all customers of employerthat employee does business with or customers employee brought to the company at the time the employee is hired, are all considered customers of employer, not employee
Sure, here's the updated employment agreement with the additional clause:
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Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ___ day of ________, 20___, by and between [Employer Name] ("Employer") and [Employee Name] ("Employee").
*. Employment At-Will
Employee's employment with Employer is at-will, meaning that either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
*. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
Employee agrees that during the term of employment and thereafter, Employee will not disclose or use any trade secrets or confidential information of Employer for any purpose other than the benefit of Employer. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, customer lists, financial information, marketing strategies, and any other proprietary information not generally known to the public.
*. Non-Solicitation of Customers and Vendors
During the term of employment and for a period of [insert duration, e.g., one year] after termination of employment, Employee agrees not to solicit, divert, or take away any customers or vendors of Employer with whom Employee had contact during the term of employment.
*. Protection of Intellectual Property on Company Equipment
Employee agrees to protect and not misuse any intellectual property present on company equipment, including but not limited to laptops, cell phones, and software. This includes ensuring that such intellectual property is not disclosed, copied, or utilized for any purpose other than performing duties for the Employer.
*. Return of Company Property
Upon termination of employment, Employee agrees to return all property belonging to Employer, including but not limited to, documents, electronics, and other materials containing confidential information.
*. Customers of Employer
All customers that Employee does business with or customers Employee brought to the company at the time Employee is hired, are considered customers of Employer, not Employee.
*. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
*. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
*. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement signed by both Employer and Employee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
_________________________
[Employer Name]
_________________________
[Employee Name]
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Add a clause that states that if employee breaches any terms of the agreement, employer will be entitled to injunctive relief, attorneys fees etc.
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Sure, here's the updated employment agreement with the requested clause:
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Employment Agreement
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the ___ day of ________, 20___, by and between [Employer Name] ("Employer") and [Employee Name] ("Employee").
*. Employment At-Will
Employee's employment with Employer is at-will, meaning that either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
*. Confidential Information and Trade Secrets
Employee agrees that during the term of employment and thereafter, Employee will not disclose or use any trade secrets or confidential information of Employer for any purpose other than the benefit of Employer. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to, business plans, customer lists, financial information, marketing strategies, and any other proprietary information not generally known to the public.
*. Non-Solicitation of Customers and Vendors
During the term of employment and for a period of [insert duration, e.g., one year] after termination of employment, Employee agrees not to solicit, divert, or take away any customers or vendors of Employer with whom Employee had contact during the term of employment.
*. Protection of Intellectual Property on Company Equipment
Employee agrees to protect and not misuse any intellectual property present on company equipment, including but not limited to laptops, cell phones, and software. This includes ensuring that such intellectual property is not disclosed, copied, or utilized for any purpose other than performing duties for the Employer.
*. Return of Company Property
Upon termination of employment, Employee agrees to return all property belonging to Employer, including but not limited to, documents, electronics, and other materials containing confidential information.
*. Customers of Employer
All customers that Employee does business with or customers Employee brought to the company at the time Employee is hired, are considered customers of Employer, not Employee.
*. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
*. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.
*. Amendments
This Agreement may be amended only by a written agreement signed by both Employer and Employee.
*. Remedies
If Employee breaches any terms of this Agreement, Employer will be entitled to injunctive relief, attorneys' fees, and any other legal or equitable remedies available.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.
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[Employer Name]
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[Employee Name]
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