Connecticut assembler employment contract template

Connecticut Assembler Employment Contract

This Full-Time Assembler Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Date] by and between:

[Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”),

and

[Assembler Legal Name], residing at [Assembler Address] (“Assembler”).

1. Job Title and Responsibilities

Option A: The Employer hires the Assembler as a full-time Assembler. Assembler will perform the following duties:

• Reading and interpreting technical blueprints.
• Performing component and mechanical assembly line tasks.
• Operating hand and power tools.
• Following standardized assembly and safety procedures.
• Quality inspection of finished products.
• Handling and tracking inventory of parts and tools.
• Adhering to equipment maintenance schedules.
• Prompt reporting of defects or workplace hazards.
• Compliance with company productivity metrics.

Option B: The Assembler's duties may be modified by the Employer, in writing, from time to time.

2. Work Schedule and Location

Option A: The Assembler's standard work schedule will be [Number] hours per week, from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday, with a [Length of Time] unpaid lunch break.

Option B: The Assembler will work at the Employer's facility located at [Address] in Connecticut.

Option C: This position may require exposure to noise, repetitive motion, standing for prolonged periods, or handling regulated chemicals or machinery.

3. Training and Certifications

Option A: This position requires assembly of safety-sensitive equipment. The Assembler must complete [Training Program Name] and obtain [Certification Name] prior to performing these tasks. The Employer will provide or reimburse the Assembler for the cost of this training.

Option B: The Assembler is required to maintain any certifications required to perform the essential functions of this position and to provide proof of current certification to the Employer upon request.

4. Physical Qualifications

Option A: The Assembler must be able to lift up to [Number] pounds, possess manual dexterity, and have adequate visual acuity.

Option B: The Assembler will be provided with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which must be worn at all times while performing assembly duties.

Option C: The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with Connecticut anti-discrimination law. The Assembler is encouraged to communicate any need for accommodation to [Contact Person/Department].

5. Compensation

Option A: The Employer will pay the Assembler an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount].

Option B: Overtime will be paid at one and one-half (1.5) times the Assembler's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek, in accordance with Connecticut wage and hour laws.

Option C: The Assembler will be paid on a [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] basis via [Method, e.g., direct deposit].

Option D: [If applicable] The Assembler will receive a shift differential of [Dollar Amount] per hour for working the [Shift, e.g., night] shift.

Option E: [If applicable] The Assembler is eligible for performance-based bonuses as outlined in the Employer's bonus plan, which is subject to change at the Employer's discretion.

6. Time Tracking and Breaks

Option A: The Assembler will track their hours using a [Method, e.g., time clock].

Option B: The Assembler's time will be rounded to the nearest [Increment, e.g., 15 minutes].

Option C: For shifts exceeding seven and one-half (7.5) hours, the Assembler is entitled to a thirty (30) minute unpaid meal break, in accordance with Connecticut law.

7. Benefits

Option A: The Assembler is eligible for the Employer's health, dental, and vision insurance plans, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans.

Option B: The Assembler will accrue paid sick leave in accordance with Connecticut law.

Option C: The Assembler is eligible for paid vacation and holiday leave in accordance with the Employer's policy.

Option D: The Assembler is covered by the Employer's workers' compensation insurance policy as required by Connecticut law.

8. Reporting and Supervision

Option A: The Assembler will report directly to [Supervisor Name].

Option B: The Assembler's performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually]. The evaluation will be based on factors such as assembly speed, quality, and attendance.

9. Intellectual Property

Option A: Any inventions, discoveries, or improvements created by the Assembler during the course of employment, related to the Employer's business, are the sole property of the Employer.

10. Confidentiality

Option A: The Assembler agrees to keep confidential all proprietary designs, product specifications, source material lists, production techniques, and customer/order data of the Employer.

Option B: This obligation of confidentiality survives the termination of this Agreement.

11. Conflict of Interest

Option A: The Assembler shall not engage in any other paid assembly or manufacturing work that would create an actual conflict of interest with the Employer.

12. Attendance and Conduct

Option A: The Assembler is expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Option B: The Assembler will adhere to the Employer's policies regarding attendance, tardiness, and call-out procedures.

Option C: The Assembler will comply with all safety regulations and wear required PPE at all times.

13. Health and Safety

Option A: The Employer is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with the Connecticut Occupational Safety and Health Act (CONN-OSHA).

Option B: The Assembler must report any workplace injury or unsafe condition to [Contact Person/Department] immediately.

Option C: The Employer prohibits retaliation against employees who report safety concerns.

14. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status, as protected by Connecticut law.

Option B: The Employer prohibits harassment of any kind. Any incidents of harassment should be reported to [Contact Person/Department].

15. Termination

Option A: This employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or the Assembler may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable exceptions under Connecticut law.

Option B: Upon termination, the Assembler will be paid all accrued wages and vacation time in accordance with Connecticut law.

Option C: The Assembler must return all company property, including tools, uniforms, and access cards, upon termination.

16. Resignation

Option A: The Assembler is requested to provide [Number] weeks' written notice of resignation.

17. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation

Option A: [Include only if necessary and compliant with Connecticut law - consult with legal counsel.] The Assembler agrees not to compete with the Employer or solicit its customers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Geographic Area]. Such non-compete is contingent on providing the Assembler with compensation during the restricted period as required by Connecticut law.

18. Dispute Resolution

Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut and resolved in the state or federal courts located in [County] County, Connecticut.

Option B: The Employer and Assembler agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through good faith negotiation or mediation before resorting to litigation.

19. Required Notices

Option A: The Employer will post all required notices regarding wage and hour laws, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance, as required by Connecticut law.

20. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFMLA)

Option A: The Assembler is eligible for leave under Connecticut’s Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFMLA) subject to eligibility requirements. Further information on eligibility, leave application processes, and job restoration rights will be provided upon request.

21. Collective Bargaining Agreement

Option A: [If applicable] This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Employer and [Union Name]. In the event of a conflict between this Agreement and the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement will govern.

22. Handbook and Policies

Option A: The Assembler will receive a copy of the Employer's employee handbook and other relevant policies, which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference. The Employer reserves the right to modify these policies from time to time. Updated versions will be provided to the Assembler.

23. Severability

Option A: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

24. Modification

Option A: This Agreement may only be modified in writing, signed by both the Employer and the Assembler.

25. Entire Agreement

Option A: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Employer and the Assembler with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.

26. Connecticut Law Conformity

Option A: This agreement is intended to be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Connecticut.

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]

[Assembler Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________