Alaska office assistant employment contract template

Alaska Office Assistant Employment Contract

This Alaska Office Assistant Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], with its principal place of business at [Employer Physical Address, including City, State, and Zip Code in Alaska] (the “Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Physical Address, including City, State, and Zip Code in Alaska] (the “Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a full-time Office Assistant.

2. Responsibilities

The Employee's duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:

• Managing correspondence and communications (internal and external).
• Scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Maintaining and organizing physical and electronic files according to employer protocols.
• Data entry and basic bookkeeping using company-approved software.
• Front-desk/reception and visitor management as applicable.
• Office supply inventory tracking and ordering.
• Coordination with vendors and building management.
• Preparing standard internal reports.
• Responding to routine inquiries.
• Assisting with travel arrangements per employer policy.
• Adherence to office-specific protocols for confidentiality and information security.

3. Reporting

The Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name and/or Department].

4. Work Location & Remote Work

The principal work location is the Employer's office at [Specific Alaska Office Address].

Option A: On-premises presence is required.

Option B: Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be available subject to [Employer's Remote Work Policy or Addendum], including provision of tech/supplies, expectations for remote productivity, and compliance with Alaska employment and safety regulations.

5. Employment Status & Work Hours

The Employee's employment is full-time.

The standard work week is [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Option A: Flexible scheduling is available subject to prior approval.

Option B: Flexible scheduling is not available.

The Employee is entitled to Alaska-mandated meal and rest breaks. [Specify details of break policy - e.g., 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts over 5 hours, 10-minute paid rest break every 4 hours].

6. Overtime

Hours worked over 8 per day or 40 per week will be paid at 1.5 times the regular wage, unless a specific exemption applies under Alaska law.

All overtime hours must be documented and pre-approved by [Supervisor Name/Title].

7. Compensation

The Employee will be compensated at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year], compliant with Alaska minimum wage.

The Employee will be paid [Frequency of Payment - e.g., bi-weekly] via [Method of Payment - e.g., direct deposit].

The Employee will receive an itemized statement of earnings and deductions with each payment.

Option A: The Employee is eligible for a bonus based on the performance metrics outlined in [Document Name/Policy].

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for a bonus.

8. Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans:

• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Retirement plan (401(k) or Alaska PERS/Tier).
• Life/disability insurance.
• Paid leave entitlements (vacation, sick leave, family/medical leave).
• [Number] paid holidays per year.
• Employee assistance program.
• Option A: Commuting/parking reimbursement.
• Option B: No commuting/parking reimbursement.

9. Workers’ Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

The Employer will maintain workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance coverage as required by Alaska law.

The Employee is responsible for reporting workplace injuries to [Designated Contact/Department] immediately.

10. Workplace Safety

The Employer will maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Alaska Occupational Safety and Health (AKOSH) standards.

This includes provisions for ergonomics, severe weather/emergency evacuation protocols, and mandatory accident/threat reporting.

11. Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Employee agrees to protect the confidentiality of sensitive data, including financial records, personnel details, and proprietary employer information.

The Employee is prohibited from unauthorized copying or distribution of confidential information.

Upon termination, the Employee will return and/or destroy all confidential materials.

All original work, process documentation, or templates created during employment are the property of the Employer.

12. Behavioral and Professional Standards

The Employee will adhere to the Employer’s standards of punctuality, attendance, dress code, and professional conduct, reflecting Alaska's workplace norms.

Unauthorized personal business or use of company assets is prohibited.

13. Training and Continuing Education

The Employer will provide training relevant to the Employee's duties. This may include software training, safety updates, or administrative compliance training.

The Employee is required to complete mandated training as assigned.

14. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal or Alaska law.

Any complaints of discrimination or harassment should be reported to [Designated Contact/Department].

15. At-Will Employment and Termination

The Employee's employment is at-will. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.

Option A: [Number] weeks written notice of termination is required.

Option B: No notice is required.

Upon termination, the Employee will receive all final wages due within three business days if involuntarily terminated, or on the next regular payday if voluntarily resigning, as required by Alaska law.

The Employee will participate in an exit interview and return all company property.

16. Layoffs and Position Eliminations

In the event of layoffs or position eliminations, the Employer will provide advance notice where possible.

Any severance policy, if offered, is outlined in [Document Name/Policy].

Information regarding COBRA or Alaska Mini-COBRA will be provided upon termination.

17. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

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

The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the Employer's proprietary information indefinitely.

18. Compliance with Laws and Governing Law

All work must be performed in compliance with applicable local, state (Alaska Statutes Title 23), and federal employment laws.

This Agreement will be interpreted according to the laws of the State of Alaska.

19. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through good-faith negotiation, followed by third-party mediation, and then arbitration/litigation in Alaska courts.

The venue for any legal action will be [Name of Alaska County or Judicial District].

20. Employee Handbook

The Employee acknowledges receipt of and understanding of the Employee Handbook, which is incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

The Employer will communicate any updates or changes to the Employee Handbook to the Employee.

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

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]