HIRETECH agrees to assist ____________ on a non-exclusive basis in filling staffing requirements on a temporary (contract) or direct hire basis in return for fees and reimbursable expenses discussed below. Assistance provided may include technical recruitment, advance screening, and assistance in setting up and coordinating interviews of qualified candidates. Immigration and travel services can also be provided if requested.

Services:

Direct hire candidates are offered with provision for a 90-day trial period.

Contract employment as HIRETECH employees is on an "at will" basis. Many of our clients find it to their advantage to offer contract employees a regular position after an appropriate trial period. This "contract to hire" option is provided for as well.

Consulting services can also be arranged with independent consultants through LEADING EDGE ENGINEERING, INC. Rates are negotiable.

Fees and Conditions:

Regular Hire: Flat fee of __% of first year's gross compensation as negotiated by . Gross compensation includes first year bonuses or cash incentives guaranteed or offered in the employment contract.

Trial Period: For direct hires, if for any reason the candidate is no longer employed after 90 calendar days, HIRETECH will attempt to locate a suitable replacement. If an acceptable replacement is not found within 30 days, HIRETECH will refund the fee.

Contract Employment: An hourly billing rate is quoted for each employee. The quoted rate is fully burdened and includes HIRETECH's portion of Social Security, Medicare, Worker's Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance. Additional employee benefits can be negotiated.

Contract to Hire: Flat fee of __% of first year's gross compensation if employee is offered a regular position during the first 90 days of contract employment. After 90 days, there is no fee.

Travel and Other Expenses: If candidate travel from outside of the immediate area is required for interview, and if requested by the client, HIRETECH will make travel arrangements and fund travel expenses on a reimbursable basis. Reasonable travel expenses, and other extraordinary expenses agreed to in advance, will be billed to the client regardless of final hiring decision. No additional fee will be charged for this service.

Immigration Assistance: If a candidate requires immigration approval to work in this country, HIRETECH can provide assistance with processing immigration requests and required documents. Such assistance will be provided on a reimbursable basis for full costs incurred but without additional fees.

Payment Terms: Net 15 days from date of invoice.

Duration of Agreement: This Agreement shall remain in effect continuously unless canceled by either party. Cancellation of the Agreement may be made by either party at any time by notification in writing. Cancellation shall take effect immediately upon notice.

Non-circumvention: In the event hires a candidate presented by HIRETECH, other than through a contract or direct hire agreement with HIRETECH, within twelve months from the time of presentation, the full fee is owed. The fee is earned if the candidate is hired or engaged under any title or position (whether as employee, consultant, or independent contractor) by the client or any of its divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates, or by another employer whom the client refers the candidate. Information about candidates presented is confidential, and is not intended to be shared with others outside the client firm.

Standard Terms and Conditions are available for review. Please sign below to indicate acceptance of this agreement.

Submitted: ___________________________
Christopher B. Lussier
President, HIRETECH

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