Branley & Blackwell

EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT

BY AND BETWEEN

Branley & Blackwell

AND

Mr. Hendrix

Dated February 28, 2024

1. The Parties
This Employment Contract ("Contract") is entered into between Branley & Blackwell,
a reputable firm located at 712 Danton Lane Birmingham, AL 35210, ("Employer"),
and Andrew Philips, a skilled accountant residing at 815 Oak Leaf Circle
Birmingham, AL 35209, ("Employee"), collectively referred to as the "Parties," effective
as of January 16, 2050.

The entities of the Employer and the Employee shall be individually identified as a
"Party" and collectively referred to as the "Parties."

Henceforth, in recognition of the reciprocal commitments and understandings delineated

in this Contract, the ensuing terms and conditions shall govern their relationship and
obligations:

2. Nature of Engagement
2.1 Position and Duties:
Employer hereby engages Employee as a full-time Accountant. Employees shall
perform accounting tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Employer, which may
include financial analysis, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and providing financial reports.

2.2 Employment Term:

The employment term under this Contract shall commence on January 16, 2050, and
shall continue until terminated under the provisions set forth herein or as otherwise
agreed upon by the Parties in writing.

3. Consideration & Payment

3.1 Compensation:
Employees shall be entitled to receive a monthly salary of two thousand and five
hundred dollars ($2,500) payable on the 1st of each month, subject to applicable
deductions and withholdings as required by law.

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3.2 Benefits:
Employees shall be eligible to participate in the employee benefits program offered by
Employer, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other
benefits as per company policies.

4. Covenants, Representations, & Warranties

4.1 Confidentiality:
Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary and sensitive
information of the Employer, including client data, financial records, trade secrets, and
any other confidential information obtained during the course of employment.

4.2 Non-Competition:
During the term of this Contract, the Employee shall not engage in any competing
activities or accept employment with any competitor or entity that may conflict with the
Employer's interests, without prior written consent from the Employer.

4.3 Intellectual Property:

Employee acknowledges that all intellectual property, including inventions,
developments, designs, and works created within the scope of employment, shall
belong solely to the Employer, and Employee hereby assigns all rights to the Employer.

5. General Provisions
5.1 Termination:
Either Party may terminate this Contract upon written notice to the other Party following
the termination provisions outlined in the Employee Handbook or as otherwise agreed
upon by the Parties.

5.2 Severability:
If any provision of this Contract is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect to the extent permitted by law.

5.3 Entire Agreement:

This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties, superseding any
prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the employment
of the Employee.

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6. Applicable Law
This Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the
State of Alabama, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

7. Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, On the aforementioned date, this contract has been duly executed
by each of the Parties involved.

[SIGNATURE] [SIGNATURE]

Mr. James Blackwell Mr. Andrew Philips

Chief Executive Officer Employee
Branley & Blackwell