Connecticut warehouse worker employment contract template

Connecticut Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

This Full-Time Warehouse Worker Employment Contract is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position and Job Responsibilities

• This Agreement establishes full-time employment for the Employee as a Warehouse Worker.
• The Employee's job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Receiving, unloading, storing, picking, packing, and shipping goods.
  • Operating pallet jacks, forklifts, or other material handling equipment after receiving employer-provided training and obtaining any required OSHA certifications.
  • Performing inventory checks and cycle counts.
  • Complying with all safety procedures and protocols.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area.

2. Physical Requirements and Expectations

• The Employee acknowledges that the position requires the ability to:
  • Lift and carry up to [Weight] pounds.
  • Maintain manual dexterity.
  • Stand for extended periods.
  • Perform repetitive motion tasks.
• The Employee agrees to adhere to any temperature-controlled or hazardous materials handling protocols as required by Connecticut and federal regulations.

3. Work Location

• The Employee's primary work location is [Warehouse Address], located in Connecticut.
• Option A: Employee may be required to travel to secondary/satellite facilities or offsite storage areas.
• Option B: Employee will not be required to travel to any other location.

4. Work Hours, Shifts, and Breaks

• The position is full-time, with standard working hours of [Number] hours per week.
• The Employee's shift schedule is [Shift Schedule Description].
• Option A: Rotating shifts may be required.
• Option B: Overnight shifts may be required.
• The Employee is entitled to a minimum 30-minute unpaid meal break for shifts of 7½ hours or more, as required by Connecticut law.
• The Employee will adhere to the Employer's clock-in/out procedures.

5. Compensation

• The Employee's base hourly wage is [Hourly Wage], which is at or above the current Connecticut minimum wage.
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for overtime compensation at a rate of 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Option B: The Employee's annual salary is [Annual Salary], paid bi-weekly.
• The method of payment is [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit, check].
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a [Bonus Type] bonus of [Bonus Amount].
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for any bonuses.

6. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the Employer's eligibility requirements and plan documents:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) or comparable retirement plan.
  • Paid time off, including Connecticut Paid Sick Leave (up to 40 hours annually).
  • [Number] paid holidays per year.
  • Vacation accrual at a rate of [Accrual Rate].
  • Leave under Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).
  • Short-term disability insurance.
  • Workers’ compensation coverage.

7. Reporting Structure and Performance Reviews

• The Employee will report to [Supervisor Title].
• Performance reviews will be conducted [Frequency, e.g., annually, semi-annually], focusing on productivity quotas, safety compliance, and attendance.

8. Occupational Health and Safety

• The Employer is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and complying with all applicable OSHA and Connecticut workplace safety standards.
• The Employee is required to use provided PPE, report any workplace injuries or hazards, and participate in mandatory safety briefings and drills.
• Ergonomic assessments will be conducted as needed.

9. Background Checks, Drug Testing, and Fitness for Duty

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Option B: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test.
• Option C: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a fitness for duty assessment.
• All policies comply with Connecticut's Ban the Box law and applicable privacy regulations.

10. Training and Licenses

• The Employer will provide training on warehouse equipment, hazardous materials (if applicable), first-aid, and fire drills.
• Option A: The Employer will reimburse or pay for required professional licenses or certifications.
• Option B: The Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining any required professional licenses or certifications at their own expense.

11. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of inventory data, shipping information, customer and vendor information, trade secrets, and security protocols.
• This obligation extends beyond the termination of employment.

12. Inventory Control

• The Employee is responsible for securing goods and reporting any loss, damage, or theft.
• Violation of company property, inventory loss, or workplace theft policies may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
• Option A: The Employer reserves the right to inspect personal belongings as permitted by Connecticut law.
• Option B: The Employer does not reserve the right to inspect personal belongings.

13. Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

• The Employer prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, or status as a veteran, as protected by Connecticut and federal law.
• The Employee is encouraged to report any instances of harassment or discrimination.
• The Employer will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities according to Connecticut law.

14. Code of Conduct

• The Employee is expected to maintain attendance and punctuality, adhere to the appropriate dress code or uniform requirements, and refrain from weapons, drug and alcohol use, and workplace violence.
• The Employee must comply with the Employer's warehouse security protocols.

15. At-Will Employment and Termination

• Employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the final pay requirements outlined below.
• Upon termination, the Employee will be paid all wages due. For involuntary discharge, wages are due the next business day. For voluntary resignation, wages are due on the next regular payday.
• Option A: The Employee is required to provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• Termination may be for cause, including gross misconduct, workplace violence, or serious safety violations.

16. Post-Employment Restrictions

• Any non-compete agreements must meet Connecticut’s strict enforceability standards.
• Option A: The Employee agrees to refrain from soliciting the Employer's customers or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Option B: The Employee acknowledges ongoing confidentiality obligations related to the Employer's trade secrets and confidential information.

17. Required Notices

The Employee acknowledges receipt of all required worker notices, including wage notices, Connecticut Department of Labor required postings, and information regarding anti-harassment education, workers’ compensation coverage, and paid leave.

18. Dispute Resolution

• The Employer encourages resolution of disputes through communication with the Employee's supervisor or Human Resources.
• Option A: Any unresolved disputes will be submitted to mediation in Connecticut.
• Option B: Any unresolved disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration in Connecticut.
• Connecticut law will govern any dispute.

19. E-Verify and Eligibility to Work

The Employer complies with E-Verify and requires the Employee to provide I-9 documentation demonstrating eligibility to work in the United States.

20. Policy Revisions

The Employer reserves the right to revise its policies in accordance with Connecticut law. The Employer will communicate updates as mandated by state labor law developments.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, relating to its subject matter.

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

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________