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Startup Employment Agreement
"I need a Swiss Startup Employment Agreement for a senior software engineer position, including provisions for equity compensation (5% stock options) and remote work flexibility, with employment starting March 1, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the employer (startup company) and employee with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Brief context about the startup company and the purpose of the employment relationship
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including company-specific and startup-related terminology
4. Position and Duties: Job title, role description, responsibilities, and reporting structure
5. Commencement and Duration: Start date, probation period, and type of contract (fixed-term or indefinite)
6. Place of Work: Primary workplace location and any flexibility arrangements
7. Working Hours: Standard working hours, overtime provisions, and time recording requirements
8. Compensation: Base salary, payment frequency, and deductions for social security contributions
9. Holidays and Leave: Annual leave entitlement, public holidays, and other leave provisions
10. Insurance and Benefits: Mandatory insurance coverage and additional benefits
11. Confidentiality: Protection of company secrets, confidential information, and trade secrets
12. Intellectual Property Rights: Assignment of IP rights created during employment
13. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Post-employment restrictions within Swiss law limitations
14. Data Protection: Employee data handling and privacy provisions
15. Termination: Notice periods, grounds for termination, and procedural requirements
16. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Swiss law application and jurisdiction
17. Entire Agreement: Integration clause and amendment procedures
1. Equity Compensation: Details of any share options, phantom equity, or other equity-based compensation - include if the startup offers equity incentives
2. Variable Compensation: Structure of bonus schemes or commission plans - include if performance-based pay is offered
3. International Travel: Terms for international business travel and related expenses - include if role requires travel
4. Remote Work Provisions: Detailed terms for remote working arrangements - include if remote work is permitted
5. Training and Development: Professional development provisions and associated commitments - include if specific training programs are offered
6. Language Requirements: Language proficiency requirements and testing - include if specific language skills are essential
7. Side Activities: Terms regarding permitted external professional activities - include if relevant to startup context
8. Company Policies Integration: Reference to specific startup policies and procedures - include if company has established policies
1. Schedule 1 - Job Description: Detailed description of the role, responsibilities, and performance expectations
2. Schedule 2 - Compensation Details: Breakdown of all compensation elements including any equity components
3. Schedule 3 - Benefit Package: Detailed description of all benefits and insurance coverage
4. Schedule 4 - Share Option Plan Rules: If applicable, detailed terms of the employee share option plan
5. Schedule 5 - Confidential Information: Specific details of what constitutes confidential information
6. Appendix A - Code of Conduct: Company's code of conduct and ethical guidelines
7. Appendix B - IT Policy: IT usage policies and security requirements
8. Appendix C - Expense Policy: Guidelines for business expense claims and reimbursement procedures
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Annual Leave Year
Base Salary
Board
Business Day
Company
Competitive Business
Confidential Information
Contract Start Date
Employee
Equity Plan
Garden Leave
Good Leaver
Group Company
Intellectual Property Rights
Inventions
Notice Period
Options
Parent Company
Parties
Personal Data
Probationary Period
Prohibited Area
Restricted Business
Restricted Customer
Restricted Period
Share Option Scheme
Subsidiary
Swiss Social Security Contributions
Termination Date
Trade Secrets
Variable Compensation
Vesting Period
Working Hours
Workplace
Appointment
Duration of Employment
Probationary Period
Duties and Responsibilities
Working Hours
Place of Work
Salary and Benefits
Equity Compensation
Variable Compensation
Expenses
Holiday Entitlement
Sick Leave
Other Leave
Social Security Contributions
Pension Arrangements
Health Insurance
Professional Development
Performance Review
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property Rights
Data Protection
IT Security
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Garden Leave
Termination
Summary Dismissal
Return of Company Property
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Severability
Amendments
Notices
Entire Agreement
Assignment and Transfer
Third Party Rights
Force Majeure
Remote Working
Company Policies
Technology
Fintech
Biotech
Medtech
Clean Technology
Software Development
E-commerce
Digital Health
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Internet of Things
Robotics
Consumer Applications
Enterprise Software
Deep Tech
Engineering
Product
Design
Data Science
Sales
Marketing
Operations
Research & Development
Customer Success
Human Resources
Finance
Legal
Business Development
Innovation
DevOps
CEO
CTO
CFO
Software Engineer
Product Manager
UX Designer
Data Scientist
Business Development Manager
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
Research Scientist
Full Stack Developer
Sales Executive
Customer Success Manager
Growth Hacker
Technical Lead
Product Owner
DevOps Engineer
Head of People
Innovation Manager
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