Alaska receptionist employment contract template

Alaska Receptionist Employment Contract

This Alaska Receptionist Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Full Legal Name], with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and
• [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Employment

• Option A: Employer hires Employee as a full-time Receptionist.
• Option B: Employer hires Employee as a part-time Receptionist.
• Option C: Employer hires Employee as a temporary Receptionist.

2. Job Title and Description

Employee shall be employed as a Receptionist.

• Duties:
  • Answering and routing phone calls.
  • Greeting and directing visitors, managing visitor logs.
  • Scheduling appointments and conference rooms.
  • Handling mail and deliveries.
  • Providing light clerical support.
  • Managing office supplies and maintaining the reception area.
  • Utilizing office technology.

3. Skills and Tools

Employee will be proficient in the following:

• Multi-line phone system.
• Appointment software ([Specify Software]).
• Visitor management systems ([Specify System]).
• Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
• Front desk etiquette and appearance standards.

4. Reporting Relationship

• Employee shall report to [Supervisor Name], whose title is [Supervisor Title].
• Communication protocols will be [Specify Communication Methods].

5. Work Location and Schedule

• The primary work location is: [Worksite Address], Alaska.
• Expectations:
  • Punctuality and professional presence in the reception area.
  • Dress code: [Specify Dress Code]
  • Work on-site vs. remote: [Specify Policy]
• Work schedule:
  • Standard workdays: [Days of the Week]
  • Daily and weekly hourly expectations: [Number] hours per day/week.
  • Break and meal periods: [Specify Break Times and Durations].

6. Compensation

• Option A: Hourly wage of [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Annual salary of [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Method and frequency of payment: [Specify Payment Method and Frequency].
• Overtime: Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, whichever is greater, as required by Alaska law.
• Wage differentials: [Specify Any Wage Differentials for Evenings, Weekends, or Split Shifts]

7. Paid Time Off

• Sick leave: [Specify Sick Leave Policy]
• Paid vacation: [Specify Vacation Policy]
• Personal days: [Specify Personal Days Policy]
• Mandatory paid holidays: [List Holidays]

8. Benefits

• Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Specify Health Insurance Details]
  • Dental insurance: [Specify Dental Insurance Details]
  • Vision insurance: [Specify Vision Insurance Details]
  • Workers’ compensation insurance: Employer will provide Alaska-mandated workers’ compensation insurance.
  • Retirement plan: [Specify Retirement Plan Details]
  • Other benefits: [Specify Any Other Benefits]

9. Compliance

• Employer complies with Alaska's Equal Pay Act and anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies as outlined in the employee handbook.
• Employer affirms equal opportunity in hiring, promotion, and offboarding.

10. Background Checks

• Required background checks: [Specify Required Background Checks]
• Fingerprinting: [Specify Fingerprinting Requirements]
• Licensing/Registration: [Specify Licensing/Registration Requirements]

11. Confidentiality

• Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all communications, visitor records, and internal information.
• For medical settings, HIPAA compliance is required.
• For legal settings, legal privilege must be maintained.

12. Prohibited Conduct

• Prohibited conduct includes but is not limited to:
  • Personal use of phones/computers at the front desk.
  • Inappropriate visitor interactions.
  • Solicitation.
  • Maintaining visitor privacy.

13. Reporting

Employee must report harassment, workplace violence, or safety concerns according to Alaska Occupational Safety and Health standards.

14. Cash, Deliveries, and Security

• Handling of cash: [Specify Cash Handling Procedures]
• Deliveries: [Specify Delivery Procedures]
• Security measures: [Specify Security Measures for Keys/Building Access]

15. Orientation and Training

Employee will participate in the following orientation and training: [Specify Training Details]

16. At-Will Employment

• Employment is at-will, subject to Alaska law.
• Final paycheck timeline will comply with Alaska Stat. § 23.05.140.
• Return of employer property is required upon termination.
• Severance: [Specify Severance Policy, if any]

17. Termination

• Voluntary resignation: Employee must provide [Number] days' notice.
• Employer-initiated termination: [Specify Reasons and Process]
• Layoffs: Layoffs will comply with Alaska law.

18. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Disputes shall be resolved through mediation, then arbitration, before litigation.
• Option B: Disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.
• Venue and choice of law: Alaska.

19. Non-Compete

Non-compete clauses are generally disfavored for low-wage workers under Alaska law and are not applicable if deemed to be overly restrictive.

20. Intellectual Property

Employer owns all intellectual property produced by the Employee during employment.

21. Wage Notice

Employer complies with Alaska's wage notice and pay statement requirements.

22. OSHA Compliance

Employer complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Alaska-specific workplace safety laws.

23. Unemployment Insurance

Employee is eligible for unemployment insurance under Alaska laws.

24. Workplace Accessibility

Employer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Alaska state requirements for reasonable accommodation.

25. Technology Usage

Employee agrees to adhere to Employer’s policies regarding incoming and outgoing calls, recording systems, and computer systems in line with Alaska’s privacy statutes.

26. Public Health Emergencies

Procedures during public health emergencies or severe weather: [Specify Procedures]

27. Review and Update

The job description and terms may be periodically reviewed and updated.

28. Signatures

____________________________
[Employer Full Legal Name]

____________________________
[Employee Full Legal Name]

29. Acknowledgment

Employee acknowledges receipt of the employee handbook and all workplace policies referenced in this contract.