EXHIBIT 10.12
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
MARTIN GOTTLOB
T-REX OIL INC.
THIS AGREEMENT is effective as of the 20th day of January 2015 between T-Rex Oil
Inc., a Colorado Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "Employer") and Martin
Gottlob 13780 Del Corso Way # 1828 Broomfield, CO80021 ( hereinafter referred to
as " Executive").
WHEREAS, Employer and Executive desire to formalize an Employment relationship
as outlined herein, effective as of January 20, 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, the parties for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged hereby agree as follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT. The Employer agrees to employ the Executive and the Executive
accepts such employment by the Employer on the terms and conditions set forth
herein.
2. TERM. This Agreement is effective as of the 20th day of January 2015 and the
term of the Executive's employment hereunder shall be for three years.
3. DUTIES. Employer shall employ Executive initially as Vice President of
Geology and he also shall serve as a director or such other job title during the
term to perform such duties as are normal and customary in the conduct of
Employer's business and Executive will devote his best efforts to implement
and/or conduct the business of the Employer and make available to office.
Employer shall provide the necessary staff, equipment, computers, services,
facilities, furniture and support for Executive to properly carry out and
complete the duties of his employment. Both Employer and Executive will maintain
complete and accurate records, reports and other documentation that is necessary
for the conduct of Employer's business.
4. COMPENSATION. Employer agrees to pay Executive a Base Salary of $150,000.00
per year for the first year payable semi-monthly. Executive shall also receive a
car allowance of $600.00 per month. The salary shall be adjusted annually by the
Board of Directors in the anniversary of this agreement.
Executive shall also be entitled to receive an annual bonus as determined by the
board.
5. BENEFITS. At its cost, Employer shall furnish to Executive comprehensive
medical health insurance, disability income insurances and other such benefits
at the level afforded the same level Executives of the Employer. Executive shall
be entitled to participate in any Incentive Stock Option plan.
Executive shall be entitled to three (3) weeks of paid vacation & sick leave,
without reduction in salary, beginning the 1st and ending after the last
calendar year of employment and for each calendar year during the term of this
Agreement. Vacation shall be at a mutually agreed upon time, such agreement not
to be unreasonably withheld. Paid vacation and sick leave shall be fully earned
the first and last calendar years of employment.
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6. BUSINESS EXPENSES. Employer shall reimburse Executive for all reasonable and
necessary business expenses incurred by him in carrying out his duties under
this Employment Agreement so long as such expenses are properly documented in
accordance with the Employer's policies for expense reimbursement.
7. EMPLOYER RESOURCES. As a matter of convenience, Executive will have limited
use of Employer's resources for personal purposes, including long-distance
telephone, copy machine, vehicles, staff and such other resources as the parties
may agree. Employer will also furnish Executive with a cell phone, a personal
computer for office and home use, and such other equipment as the parties may
agree in accordance with the Employer's usual practice.
Upon termination of this Agreement the Executive may retain the cell phone and
computer.
8. TERMINATION. The following shall apply:
(A). DEATH. In the event of Executive's death during the Executive's employment
hereunder, this Agreement shall terminate.
(B). ILLNESS OR INCAPACITY. If, during any term of this Agreement, Executive
shall become unable to perform his duties by reason of illness or
incapacity, then Employer, may, at its option, terminate this Agreement. In
such event, the notice period shall be not less than the applicable
elimination period in any Executive disability plan of the Employer in
which Executive participates. It is agreed that the determination of
illness or incapacity shall be made upon the basis of qualified medical
evidence and if, during the notice period, Executive returns to work and is
capable of carrying out his duties, then Employer's right to terminate for
illness or incapacity is suspended.
(C) FOR CAUSE. Upon thirty (30) days written notice, the Executive's employment
hereunder may be terminated without further iability on the part of the
Employer for Cause. Only the following shall constitute "Cause" for such:
(i) Conviction of a felony, a crime or moral turpitude or commission of an
act of embezzlement or fraud against the Employer or any subsidiary or
affiliate thereof:
(ii) Deliberate dishonesty of the Executive resulting in damages to the
Employer or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof;
(iii) Dereliction of duty, misfeasance or malfeasance.
In the event of a termination for cause the Executive shall not be entitled to
the benefits of any bonus for the period preceding the termination nor will the
company be required to repurchase any of the shares owned by the Executive as
hereinafter provided.
(D) TERMINATION AT WILL BY THE COMPANY. The Company may terminate this
agreement at will upon 60 days written notice. If the Company decides to
terminate this agreement, the company shall repurchase fifty percent of the
Executives shares up to one million shares at a price equal to ninety
percent of the average trading price over the 60 days preceding the notice
of termination or a price as determined by independent qualified evaluation
in the event the stock is not trading at the time of termination. The
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Company shall pay fifty percent of the repurchase price within 30 days of
termination and the balance within 60 additional days.
(E) RESIGNATION BY EXECUTIVE. The Executive may resign and terminate this
agreement on 60 days written notice and he shall not be required to render
any further services to the Employer.
(F) SET-OFF. In accordance with 9 above, The Employer shall not be entitled to
any set off against any cash compensation to be provided to the Executive
under this Agreement, or any and all compensation received by the Executive
while he was also receiving compensation from any other employer, unless a
Conflict of Interest arises. In such case, the Executive shall inform the
Employer of any such amounts of cash compensation pertaining to the
conflict of interest and shall refund to the Employer any related amounts
paid by the Employer.
Should Executive terminate this with or without Good Reason, he agrees to assist
Employer for a period of time not less than thirty (30) days in order to effect
a smooth transition, unless otherwise requested by Employer.
9. CHANGE IN CONTROL
In a Change of control event, the Corporation shall treat this Agreement as
terminated by Corporation without cause in which event Corporation shall be
obligated to provide the Executive with a severance payment in lieu of notice.
Such severance payment shall be payable on the 15th day following the date on
which the Corporation notifies the Executive of his termination and shall
consist of the following amounts:
1. The Executive's full salary through the date of termination specified
in the notice of termination at the rate in effect at the time notice
of termination was given, plus an amount equal to the amount, if any,
of any awards previously made to the Executive which have not been
paid.
2. In lieu of further salary and benefits for periods subsequent to the
date of termination, an amount which shall be equal to the salary and
benefits which would otherwise have been payable to or paid on behalf
of the Executive for the (6) month period following the date of
termination.
3. Any remaining or outstanding stock grants, options or awards shall
fully vest with a cashless option provision.
10. RESTRICTIONS. A separate Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure
Agreement has been signed by Executive, the terms of which are incorporated
herein by reference, and which provides certain Restrictions.
11. NO CONFLICT. The Executive hereby represents and warrants that: (i) he is
not subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants which
would prohibit or impede the performance of his obligations hereunder; (ii) the
execution of this Agreement and the performance of his obligations hereunder
will not cause him to breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which
he is a party or by which he is bound; and (iii) the execution of this Agreement
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and the performance of his obligations hereunder will not cause him to breach
any fiduciary or other duty.
12. OFFICER & DIRECTORS INSURANCE. In addition to regular benefits provided
senior executives, Employer will provide and pay for Executive's D&O (Directors
& Officers) insurance at standard levels for similar commercial enterprises.
14. NOTICES. All communications and notices made pursuant to this Employment
Agreement shall be in writing and sent by certified mail, return receipt
requested, as follows:
(A) EXECUTIVE: MARTIN GOTTLOB
13780 DEL CORSO WAY
#1828
BROOMFIELD, CO80021
(B) EMPLOYER: T-REX OIL INC.
Suite 250
520 Zang St.
Broomfield, CO 80021
Or such other address as is provided in writing to the other.
15. MODIFICATION. This Agreement may be amended only in writing, and mutually
executed by both parties to this Agreement. This Employment Agreement
constitutes the entire contract between the parties hereto with respect to
employment, and the parties shall not be bound in any manner related to
employment by any warranties, representations or guarantees, except as
specifically set forth in the Employment Agreement.
16. ASSIGNMENT. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their
respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assignees, but this
Employment Agreement may not be assigned by any party without the express
written consent of both parties. In the event of the merger, reorganization,
business combination or consolidation of the Employer with any other corporation
or corporations, or any other corporate re-organizations involving Employer,
this Agreement shall be assigned and transferred to such Successor in interest
and in such event Executive shall continue to perform his duties and obligations
pursuant to the terms of this Agreement; however, Employer will remain liable as
the Guarantor of the obligations and duties of the Assignee Employer of this
Agreement. Employer must give the Executive ninety (90) days notice of the
consummation of any such the merger, consolidation or reorganization as set
forth above. Executive reserves the exclusive right to terminate his duties
pursuant to this Employment Agreement in the event of such by giving seven (7)
days written notice to the original Employer.
17. WAIVER. The waiver by the Employer or Executive of any breach of the
provisions of this Employment Agreement by either party shall not operate or be
construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach of the other.
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18. SEVERABILITY. Invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision
shall not affect in any manner the other provisions contained herein, which
remain in full force and effect. It is the intent of and specifically
acknowledged by Executive and Employer that all Restrictive Covenants shall
survive termination of this Agreement.
19. GOVERNING LAW AND CHOICE OF FORUM. This Agreement is a Colorado contract,
and shall be construed and enforced according to the laws of the State of
Colorado. In connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement, the
parties agree to submit themselves and all such disputes to the jurisdiction of
any state or federal court having subject matter jurisdiction of the dispute,
located in Colorado.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Employment Agreement contains the entire
understanding between the parties, and may not be changed orally, but only by
agreement in writing signed by both parties hereto.
21. RIGHT TO INDEPENDENT COUNSEL. The Executive has reviewed the contents of
this Agreement and fully understands its terms. The Executive acknowledges that
he is fully aware of his right to the advice of counsel independent from that of
the Employer. The Executive further acknowledges that no representations have
been made with respect to the income or estate tax or other consequences of this
Agreement to him and that he has been advised of the importance of seeking
independent advice of counsel with respect to such consequences.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto have caused this Employment Agreement
to be executed as of the day and year stated herein.
T-REX OIL INC.
BY: BY:
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EXECUTIVE CEO
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