Sample Document: Employment Contract (Ontario)

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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT THIS EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this 2nd day of November, 2026 BETWEEN: MAPLE RIDGE COFFEE ROASTERS INC., a corporation duly incorporated and existing under the laws of the Province of Ontario, having its principal place of business at 123 Sample Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1A1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Employer”) - AND - JORDAN SAMPLE, residing at 456 Example Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4C 2B2 (hereinafter referred to as the “Employee”) WHEREAS the Employer desires to employ the Employee and the Employee desires to accept such employment on the terms and conditions set forth herein; NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. INTERPRETATION 1.1 In this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires, the singular includes the plural and vice versa, and words indicating a gender include all genders. 2. TERM OF EMPLOYMENT 2.1 The Employee’s employment shall commence on November 2, 2026 (the “Start Date”) and shall continue until terminated in accordance with this Agreement. 3. POSITION AND DUTIES 3.1 The Employee shall serve as Café Operations Manager. 3.2 The Employee agrees to diligently, faithfully and competently perform the duties and responsibilities as follows:   (a) Oversee daily café operations;   (b) Schedule and supervise baristas;   (c) Manage inventory and supplier orders;   (d) Ensure food-safety compliance; and   (e) Report weekly sales to the Owner. 3.3 The Employee shall comply with all lawful directives and policies of the Employer and carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned from time to time. 4. EMPLOYMENT TYPE AND PROBATION 4.1 The Employee is engaged on a full-time basis. 4.2 The Employee shall be subject to a probationary period of three (3) months commencing on the Start Date. During this probationary period, either party may terminate the employment without cause by providing written notice or pay in lieu of notice as provided by the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”). 5. COMPENSATION 5.1 The Employee shall receive an annual salary of Fifty-Eight Thousand Canadian Dollars (CAD $58,000), payable bi-weekly by direct deposit, less applicable deductions and withholdings required by law. 5.2 The Employer shall review the Employee’s compensation periodically but is under no obligation to increase the salary except as required by law or at the Employer’s discretion. 6. WORKING HOURS 6.1 The normal working hours shall be full-time in accordance with the Employer’s standard business hours, not exceeding 44 hours per week as per the ESA. 6.2 Overtime shall be compensated in accordance with the provisions of the ESA. 7. BENEFITS 7.1 The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Employer’s group health and dental benefit plans after the completion of a three (3) month continuous employment period. 7.2 The Employer shall provide the Employee with three (3) weeks of paid vacation annually, consistent with or exceeding the statutory minimum entitlement under the ESA. 7.3 The Employee shall be entitled to a staff discount on purchases made at the Employer’s café locations, in accordance with the Employer’s policies. 7.4 The Employer shall provide an annual training allowance of Five Hundred Canadian Dollars (CAD $500). 8. VACATION AND SICK LEAVE 8.1 The Employee’s vacation entitlement shall be three (3) weeks per year, to be scheduled in accordance with the Employer’s vacation policy and the ESA. 8.2 The Employee shall be entitled to sick leave in accordance with the ESA and any applicable Employer policies. 9. CONFIDENTIALITY 9.1 The Employee acknowledges that in the course of employment, they will have access to confidential information belonging to the Employer. 9.2 The Employee agrees that during and after employment, they shall not disclose or use any confidential information except as necessary for the performance of duties or as required by law. 10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 10.1 Any intellectual property, including but not limited to inventions, designs, trademarks, copyrights, or trade secrets, developed by the Employee in the course of employment shall be the sole property of the Employer. 10.2 The Employee hereby assigns to the Employer all rights, title, and interest in such intellectual property. 11. TERMINATION 11.1 Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time by providing at least two (2) weeks’ written notice, or pay in lieu thereof, unless otherwise required by the ESA or other applicable legislation. 11.2 The Employer may terminate the Employee’s employment for just cause without notice or pay in lieu. 11.3 Upon termination, the Employee shall return all Employer property and confidential materials. 12. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 12.1 The parties agree that this Agreement is subject to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) and other applicable federal and provincial laws. 12.2 In the event any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed, and the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 13. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION 13.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein. 13.2 The parties attorn to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Ontario. 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT 14.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations, agreements or understandings, whether written or oral. 14.2 No amendment or modification shall be effective unless in writing and signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Employment Contract as of the date first written above. _____________________________ Authorized Signatory Maple Ridge Coffee Roasters Inc. Date: _______________________ _____________________________ Jordan Sample, Employee Date: _______________________