Georgia IT assistant employment contract template

Georgia IT Assistant Employment Contract

This Full-Time IT Assistant Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Legal Name], a [Employer Entity Type, e.g., Georgia Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employer," and
• [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employee."

1. Position:

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee as an IT Assistant.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • User desktop support
  • Hardware and software installation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and updates of company workstations and mobile devices
  • Basic network administration
  • Help desk ticket handling
  • Instructing staff on IT security protocols
  • Asset inventory and tracking
  • First-level server or cloud systems support.
• The Employee is expected to hold or obtain the following certifications/proficiencies: [List certifications/proficiencies, e.g., CompTIA A+, Microsoft 365].
• The Employee will utilize the following IT environments, tools, systems, and security software: [List specific tools and software, e.g., Windows 10, Office 365, ServiceNow, CrowdStrike].
• The Employee's responsibilities will align with company standards and Georgia’s data protection and data breach notification requirements.

2. Reporting Structure:

• The Employee will report directly to:
  • Option A: [Direct Supervisor Name], [Direct Supervisor Title]
  • Option B: IT Lead
• Escalation procedures for incidents will follow established company protocols.
• The Employee will cooperate with other staff and external vendors as needed.

3. Work Location:

• The Employee's primary work location is:
  • Option A: In-person at [Company Office Address] in Georgia.
  • Option B: Remote/Hybrid site within Georgia, subject to on-site attendance requirements as determined by the Employer.
• The Employee is expected to adhere to company protocols for home-based or offsite work.
• The Employer will provide the Employee with company-owned equipment and software necessary to perform their duties.
  • Upon termination, the Employee must return all company-owned property.

4. Employment Status and Schedule:

• This is a full-time employment position.
• The Employee's minimum weekly work hours will be [Number] hours.
• The Employee's daily schedule is [Specify Daily Schedule, e.g., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM].
• The Employee is entitled to meal and rest breaks as per company policy, observing Georgia's limited state requirements.
• On-call/after-hours coverage is:
  • Option A: Required, as determined by the Employer.
  • Option B: Not required.

5. Compensation and Benefits:

• The Employee's rate of pay is:
  • Option A: [Dollar Amount] per hour (Non-Exempt). Overtime pay will be calculated at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act as applied in Georgia.
  • Option B: [Dollar Amount] per year (Exempt).
• The Employee will be paid:
  • Option A: Bi-weekly
  • Option B: Monthly
• Payment will be made via [Payroll Deposit Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Incentive or performance pay will be determined according to the company's [Define and describe any incentive or performance pay plan].
• The Employee is entitled to the following benefits:
  • Health insurance:
    • Option A: Offered
    • Option B: Not Offered
  • Dental insurance:
    • Option A: Offered
    • Option B: Not Offered
  • Vision insurance:
    • Option A: Offered
    • Option B: Not Offered
  • Paid time off: [Number] days per year.
  • Sick leave: [Number] days per year.
  • Holiday schedule: Company-recognized and Georgia state holidays.
  • Severance or end-of-employment benefits:
    • Option A: Provided as per company policy.
    • Option B: None.
  • 401(k) or similar retirement plan:
    • Option A: Offered
    • Option B: Not Offered
  • Tuition or professional certification reimbursement:
    • Option A: Available as per company policy.
    • Option B: Not Available
• The Employee is eligible for worker’s compensation per Georgia law and unemployment insurance coverage.

6. Acceptable Use Policy:

• The Employee agrees to comply with the company’s device, software, and network acceptable use policy, referencing Georgia’s Computer Systems Protection Act.
• Restrictions on personal device usage, unauthorized downloads, and external data transfers apply.

7. Confidentiality and Proprietary Information:

• The Employee agrees to maintain strict confidentiality regarding company systems, credentials, passwords, network mappings, security incidents, customer or employee information.
• This obligation continues after employment ends, consistent with Georgia’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
• All improvements, automated scripts, documentation, user guides, or customized software created in the course of IT duties are the property of the Employer.
• Involvement in pre-existing IP or open-source projects requires advance employer approval.

8. Security Obligations:

• The Employee agrees to adhere to physical and electronic security obligations, regular password changes, and company data retention and destruction policies.
• The Employee agrees to comply with user account provisioning and reporting of security breaches, referencing Georgia breach notification statutes and required response protocols.

9. Monitoring and Data Privacy:

• The Employee acknowledges and consents to reasonable IT activity monitoring in compliance with Georgia law.
• The use of company systems for outside employment, freelancing, or consulting without written employer permission is prohibited.

10. Training and Continuing Education:

• The Employee is required to participate in training and continuing education specific to IT support in Georgia, such as security awareness training and phishing simulation participation.
• Attendance at employer-mandated workshops or industry events may be required.

11. Performance Evaluation and Discipline:

• The Employee's performance will be evaluated based on specific metrics or benchmarks for IT support productivity and customer satisfaction standards.
• The company’s discipline/remediation policy will be followed.

12. Termination:

• The Employer may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause, consistent with Georgia's at-will employment doctrine.
• Option A: The Employer shall provide [Number] days' notice of termination.
• Option B: No notice is required for termination.
• Upon termination, the Employee will receive final compensation and return all access credentials and equipment, consistent with Georgia’s paycheck and property return statutes.

13. Restrictive Covenants:

• Any covenants not to compete or non-solicitation clauses shall adhere to the Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act, specifying geographic scope, duration, and activities narrowly tailored to the IT assistant role.
• A blue-pencil (modification) provision applies, as permitted in Georgia.

14. General Provisions:

• Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• Assignment: This Agreement may not be assigned by the Employee without the prior written consent of the Employer.
• Integration: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.

15. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity:

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding anti-discrimination, harassment, disability accommodation, and equal employment opportunity.
• The Employer complies with Title VII, ADA, and applicable Georgia statutes. A complaint/reporting procedure is available.

16. Occupational Health and Safety:

• The Employer complies with all state and federal occupational health and safety standards relevant to IT office workspaces, including ergonomics, cybersecurity best practices, and, if applicable, pandemic-related workplace requirements as prescribed by Georgia authorities.
• The methods for handling work-related injuries, safety/incident reporting, and emergency IT support escalations are detailed in the company handbook.

17. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution:

• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Georgia.
• Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in the state and federal courts located in [County Name] County, Georgia.
• The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through negotiation and mediation prior to formal legal action.
• Option A: Binding arbitration is required for any unresolved disputes.
• Option B: Binding arbitration is not required.

18. Acknowledgment and Signature:

• The Employee acknowledges that they have read and understand this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms and conditions.

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[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]
[Employer Legal Name]
Date: [Date]

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[Employee Legal Name]
Date: [Date]