EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this 1st day of June, 2025 (the "Effective Date"),
BY AND BETWEEN:
TechSolutions Global Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA, with its principal office located at 456 Tech Park Way, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA (hereinafter referred to as "the Company" or "TechSolutions"),
AND
Ms. Emily Chen, residing at 789 Bayview Apt, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter referred to as "the Employee").

WHEREAS:

The Company is engaged in the business of developing and providing cutting-edge cloud infrastructure and AI-powered data analytics platforms.
The Employee possesses the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to perform the duties and responsibilities required by the Company for the position of Senior Software Engineer.
The Company desires to employ the Employee, and the Employee desires to be employed by the Company, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:

1. Position and Duties
1.1. Position: The Company hereby employs the Employee in the full-time position of Senior Software Engineer, Backend Systems.
1.2. Duties and Responsibilities: The Employee shall report to the Director of Engineering, Mr. Robert Miller, and shall perform such duties and responsibilities as are customarily associated with the position of Senior Software Engineer, as well as such other duties as may be assigned by the Company from time to time. The Employee agrees to perform these duties diligently, professionally, and to the best of their abilities.
1.3. Place of Work: The Employee's primary place of work shall be the Company's office located at 456 Tech Park Way, San Francisco, CA 94105. The Company reserves the right to require the Employee to travel for business purposes as and when required. Any relocation of the primary place of work by the Company beyond a 5-mile radius will require mutual written agreement. This is primarily an in-office position.

2. Term of Employment
2.1. Commencement Date: Employment under this Agreement shall commence on June 1, 2025 (the "Start Date").
2.2. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Company is "at-will." This means that either the Employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law. No Company policy or statement, whether written or oral, should be construed to alter the at-will nature of employment.
2.3. Initial Review Period: For the first ninety (90) days of employment, the Company will conduct a comprehensive performance review. During this period, the Company may, at its sole discretion, provide additional training or support, or terminate the employment relationship if it determines that the Employee's performance or fit is not satisfactory.

3. Compensation and Benefits
The Employee's total rewards package is detailed below. It includes direct compensation, benefits from which deductions are made, and company-paid contributions.
3.1. Direct Compensation Package



Component
Annual Value (USD)
Details




Base Salary
$160,000.00
Payable monthly in accordance with the Company's standard payroll practices, subject to applicable deductions.


Target Annual Bonus
Up to $16,000.00
A target of 10% of Base Salary. The bonus is discretionary, based on company and individual performance, and is not guaranteed.


Equity Grant (RSUs)
$50,000.00
Target grant value, vesting over four (4) years (25% after 1 year, then monthly). Subject to Board approval and terms of the Equity Incentive Plan.


Total Target Annual Compensation
$226,000.00
This figure represents the sum of your base salary, target bonus, and the target value of your first year's equity vesting.



3.2. Illustrative Paycheck Breakdown (Based on Monthly Payroll)
Disclaimer: This table is for illustrative purposes only, based on a "Single" tax filing status. Actual deductions will depend on your W-4 tax withholdings, benefit elections, and 401(k) contribution rate.



Item
Estimated Amount (per Month)




Gross Pay
$13,333.33


--- Pre-Tax Deductions ---



Employee Health/Dental/Vision Premium
~$250.00


Employee 401(k) Contribution (6%)
~$800.00


--- Statutory Deductions (Taxes) ---



Federal Income Tax
~$2,550.00


Social Security Tax (6.2%)
~$826.67


Medicare Tax (1.45%)
~$193.33


California State Income Tax
~$1,150.00


California State Disability (CASDI)
~$146.67


Total Estimated Deductions
~$5,916.67


Net Pay (Estimated Take-Home Pay)
~$7,416.66



3.3. Company-Paid Benefits and Contributions (Part of Total Rewards)
This represents additional value provided by the Company that is not reflected in your gross salary.



Benefit Component
Details




401(k) Company Match
Company matches 100% of your contribution up to the first 3% of your salary, and 50% on the next 2%. Vests over three years.


Health Insurance Contribution
The Company pays a significant portion of the total premium for your medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.


Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
100% Company-paid insurance to provide income protection in case of qualifying disability.


Life Insurance
100% Company-paid basic life insurance policy.


Paid Time Off (PTO)
15 days per year, in addition to ~10 paid public holidays.


Unemployment Insurance
Company pays federal (FUTA) and state (SUTA) taxes to fund unemployment benefits.


Employer FICA Contribution
The Company pays a matching amount for Social Security and Medicare taxes on your behalf.



3.4. Business Expense Reimbursement
The Company shall reimburse the Employee for all reasonable and approved business expenses incurred in the course of performing duties, in accordance with the Company's Expense Reimbursement Policy.

4. Working Hours and Leave
4.1. Working Hours: The Employee's standard working hours shall generally be Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Employee acknowledges that the nature of the position may require work outside of these standard hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet business demands.
4.2. PTO Request: All PTO requests must be submitted through the Company's HRIS system at least two (2) weeks in advance for approval by the manager.
4.3. PTO Carry Over: A maximum of 5 unused PTO days may be carried forward to the next calendar year. Any days exceeding this limit will be forfeited without payout.

5. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure
5.1. Confidential Information: The Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, they will have access to and develop Confidential Information belonging to the Company. "Confidential Information" includes, but is not limited to, trade secrets, intellectual property, business plans, financial data, customer lists, software code, algorithms, product designs, marketing strategies, and employee information.
5.2. Obligations: The Employee agrees to:

Hold all Confidential Information in strictest confidence.
Not disclose, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information to any third party.
Not use any Confidential Information for any purpose other than for the benefit of the Company.
Take all reasonable precautions to prevent unauthorized disclosure or use of Confidential Information.

5.3. Survival: These confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of employment indefinitely.

6. Intellectual Property
6.1. Company Ownership: The Employee agrees that all inventions, discoveries, designs, processes, software, code, data, improvements, works of authorship, and other intellectual property (collectively "Intellectual Property") that are conceived, developed, or reduced to practice by the Employee, either solely or jointly with others, during the term of employment and within the scope of duties (whether or not during working hours or on Company premises), shall be "work for hire" and shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Company.
6.2. Assignment: The Employee hereby irrevocably assigns to the Company all rights, title, and interest in and to any such Intellectual Property, including all copyrights, patent rights, trade secret rights, and other proprietary rights worldwide.
6.3. Cooperation: The Employee agrees to execute all necessary documents and provide all reasonable assistance requested by the Company, at the Company's expense, to perfect, register, or protect its ownership of such Intellectual Property, both during and after employment.

7. Termination of Employment
7.1. At-Will Termination: As an at-will employee, your employment may be terminated by either you or the Company at any time, with or without cause, and with or without prior notice.
7.2. Voluntary Resignation: While not legally required, the Company requests at least two (2) weeks' written notice from the Employee for voluntary resignation to ensure an orderly transition.
7.3. Termination by Company (without cause): The Company may provide advance notice (e.g., two to four weeks) or pay in lieu of notice, at its sole discretion, when terminating employment without cause.
7.4. Termination by Company (with cause): The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately for "Cause" without notice or severance. "Cause" includes, but is not limited to, gross misconduct, insubordination, fraud, theft, material breach of this Agreement or Company policies, or repeated unsatisfactory performance after due warning.
7.5. Return of Property: Upon termination of employment for any reason, the Employee shall immediately return to the Company all Company property, including but not limited to, laptops, mobile phones, access cards, documents, and all copies of Confidential Information.
7.6. Final Paycheck: Final paycheck, including any accrued but unused PTO (if required by law in California), will be provided on the last day of employment or as soon as legally permissible.

8. Post-Employment Obligations
8.1. Non-Solicitation of Employees: For a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of employment for any reason, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit, induce, recruit, or encourage any employee of the Company to leave their employment with the Company.
8.2. Non-Solicitation of Customers/Clients: For a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of employment for any reason, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit or attempt to solicit any person or entity who was a customer or client of the Company during the last year of the Employee's employment, for the purpose of providing products or services competitive with those provided by the Company.
8.3. Non-Compete (Jurisdiction Dependent): For a period of twelve (12) months following the termination of employment for any reason, the Employee shall not, directly or indirectly, engage in, be employed by, consult for, or have any ownership interest in any business that is directly competitive with the primary business activities of TechSolutions Global Inc. within a 50-mile radius of any TechSolutions Global Inc. office where the Employee was employed or performed services (e.g., San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, NYC). Note: The enforceability of non-compete clauses varies significantly by state law, and this clause may be unenforceable in certain jurisdictions like California.

9. General Provisions
9.1. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in San Francisco, California.
9.2. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether written or oral.
9.3. Amendments: Any amendment or modification to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.
9.4. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, such provision shall be severed from this Agreement, and the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
9.5. Notices: All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given when delivered personally or sent by certified mail/courier to the addresses first set forth above, or to such other address as a party may designate by notice in writing.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

FOR TECHSOLUTIONS GLOBAL INC.
By: 
Name: Mr. David Johnson 
Title: VP, Human Resources

EMPLOYEE
Signature:
Name: Ms. Emily Chen