Arkansas IT assistant employment contract template

Arkansas IT Assistant Employment Contract

This Arkansas IT Assistant Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

Role and Responsibilities

Option A: The Employee is hired as a Full-Time IT Assistant. The Employee's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Desktop and end-user support.
• Hardware and software installation and troubleshooting.
• System imaging and maintenance.
• IT inventory management.
• Basic network diagnostics.
• Help desk ticket management.
• User account setup and access rights management (Active Directory or relevant platforms).
• Software patching and updates.
• Support for peripheral devices.
• Mobile device setup.
• AV/conference room technology support.
• Incident escalation procedures specific to the organization's IT environment.

Option B: (Custom list of responsibilities - Specify details).

Option C: (Reference a separate job description document - Include file name/location).

Required Skills and Credentials

Option A: The Employee possesses the following skills and credentials:

• Familiarity with Windows/Mac OS.
• Proficiency in common office productivity software.
• Basic scripting or automation skills.
• Cybersecurity awareness.
• Customer service skills.

Option B: (Custom list of skills and credentials - Specify details).

Option C: (Specify requirements for handling healthcare, financial, or educational data per Arkansas-specific data security laws/industry regulations).

Work Location

Option A: The Employee's primary work location is onsite at [Arkansas Business Address].

Option B: The Employee's primary work location is remote.

Option C: Hybrid work arrangement: [Specify details of onsite/remote schedule and expectations].

• Procedure for accessing company IT systems remotely: [Specify details].
• Adherence to Arkansas data/breach handling regulations (Arkansas Personal Information Protection Act): [Specify compliance measures].

Employment Status and Schedule

Option A: The Employee is a full-time employee, working a standard schedule of [Number] hours per week.

• Weekly schedule: [Specify days and hours].
• Overtime eligibility: [Exempt/Non-Exempt] in accordance with Arkansas Wage and Hour Laws and FLSA standards.
• Rest and meal breaks will be provided in accordance with Arkansas law.

Option B: (Specify different employment status, e.g., part-time, contract - Include relevant details).

Compensation

Option A: The Employee's base pay is [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year], paid [Pay Cycle, e.g., bi-weekly].

Option B: Overtime will be paid at a rate of [Rate, e.g., 1.5x] the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in compliance with Arkansas and federal (FLSA) standards.

Option C: On-call or after-hours rates: [Specify details if applicable].

Option D: Reimbursement for job-related expenses (e.g., mileage, mobile usage): [Specify details and procedures].

Option E: Payroll deduction methods will comply with Arkansas employment law.

Benefits

Option A: The Employer provides workers' compensation insurance as mandated by Arkansas law.

Option B: The Employer offers the following additional benefits:

• Health insurance: [Specify details].
• Dental/vision insurance: [Specify details].
• 401(k) plan: [Specify details].
• Paid time off (PTO): [Specify details].
• Sick leave: [Specify details].
• Holidays: [Specify details].
• Bereavement or jury duty leave: [Specify details].

Reporting and Training

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

Option B: The Employee will participate in required IT and safety trainings, including compliance with local cybersecurity and OSHA standards.

Option C: The Employee's satisfactory completion of the onboarding period (probation) is a condition of continued employment. Onboarding period is [Number] days.

Intellectual Property

Option A: All work product, documentation, scripts, and configurations created during employment are the property of the Employer.

Option B: Acceptable use of open source or third-party tools requires company approval and compliance with Arkansas legal requirements.

Confidentiality

Option A: The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of IT system architectures, passwords, access credentials, proprietary business data, and any customer or employee information.

Option B: The Employee acknowledges awareness of and agrees to comply with the Arkansas Data Breach Notification Law regarding reporting unauthorized disclosures.

Security Protocols and Standards

Option A: The Employee will adhere to strict security protocols and standards for device usage, password management, patching, endpoint protection, authorized software installation.

Option B: The Employee is responsible for reporting suspected threats per the Employer's policies and in compliance with Arkansas cybersecurity best practices.

Code of Conduct and IT Usage

Option A: The Employee will comply with the Employer's code of conduct, IT usage and communications policy, and all relevant laws and internal procedures.

Option B: The Employee is prohibited from unauthorized access or sharing of confidential data.

Option C: The Employer maintains a zero-tolerance policy for insider threat or sabotage.

Background Checks and Eligibility

Option A: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of required background checks, demonstrating Arkansas-specific eligibility to work, and completion of relevant reference/drug checks under local statutes.

Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

Option A: The Employee agrees to a non-solicitation/non-disclosure agreement regarding contacts, source lists, and sensitive technical data. [Specify term length]

Outside Employment

Option A: The Employee shall disclose any moonlighting or outside employment to the Employer, tailored to the risk of conflicts in sensitive IT environments.

Option B: Outside employment is prohibited if it interferes with job duties or creates a conflict of interest.

Non-Compete

Option A: The Employee acknowledges that any non-compete restrictions are subject to Arkansas law.

Option B: The parties agree that any non-compete agreement included within this contract is intended to protect legitimate business interests and will be limited in scope, duration, and geography to what is necessary for the IT Assistant role.

Option C: The term of the non-compete agreement will be [Number] months/years, and will be limited to [Specific geographic area and/or prohibited activities].

At-Will Employment and Termination

Option A: The Employee's employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Arkansas law.

Option B: Upon termination (voluntary or involuntary), the Employee shall comply with final pay and return-of-property requirements.

Option C: Post-termination confidentiality obligations remain in effect.

Option D: The Employee will transfer or securely destroy access credentials and data as instructed by the Employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment

Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by Arkansas and federal law.

Option B: The Employer maintains a workplace free from harassment. The Employee is encouraged to report any instances of harassment to [Designated Contact Person/Department].

Option C: Workplace accommodation process is available. [Specify details]

Dispute Resolution

Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved first through internal resolution procedures.

Option B: If internal resolution fails, the parties agree to attempt mediation or arbitration.

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

Option D: Venue for any legal proceedings shall be in [Arkansas County Name] County, Arkansas.

Acknowledgment of Policies

Option A: The Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employer's IT policy handbook and any relevant Arkansas-specific workplace posters/policies.

Job Responsibility Updates

Option A: The Employee's job responsibilities may be updated periodically as IT systems evolve, subject to mutual agreement and written amendment to this Agreement.

Arkansas-Specific Requirements

Option A: Compliance with Arkansas-specific requirements for parental leave/other benefits (if offered). [Specify details]

Option B: [Specify details of any local city/county IT ordinances or special policies affecting workplace technology use].

Other Provisions

Option A: [Specify any other provisions required for the particular IT systems, data handled, security certifications, or regulatory environments unique to the Employer's business in Arkansas].

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

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Signature]

[Employer Printed Name and Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

[Employee Signature]

[Employee Printed Name]