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WEA CONSULTING              HSA

        HOURLY SERVICE AGREEMENT
 
      Client:  company name
      Consulting Period:  XX/XX/05 – XX/XX/0X
 
THE company name, hereinafter referred to as the "CLIENT," and KORON, LTD., d/b/a WEA CONSULTING, hereinafter referred to as "WEA," hereby agree to:
 
I.                      SERVICES.
 
WEA will provide the following services under this Hourly Service Agreement (Agreement):
 
Consultation, project planning, staffing/human resources, and related advice on day-to-day management and employment issues.  CLIENT also will receive periodic compliance updates, Bulletins and other communications on human resources issues prepared by WEA.
 
CLIENT and WEA will communicate periodically to determine consulting projects to be completed by WEAWhen work can be specified in terms of a discrete project, WEA and CLIENT will enter into a separate project agreement.  WEA’s written deliverables are set forth on Exhibit A-1 attached hereto.  The proposed project schedule is set forth on Exhibit A-2 attached hereto.
 
II.                    FEE AGREEMENT.
 
In consideration for services rendered, CLIENT agrees to pay WEA fees for all hours worked at WEA's then-current Hourly Rates (HSA), plus expenses, as defined below.  Failure of CLIENT to honor billing statements in a timely fashion constitutes grounds for WEA to cease services and/or withhold product(s) from CLIENT, but does not relieve the CLIENT from its obligation to pay all fees as specified herein.  WEA’s 2003 Hourly Rates are as follows: [_______]
 
A.            Administrative Services.  Administrative services related to the production of documents, internal accounting and other CLIENT matters will be billed at the then-current Administrative Rate.
 
B.            Expenses.  Other expenses such as, but not limited to, travel, meals, lodging or extraordinary copying or fax expenses will be billed as they are incurred, or at periodic intervals.
 
III.                   PAYMENT.
 
All fees and expenses are payable upon receipt of invoice.  Compound interest accrues on all unpaid invoices at one and one-half percent (1-1/2%) per month after thirty (30) days from the date of billing, but in no event shall interest exceed the maximum permitted by law.  CLIENT agrees that should invoice(s) be referred for collection, CLIENT agrees to pay all costs of collection. 


IV.                   ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
 
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between WEA and CLIENT with respect to the rendering of consulting services by WEA.   This written Agreement may only be modified by a writing signed by both WEA and Client; provided however, CLIENT and/or its representatives may orally authorize work assignments and WEA is entitled to rely on such authorization.
 
V.                     RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES.
 
All "services" that WEA is engaged to provide are defined as consulting advice, and written material only that do not direct CLIENT in any manner.  It is the responsibility of CLIENT to either take action or not, based on its own decision, related to matters with which WEA has been involved.  Accordingly, CLIENT agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend WEA from any litigation, claim, arbitration, charge, damages, losses, liability, or expense incurred by WEA in connection with the delivery of services hereunder (including without limitation, any legal fees, WEA fees, or other time and expenses incurred in connection with investigating or defending against any issue related to CLIENT, as well as time spent by WEA preparing for and participating in all hearings, meetings, conferences, arbitrations, depositions and trials, arising from claims brought by third parties related to services provided by WEA under this Agreement).  Unless the parties agree otherwise, Client will pay amounts due WEA as WEA incurs and bills Client.  For example, without limiting the foregoing, in the event WEA undertakes an investigation or advises on employee discipline or termination, and a claim is asserted against WEA, CLIENT will indemnify, hold harmless, and defend WEA against actions that may be brought by the employee or other third party.  WEA's liability under this Agreement shall be limited to willful misconduct or gross negligence on the part of WEA. WEA carries errors and omissions coverage to insure its professional responsibilities hereunder, and shall in no event exceed the aggregate amount of fees actually paid by CLIENT to WEA for services rendered under this agreement.  The parties agree that this limitation of liability is a factor in determining WEA’s fees as set forth in Section II above; if CLIENT seeks a higher limitation of liability, WEA’s Hourly Rates can be adjusted accordingly.  The ultimate results realized from WEA's services will depend upon many factors, not the least of which are human attitudes, aptitudes, and the cooperation of the CLIENT's staff.  Many factors are not within WEA's control.  Consequently, no express or implied warranty of any general or specific results shall apply to any services performed by WEA.  CLIENT acknowledges and agrees that WEA is not licensed to practice law, and has not been retained to render legal advice.  CLIENT agrees to consult legal consult on any matters involving interpretation of applicable law to supplement WEA’s advice on any related matters.
 
VI.                   WORK PRODUCT.  Except as specifically set forth in writing to the contrary, WEA’s work product shall be proprietary to and owned by WEA.  WEA hereby grants to CLIENT a non-transferable license to utilize WEA’s work product for any purpose related to the operation of CLIENT’S business, provided that CLIENT shall pay in full all sums due to WEA for services rendered under this Agreement.
 
VII.                  BINDING EFFECT.
 
This Agreement is binding on the parties and their respective agents, employees, officers, directors and shareholders, and will inure to their respective assignees and other successors in interest.


VIII.                DISPUTES.
 
Any and all disputes involving an aggregate amount of more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), which the parties are unable to resolve through direct discussion, regardless of the kind or type of dispute, including but not limited to any dispute related to the services provided by WEA and/or enforcement or breach of this Agreement, including any and all claims over indemnification, shall be submitted exclusively to final and binding arbitration.  The arbitration shall be conducted pursuant to the then current employment dispute resolution rules of the American Arbitration Association.  Disputes involving damages of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) or less shall be adjudicated in Small Claims Court in Marin County, California.
 
Judgment on the arbitration award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.  The adjudication of all disputes shall take place in Marin County, California, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.  If any party to this Agreement institutes a lawsuit or alternate dispute resolution proceeding against any other party to this Agreement to enforce or interpret any term of this Agreement, the prevailing party in the dispute, lawsuit, or alternate dispute resolution shall be entitled to collect its reasonable attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses.
 
IX.                   SEVERABILITY.
 
If this Agreement or any of its provisions is held to be invalid, void, unenforceable or inapplicable to any particular type of claim or situation, this Agreement and/or its remaining provisions nevertheless will continue in full force and effect as to other claims, without being impaired or invalidated in any way.
 
X.                     TERM.
 
The term of this Agreement commenced on the date first specified above, and continues for a period of twelve (12) months.  Thereafter, this Agreement automatically continues for successive one-year terms, unless canceled in writing upon not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ prior notice to the other party.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the first day of the Consulting Period referenced above.
 
company name

KORON, LTD., d/b/a WEA CONSULTING

address
1000 Fourth Street, Suite 150
address
San Rafael, CA  94901
000 000-0000
FAX  000 000-0000
415 459-4400       FAX  415 459-4932
     


 

NAME AND TITLE OF NOTARIZED SIGNATORY:

 

BY:                                         BY:                                        

TITLE:                                     TITLE:                                    

DATE:                        DATE:                        




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