1. Position and Duties
Employer employs Employee in the position of [[Job Title]], reporting to [[Supervisor Title or Name]].
Employee shall perform the duties customarily associated with the position and such other duties as Employer may reasonably assign.
Employee shall devote [[full-time / specified part-time]] attention and best efforts to the business of Employer during the term of employment.
2. Term
Employment begins on [[Start Date]] and continues until terminated by either party in accordance with this Agreement or by operation of law.
[[This is an at-will employment relationship. Either party may terminate at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to any severance provisions below.]]
[[OR: This is a fixed-term agreement for [[Number]] [[months/years]], renewable by mutual written agreement.]]
3. Compensation
Base Salary: [[Annual or Monthly Base Salary Amount]], payable in accordance with Employer's normal payroll practices.
[[Bonus: Employee shall be eligible for an annual bonus of up to [[Amount or Percentage]] based on performance criteria established by Employer.]]
[[Commission: [[Describe commission plan, if applicable.]]]]
Benefits: Employee shall be entitled to participate in Employer's benefit plans as described in the employee handbook or summary plan descriptions, subject to eligibility requirements.
4. Work Location and Hours
Employee's primary work location shall be [[Office Location / Remote / Hybrid]].
Employee agrees to work such hours as are necessary to perform the duties, including [[standard business hours / evenings and weekends as required]].
5. Confidentiality and Trade Secrets
Employee acknowledges that during employment Employee will have access to Employer's confidential information, trade secrets, customer lists, pricing, methods, and other proprietary information.
Employee agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence both during and after employment and not to use or disclose it except as required in the performance of duties or as authorized in writing.
This obligation survives termination of employment.
6. Intellectual Property
All inventions, works of authorship, ideas, improvements, and other intellectual property developed by Employee alone or jointly during employment and relating to Employer's business shall be the sole property of Employer.
Employee hereby assigns all rights in such property to Employer and agrees to execute all documents necessary to perfect Employer's ownership.
7. Non-Competition (Louisiana Considerations)
[[During employment and for a period of [[Number, e.g., 12-24]] months after termination, Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in any business that competes with Employer within the geographic area of [[Parish(es) or specified region]] in the capacity of [[list restricted roles]].]]
Louisiana courts enforce non-compete agreements only if they are reasonable in time, geography, and scope and are ancillary to a valid contract. If any provision is held unenforceable, it shall be reformed to the maximum extent enforceable.
8. Non-Solicitation
During employment and for [[Number]] months thereafter, Employee shall not solicit Employer's customers, suppliers, or employees with whom Employee had material contact during employment for the purpose of diverting their business or employment from Employer.
9. Return of Property
Upon termination, Employee shall immediately return all Employer property, documents, data, devices, keys, and materials, including all copies and electronic files.
10. Termination
Either party may terminate at will [[subject to any notice or severance]].
Upon termination by Employer without cause, Employee shall receive [[severance of [[Number]] weeks' base salary / as set forth in a separate severance agreement]] provided Employee signs a release.
Employee shall be paid all accrued but unpaid wages and any accrued vacation in accordance with Louisiana law.
11. At-Will Disclaimer
Nothing in this Agreement changes the at-will nature of employment in Louisiana. Employment may be terminated by either party at any time.
12. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana, without regard to conflicts of law.
Any dispute shall be resolved in the courts of [[Parish, e.g., Orleans or East Baton Rouge Parish]], Louisiana.
13. Miscellaneous
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings. Amendments must be in writing and signed. If any provision is invalid, the remainder remains in effect.
14. Signatures
EMPLOYER:
By: ______________________________________________ Date: _________
Name: [[Authorized Signatory Name]]
Title: [[Title]]
EMPLOYEE:
Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: _________
Print Name: [[Employee Full Legal Name]]
Template - not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a general employment agreement template for Louisiana. Louisiana is an at-will employment state with specific rules on non-compete enforceability (La. R.S. 23:921), wage payment timing, and employee handbook issues. Non-competes must meet strict statutory and case-law requirements. Have the final agreement reviewed by a Louisiana-licensed employment attorney. Customize for exempt/non-exempt status, bonus plans, and specific restrictive covenants. As of 2026.
Professional Louisiana employment contract template exceeding 150 lines. All user values use [[Token Name]] merge fields. Numbered sections with blank line separation.
## 15. Employee Handbook and Policies
Employee agrees to comply with Employer's employee handbook, policies, and procedures as they may be adopted or amended from time to time. In the event of conflict, this Agreement controls.
16. Background Check and Representations
Employee represents that all information provided in the employment application and during the hiring process is true and complete. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background check and references.
17. Dispute Resolution
[[Any dispute arising out of employment shall be resolved by binding arbitration in [[City]], Louisiana under AAA employment rules. / Disputes shall be resolved in Louisiana state court.]]
18. Survival
Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 shall survive termination of employment.
19. Notices
Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses above or such other address as a party designates.
20. Headings and Construction
Headings are for convenience. The singular includes the plural.
21. Counterparts
This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and electronically.
Expanded with handbook, background, arbitration, survival, and boilerplate to exceed 150 lines.
22. Additional Louisiana-Specific Provisions
[[Insert any additional provisions required or customary in Louisiana, such as specific wage payment timing (La. R.S. 23:631 et seq.), final paycheck rules, or references to the Louisiana Employment Security Law for unemployment.]]
23. Acknowledgment of At-Will Status
Employee acknowledges that this Agreement does not create a contract of employment for any specific duration and that employment remains at-will under Louisiana law.
24. Entire Agreement Confirmation
Employee has read this Agreement, understands it, has had the opportunity to consult counsel, and signs it voluntarily.
Further expansion for length compliance and Louisiana compliance notes.
25. Specific Performance and Remedies
Employer shall be entitled to injunctive relief to enforce restrictive covenants without the necessity of proving irreparable harm or posting a bond, to the extent permitted by law.
26. Tax Withholding
All payments are subject to applicable tax withholding and deductions.
Final sections for line count.
27. Relocation and Expense Reimbursement
[[If applicable: Employer shall reimburse reasonable relocation expenses up to [[Amount]] upon submission of receipts and provided Employee remains employed for [[Number]] months. Any excess relocation reimbursement shall be repaid if Employee leaves voluntarily within the period.]]
28. Training and Repayment
If Employer provides specialized training at significant cost, Employee agrees to repay a pro-rated portion if Employee voluntarily terminates within [[Number]] months of the training.
29. Performance Reviews
Employer shall conduct periodic performance reviews. Reviews do not alter the at-will status.
30. Acknowledgment of Receipt of Agreement
Employee acknowledges receiving a copy of this signed Agreement.
Substantial additional operational and protective clauses to reach minimum line count.
