Hawaii cleaner employment contract template

Hawaii Cleaner Employment Contract

This Hawaii Cleaner Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

[Employer Name], located at [Employer Address], Phone: [Employer Phone], Email: [Employer Email] (hereinafter referred to as "Employer"), and

[Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], Phone: [Employee Phone], Email: [Employee Email] (hereinafter referred to as "Employee").

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Cleaner.

Option A: Full-Time Employee

Option B: Part-Time Employee (Hours per week: [Number])

2. Job Responsibilities

The Employee's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Cleaning and sanitizing residential and/or commercial spaces.

Dusting, sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.

Cleaning restrooms and replenishing supplies.

Waste disposal.

Surface disinfection with EPA-approved cleaning agents.

Window and glass cleaning.

Routine deep cleaning assignments.

Reporting facility maintenance issues to the supervisor.

3. Physical Requirements and Abilities

The Employee must be able to:

Lift and carry up to [Number] pounds, complying with Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) standards.

Stand for extended periods.

Operate cleaning machinery.

Comply with personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols, including gloves, masks, and goggles as required.

4. Training and Certifications

The Employee shall:

Option A: Possess required certifications such as bloodborne pathogen awareness and/or hazardous materials handling.

Option B: Complete required training provided by the Employer, adhering to Hawaii regulations.

Option C: Participate in ongoing training as required to meet local health and safety standards.

5. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location will be:

Option A: At the Employer's Hawaii-based facilities located in [City, Island].

Option B: At off-site client locations on [Island Name], including travel between sites.

Option C: A combination of the above, as assigned by the Employer. Travel will be reimbursed as per Section 7.

6. Work Hours

The Employee's work schedule will be:

Option A: Full-time, [Number] hours per week. Regular hours: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of Week].

Option B: Part-time, [Number] hours per week. Regular hours: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of Week].

Shift Details: [Day/Night/Weekend].

Overtime will be compensated at time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per Hawaii law.

Rest and meal breaks: Minimum 30-minute meal break for shifts over 5 consecutive hours, per HRS § 387-1, plus reasonable rest periods.

7. Compensation

The Employee will be compensated as follows:

Hourly Wage: $[Dollar Amount] per hour, which is no less than the Hawaii minimum wage.

Pay Cycle: [Biweekly/Semi-monthly].

Overtime Pay: Calculated as time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Method of Payment: [Direct Deposit/Check].

Option A: Additional compensation for night, weekend, or holiday work. Rate: $[Dollar Amount].

Option B: No additional compensation.

8. Benefits

The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to eligibility requirements:

Medical Insurance: As mandated under the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Act (for employees working at least 20 hours/week).

Option A: Vision and Dental Insurance.

Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI).

Workers' Compensation Insurance.

State-mandated sick leave accrual.

Paid Vacation Days: [Number] days per year.

Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays], including unique Hawaii state holidays observed by the Employer.

Option A: Transportation Stipend/Allowance: $[Dollar Amount].

Option B: Uniforms provided and maintained by the Employer. Or Reimbursement for uniform laundering: $[Dollar Amount] (per HRS § 388-6).

9. Leave Policy

The Employee may request paid/unpaid leave as follows:

Sick Leave: Accrued as per Hawaii law.

Family Leave and Medical Leave: Aligned with Hawaii Family Leave Law (for companies with >100 employees).

Vacation Scheduling: Requests subject to Employer approval and potential blackout periods during peak cleaning periods. Requests must be submitted at least [Number] days in advance.

10. Workplace Health and Safety

The Employee agrees to:

Comply with all HIOSH requirements.

Participate in mandated safety training.

Use PPE as required.

Report workplace injuries and illnesses immediately.

Follow emergency procedures for exposure to chemicals or bloodborne pathogens.

Comply with all COVID-19 safety measures as directed by state health authorities.

11. Reporting Relationships and Communication

The Employee will report to [Supervisor Name/Title].

The Employee is expected to collaborate effectively with team members.

The Employee must communicate task updates and report any incidents/escalations promptly.

12. Confidentiality and Privacy

The Employee agrees to:

Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.

Not share security codes, keys, or observed personal items.

Not remove any items from work sites.

13. Conduct Standards

The Employee agrees to:

Maintain professional grooming and uniform compliance.

Interact respectfully with clients, adhering to Hawaii's cultural norms of aloha.

Refrain from theft, substance abuse, or intoxicant use.

Report any issues or observed hazards.

14. Anti-Harassment and Non-Discrimination

The Employer is committed to providing a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.

The Employer prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, arrest/court record, National Guard participation, or domestic/sexual violence victim status, as protected by Hawaii law.

15. Term and Termination

Employment is at-will, unless otherwise stated in a separate written agreement.

Option A: Probation/Trial Period: [Number] days.

The Employer may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Employee must return all company property upon termination.

Final wages will be paid within the next regular pay period or within seven days, whichever is sooner, as mandated by Hawaii law.

16. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation

Option A: Non-compete or non-solicitation clauses are not included in this agreement.

Option B: Non-compete and/or non-solicitation clauses are attached as Addendum A and are narrowly tailored and compliant with Hawaii's Act 158.

17. Liability for Damage

The process for reporting, investigating, and resolving accidental breakage or property damage will be as follows: [Detailed Process].

Option A: The employee is responsible for maintaining their own insurance coverage.

Option B: The employer assumes liability within the coverage limits of the company's insurance.

18. Dispute Resolution

Disputes will be resolved as follows:

Internal Complaint Resolution: [Describe Process].

Reference to Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations or HCRC filings.

Option A: Mediation.

Jurisdiction and law: State of Hawaii.

19. Mandatory Notices

The Employee acknowledges receipt of mandatory posters and notifications required under Hawaii law, including HIOSH, minimum wage, wage and hour, and OSHA standards.

20. Drug/Alcohol Testing

Option A: The Employer reserves the right to conduct workplace drug/alcohol testing in accordance with Hawaii law.

Option B: Drug/alcohol testing is not a condition of employment.

21. Language

The Employee confirms that this Agreement is written in a language they understand. If not English, a translated copy has been provided.

22. Optional Clauses

Option A: Live-in cleaner provisions: [Detailed Clauses].

Option B: Split shift provisions: [Detailed Clauses].

Option C: Annual uniform/equipment upgrades: [Detailed Clauses].

Option D: Educational or certification incentives: [Detailed Clauses].

Option E: Unique employer/client confidentiality demands: [Detailed Clauses].

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

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[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]