Arizona assembler employment contract template

Arizona Assembler Employment Contract

This Arizona Assembler Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of this [Date] by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation, with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position and Scope of Work

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Assembler.

The Employee’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints, diagrams, and work instructions.
• Physically assembling mechanical, electronic, or structural parts and components according to production specifications.
• Using hand tools and power tools.
• Performing product inspections.
• Documenting assembly procedures.
• Reporting malfunctions or defects.
• Adhering to strict safety and quality control protocols aligned with Arizona occupational safety standards.
• Complying with all relevant Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations including machine guarding, hazardous material handling, and PPE requirements under Arizona Occupational Safety and Health Act (ADOSH) guidelines.

2. Working Conditions

The Employee will be working under the following conditions:

• Option A: Day shift.
• Option B: Swing shift.
• Option C: Night shift.

The Employee will be required to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive motion tasks. The Employee may be exposed to noise and temperature variations.

The Employer will provide all necessary safety equipment and ensure workplace ergonomics.

3. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location will be at [Work Location Address], located in Arizona.

• Option A: On-site attendance is required.
• Option B: Remote or off-site assignments may be required on occasion.

4. Employment Status and Hours

The Employee is employed on a full-time basis.

The standard work week is [Number] hours.

• Option A: The Employee will receive Arizona-mandated meal and rest breaks. Although Arizona lacks specific requirements, federal FLSA rules may apply.
• Option B: Meal and rest breaks will be provided according to Employer policy.

Overtime work will be compensated at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Arizona and federal law. All overtime must be pre-approved by [Supervisor Title].

5. Compensation

The Employee's hourly wage/annual salary will be [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year].

Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate.

The pay period is [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly], and payment will be made via [Method, e.g., direct deposit].

• Option A: The Employee is eligible for production bonuses or incentive pay as determined by Employer policy.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for production bonuses or incentive pay.

Upon termination of employment, the Employee will receive all wages due within seven working days or the next regular payday, whichever is sooner, as required by Arizona law.

6. Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) or retirement plan options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave or paid time off (PTO) accruals. [Specify accrual rates]
• Option A: Compliance with Arizona’s Earned Paid Sick Time law (one hour of earned paid sick time for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year for employers with 15+ employees).
• Option B: Company policy regarding paid sick leave exceeds the requirements of Arizona’s Earned Paid Sick Time law. [Describe policy]
• Holiday pay.
• Option A: Job-related training, cross-training, and skill certifications.
• Option B: The Employer will not provide Job-related training, cross-training, and skill certifications.
• Option A: Assistance with transportation or uniform expenses. [Describe assistance]
• Option B: No assistance with transportation or uniform expenses is provided.

7. Workers' Compensation

The Employer complies with Arizona workers' compensation laws. The procedure for reporting occupational injury or illness, accessing medical care, and returning to work will be provided to the Employee.

8. Reporting Structure

The Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

The Employee is responsible for communicating shift changes, safety incidents, and quality deviations to their supervisor.

9. Code of Conduct and Workplace Behavior

The Employee is expected to comply with all company safety rules, participate in safety briefings and job hazard analyses, and use personal protective equipment as required by ADOSH and workplace policies.

The Employee is responsible for reporting unsafe conditions or near misses.

10. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary assembly processes, design specifications, customer information, and trade secrets.

The Employee is prohibited from unauthorized sharing of work-related documents.

11. Intellectual Property

All inventions, process improvements, or tooling modifications developed by the Employee during their employment are the property of the Employer.

12. Outside Employment

• Option A: The Employee is prohibited from engaging in outside employment or competitor activity that creates a conflict of interest. Under Arizona law, non-compete clauses are only enforceable if reasonable in scope, duration, geography, and necessary to protect legitimate business interests.
• Option B: The Employee may engage in outside employment, provided that such employment does not interfere with the Employee's duties to the Employer.

The Employee is required to disclose any tool or skill use that might overlap with work for other employers.

13. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, as required by Title VII and the Arizona Civil Rights Act.

The Employer has established anti-harassment policies and procedures, including complaint procedures, investigation protocols, and non-retaliation assurances.

14. At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will under Arizona law. This means that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise required by law or a specific written agreement.

15. Termination

• Option A: The Employee is required to provide [Number] days' notice of resignation.
• Option B: No notice period is required for resignation.

The Employer may terminate the Employee for cause immediately.

In the event of layoff or reduction-in-force, the Employer will provide notice and severance pay as required by law or company policy.

Upon termination, the Employee will receive all wages due in accordance with Arizona law. The Employee is obligated to return all company property, including tools, badges, uniforms, and equipment.

• Option A: Severance pay and COBRA continuation options may be offered at the Employer's discretion. [Specify details]
• Option B: No severance pay will be offered.

16. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through internal grievance procedures, mediation, and arbitration, as determined by the Employer. Arizona law and venue will control.

Wage claim disputes may be filed with the Arizona Industrial Commission if necessary.

17. Compliance with Laws

The Employer complies with E-Verify and Arizona state and federal right-to-work laws. The Employee must be eligible to work in the United States and provide required documentation.

18. Safety Regulations

The Employee will comply with all applicable safety regulations for working with hazardous substances, machinery, or electrical components under ADOSH.

The Employee has the right to lodge workplace safety complaints without retaliation.

19. Mandatory Training

The Employee is required to participate in mandatory job-related training, including lockout/tagout, workplace ergonomics, and chemical hazard communication.

Failure to comply with training requirements may result in disciplinary action.

20. Substance Abuse Policy

The Employer maintains a workplace substance abuse policy, including random drug and alcohol testing protocols consistent with Arizona Drug Testing Statutes.

Violations of the substance abuse policy may result in disciplinary measures, up to and including termination of employment.

21. State-Specific Training

The Employee will complete up-to-date Arizona state-specific safety and anti-harassment training, as applicable.

22. Background Checks and Physicals

• Option A: The Employee's employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks, reference checks, and a pre-employment physical.
• Option B: Background checks, reference checks, and a pre-employment physical will not be required.

23. Policy Updates

The Employer reserves the right to update its policies in accordance with changes in Arizona and federal law, technology, or safety standards.

The Employer will notify the Employee of any policy changes.

24. Plain Language and Accessibility

All terms, acknowledgments, and required notices are provided in plain language. The Employee may request translation, disability accommodations, or clarification as needed.

25. Optional Elements

All optional or adjustable elements, such as benefits scope, shift scheduling, incentive pay, and overtime eligibility, are clearly identified. This contract can be tailored for the specific needs of the Assembler position and the individual Employer.

By signing below, the parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of this Arizona Assembler Employment Contract.

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]