Colorado retail sales associate employment contract template

Colorado Retail Sales Associate Employment Agreement

This Colorado Retail Sales Associate Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a [State] [Business Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], Colorado ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], Colorado ("Employee").

1. Employment

• The Employer hires the Employee as a full-time Retail Sales Associate.
  • Option A: Full-Time Employment (32+ hours per week)
  • Option B: Part-Time Employment (less than 32 hours per week; benefits eligibility may vary)

2. Job Responsibilities

• The Employee's primary duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Customer service and sales floor assistance
  • Restocking shelves and maintaining inventory
  • Processing inventory and managing stock levels
  • Product knowledge and upselling
  • Cash register operation and transaction handling
  • Adherence to store opening and closing procedures
  • Compliance with theft-prevention measures
  • Use of point-of-sale (POS) systems
  • Maintaining displays and store cleanliness
  • Resolving customer complaints/disputes
  • Participating in store promotions and sales campaigns
  • Cooperating with visual merchandising tasks as directed

3. Required Skills

• Employee must possess the following skills:
  • Basic math skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Product familiarity
  • Experience with retail management software (e.g., [Software Name])

4. Reporting Structure

• The Employee will report to:
  • Option A: Store Manager [Name]
  • Option B: Assistant Manager [Name]
  • Shift Supervisor [Name]

5. Work Location and Related Policies

• The Employee's primary work location is: [Store Address], Colorado.
  • Option A: Multi-site Assignment (within Colorado): [List Locations]
  • Option B: No Multi-site Assignment
• Parking: [Parking Details: e.g., Free parking in employee lot, Paid parking in garage]
• Dress Code/Uniform: [Dress Code Details: e.g., Company-provided uniform, Business casual attire] Employer covers the cost of the uniform.

6. Work Schedule and Hours

• Full-time employment is defined as 32+ hours per week.
  • Scheduled shifts: [Days of the week and shift times]
  • Weekend availability required: Yes / No
  • Holiday availability required: Yes / No
  • Evening availability required: Yes / No
  • Shift change requests: [Request procedure]
  • Shift covering procedure: [Procedure for covering shifts]
• Rest periods: One (1) 10-minute paid rest period for each 4 hours worked.
• Meal breaks: One (1) 30-minute unpaid meal break if shift exceeds 5 hours.
• Option A: Split-shift: Yes / No
• Option B: On-call expectation: Yes / No; [Details]
• Option C: Closing shift expectation: Yes / No

7. Compensation

• The Employee's hourly rate is: [$ Amount] per hour. This meets or exceeds the applicable Colorado minimum wage, including any city/county specific minimums.
  • Overtime: Paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week or 12 per day, in accordance with Colorado law.
  • Payment frequency: [Frequency: e.g., Bi-weekly, Monthly]
  • Payment method: [Method: e.g., Direct deposit, Paper check]
• Final Paycheck: Upon involuntary termination, the final paycheck will be provided to the employee:
  • Option A: Immediately
  • Option B: No later than the next regularly scheduled payday.

8. Commissions/Bonuses

• The Employee is eligible for:
  • Option A: Commissions: [Details of calculation and payout schedule]
  • Option B: Sales bonuses: [Details of calculation and payout schedule]
  • Option C: Store/product incentives: [Details of incentive program]
  • Option D: Referral bonuses: [Details of referral program]
  • Clawback conditions (if applicable): [Details]

9. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health insurance: [Details]
  • Dental insurance: [Details]
  • Vision insurance: [Details]
  • Colorado sick leave (per HFWA): One hour earned for every 30 hours worked.
  • Paid vacation: [Details]
  • Paid jury duty leave (per Colorado law)
  • Leave to vote (per Colorado law)
  • Personal days: [Details]
  • Holiday pay: [List of paid holidays]
  • Employee discount program: [Details]
  • Tuition assistance/training support: [Details]

10. Other Benefits and Coverage

• Workers' compensation coverage (meeting Colorado standards).
• Unemployment insurance (employer compliance).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): [Details, if offered]

11. Company Policies

• Theft, shrinkage, and cash register shortages: [Detailed policies] (Paycheck deductions for shortages are generally not permitted without post-loss written consent as legally permitted).
• Store security incident reporting procedures: [Procedures]
• Confidentiality: Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary store information, customer data, internal processes, and promotional plans, both during and after employment.
• Outside work/side jobs: Employee may engage in outside work provided it does not create a conflict of interest or violate this agreement. Direct competition with the Employer is prohibited.
• Harassment, discrimination, and retaliation: Prohibited in all aspects of employment. Employer complies with the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, protecting against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, creed, disability, or any other protected characteristic under Colorado law.

12. Conduct and Appearance

• Expectations for professional behavior, grooming, punctuality, attendance, mobile device use during working hours, and interaction with customers: [Detailed policies]
• Loss prevention procedures: [Specific to Colorado retail environments]

13. At-Will Employment

• This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
  • Voluntary Resignation: [Preferred notice period, e.g., two weeks]
  • Involuntary Discharge: Cause / No Cause
  • Discharge documentation: Employee has the right to request a written statement of reasons for discharge within 7 days under Colorado statute.
  • Return of property: Upon termination, the Employee must return all store keys, uniforms, and other company property.

14. Background Checks

• [If applicable] Background checks may be required, in compliance with Colorado's "ban-the-box" ordinance.

15. Wage Transparency

• The Employer complies with Colorado's wage transparency law. The wage range and benefits for this position are included in this agreement and advertised as required by law.

16. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through:
  • 1. Internal complaint process
  • 2. Mediation
  • 3. Arbitration (under Colorado law, if mediation fails)
• Governing law: The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern this Agreement.
• Forum: Any legal action shall be brought in the county courts of [County Name], Colorado.

17. Safety and Health

• Employer will maintain safety/health protocols in accordance with Colorado Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
  • Injury and incident reporting: [Procedure]
  • Emergency evacuation procedures: [Details]
  • Anti-workplace-violence training: [Details]

18. Retailer/Mall Specific Policies

• Bad weather closure procedures: [Details]
• Parking rules: [Details]
• Mall security cooperation: [Details]

By signing below, both parties acknowledge they have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this Colorado Retail Sales Associate Employment Agreement.

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[Employer Representative Name], [Title]

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[Employee Name]

Date: [Date]