Direct Placement Terms. I work in Europe Ltd will recruit and refer qualified personnel as available and as needed for direct hire by the Client under the following terms and conditions:
1.1. As consideration for the service provided, I work in Europe Ltd will be due a placement fee in the amount equal to (fifteen) percent (15%) of the placed employee’s first year’s base salary, for each placement. Client will be invoiced 5% fee upon the employee’s first day of employment and 10% after three months of successful employment of the employee. Invoices are due and payable to I work in Europe Ltd within thirty (30) days.
1.2. In the event, where candidates need to be sourced in countries with specific labour laws (e.g. Philippines, where recruitment can only take place through POEA licenced agencies) and where certain premiums and charges need to be paid to government bodies, these charges will be added to the fee mentioned in article 1.1.
1.3. In the event that the employee leaves the employ of the client within the first ninety (90) days from date of hire, for any reason other than company lay-off, I work in Europe Ltd will find a suitable replacement free of additional charge.
2. Other Terms.
2.1. A search may entail weeks or even months of work. Therefore, Client agrees that if a candidate submitted to Client by I work in Europe Ltd is hired either directly or indirectly within three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the last discussion concerning such candidate it would be a result of I work in Europe Ltd’s efforts on behalf of Client and Client agrees to pay to I work in Europe Ltd the amount identified above in Section 1.1 of this Agreement.
2.2. Both I work in Europe Ltd and the Client agree not to pursue employees. Should either party terminate this agreement, both parties agree not to pursue those employees or clients for a term of 6 months following the date of the last invoice with the client.
2.3. The parties affirm and agree that they are equal employment opportunity employers and are in full compliance with any and all applicable anti-discrimination laws, rules, and regulations. The parties agree not to harass, discriminate against, or retaliate against any employee of the other because of race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, or other category protected by law; nor shall any party cause or request the other party to engage in such discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. In the event of any complaint of unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, the parties agree to cooperate in the prompt investigation and resolution of such complaint and shall indemnify each other with respect to any violation.
2.4. Neither this Agreement nor the services to be provided hereunder shall be construed to create any relationship of employment, agency, partnership, or joint venture between the parties.
2.5. This Agreement may not be amended, except by writing or an additional Addendum executed between I work in Europe Ltd and the Client.
2.6. This Agreement, and accompanying Addendums, sets forth the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes all other oral or written agreements between the parties.
2.7. This Agreement and services rendered with regard to the Agreement shall be deemed to have been entered into and performed at I work in Europe Ltd’s company headquarters and all questions concerning the validity, interpretation, or performance of any of its terms or provisions, or any rights, or obligations of the parties hereto, shall be governed by and resolved in accordance with the laws of the United Kingdom.