The phrase 'if the employee ceases employment with [employer]' in a forfeiture or retention policy is neutral as to who initiates the cessation of employment and encompasses both voluntary resignation and employer-initiated termination. The contra proferentem rule is a rule of last resort and does not apply where proper principles of construction yield a satisfactory meaning.
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