Alaska IT assistant employment contract template

Alaska IT Assistant Employment Contract

This Alaska IT Assistant Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a business licensed in Alaska with Alaska Business License Number [Alaska Business License Number], located at [Employer Physical Worksite Address in Alaska] (the "Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (the "Employee").

1. Position

Option A: The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a full-time IT Assistant.

Option B: The position is IT Assistant, with responsibilities including:

• User technical support.
• Help desk ticket resolution.
• Hardware and software installation and troubleshooting.
• Network connectivity support.
• Routine system maintenance.
• Data backup assistance.
• Assisting with cybersecurity best practices.
• Setting up and maintaining user accounts.
• Supporting remote and on-site technology needs.
• Inventory and life-cycle management of IT equipment.
• Assisting with updates and patches.
• Providing basic training to staff on IT use and security.

2. Supported Systems

Option A: The Employee will be responsible for supporting the following systems:

• Windows operating systems.
• Mac operating systems.
• Microsoft 365 suite.
• VPN connections.
• [Ticketing System, e.g., Jira, Zendesk] ticketing system.

Option B: The Employee will escalate issues beyond their scope to [Direct Supervisor Name].

3. Required Certifications and Training

Option A: The Employee must possess or obtain within [Number] months of employment one of the following certifications:

• CompTIA A+
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)
• [Alaska-based Training Program Name]

Option B: The Employee is expected to participate in continuing education relevant to IT in Alaskan industries.

4. Reporting Structure and Collaboration

Option A: The Employee will report directly to [Direct Supervisor Name], [Direct Supervisor Title].

Option B: The Employee will collaborate closely with Alaska-based teams and/or third-party providers.

5. Work Location

Option A: The primary work location is the Employer's Alaska facility at [Employer Physical Worksite Address in Alaska].

Option B: Remote work policy: [Specify Remote Work Policy details, including hardware, secure connection requirements, Alaska-specific data privacy and cybersecurity policies].

6. Employment Type and Hours

Option A: The Employee is employed full-time, as defined under Alaska law.

Option B: Standard weekly hours are [Number], from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Option C: Overtime will be calculated and paid in accordance with Alaska Department of Labor regulations (hours exceeding 8 per day or 40 per week).

7. Compensation

Option A: The Employee will be compensated at an annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable bi-weekly.

Option B: The Employee will be compensated at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount], payable bi-weekly.

Option C: Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 8 in a day or 40 in a week, as per Alaska law.

8. Benefits

Option A: The Employer provides the following benefits:

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k), Alaska PERA).
• [Number] paid vacation days per year.
• Statutory paid sick leave as per Alaska law.
• Paid Alaska state holidays.

Option B: IT certification reimbursement of up to [Dollar Amount] per year.

9. Intellectual Property

Option A: Any internal IT solutions, documentation, scripts, manuals, system configurations, or other deliverables developed during work hours or with company resources in Alaska belong wholly to the Employer.

Option B: Addresses Alaska state law on employer inventions and relevant copyright provisions.

10. Confidentiality

Option A: The Employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all company data, user credentials, IT systems architecture, and business operations data.

Option B: The Employee acknowledges their data breach notification duties under Alaska's Personal Information Protection Act (AS 45.48).

11. Behavioral and Professional Standards

Option A: The Employee must comply with all Employer IT security policies.

Option B: The Employee must immediately report potential security incidents or phishing attacks.

12. Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Non-Disparagement

Option A: The Employee agrees to a non-compete agreement, limited to [Specific Geographic Area] and [Specific Duration], restricting employment in [Specific Industry/Role]. (Note: This clause must be narrowly tailored and compliant with Alaska law).

Option B: The Employee agrees not to solicit employees or clients of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

13. Termination

Option A: This is an at-will employment agreement, terminable by either party at any time, with or without cause.

Option B: The Employee is required to provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.

Option C: Final wage payment will be made per Alaska statute (within 3 days of termination if involuntary, next regular payday if resignation).

14. Dispute Resolution

Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal grievance processes, followed by mediation in Alaska.

Option B: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alaska.

15. Workplace Health and Safety

Option A: The Employer shall provide a safe working environment in accordance with Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) regulations.

Option B: The Employee will adhere to all safety procedures for equipment moving or field support in remote Alaskan locations.

16. Equal Employment Opportunity

Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or age.

17. Miscellaneous

Option A: Required disclosures under Alaska labor statutes (such as wage and hour notices) will be provided separately.

Option B: This Agreement incorporates the Employer's employee handbook and policies.

Option C: The Employer reserves the right to modify policies with notice to the Employee.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]