Idaho employment contract template

Idaho Employment Contract

• Date: [Date]

• Employer:
  • [Company Name]
  • [Company Address]
  • [Company Contact Person]

• Employee:
  • [Employee Name]
  • [Employee Address]
  • [Employee Contact Information]

• Job Title and Responsibilities
  • Job Title: [Job Title]
  • Job Responsibilities: [Detailed description of job duties]
  • Reporting To: [Supervisor Name/Department]
  • Work Location: [Work Location, including details about remote or hybrid options]

• Employment Type
  • Option A: Full-time
  • Option B: Part-time
  • Option C: Temporary
  • Option D: Seasonal
  • Option E: Internship

• Exempt/Non-Exempt Status
  • Option A: Exempt (from overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Idaho wage laws)
  • Option B: Non-Exempt (entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Idaho wage laws)

• Term of Employment
  • Option A: At-Will Employment
    • Employee's employment with [Company Name] is at-will. This means that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable state and federal laws. This at-will status does not alter employees’ rights to protection from discrimination or retaliation under state and federal law and other applicable statutes.
  • Option B: Fixed-Term Employment
    • Start Date: [Start Date]
    • End Date: [End Date]
    • Renewal Procedures: [Describe renewal process, if any]
    • Performance Evaluation Criteria: [Describe criteria for performance evaluations]

• Compensation and Benefits
  • Compensation:
    • Option A: Hourly Wage: [Hourly Wage]
    • Option B: Base Salary: [Base Salary] per [Pay Period]
    • Option C: Annual Salary: [Annual Salary], payable in [Number] installments.
    • Payment Frequency: [e.g., Bi-weekly, Monthly]
    • Payment Method: [e.g., Direct Deposit, Check]
    • Overtime: Non-exempt employees will be paid overtime at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek, consistent with federal and Idaho law.
  • Bonuses/Commissions: [Describe bonus or commission structure, if any]
  • Expense Reimbursement: [Describe expense reimbursement policy]

• Employee Benefits
  • Health Insurance: [Describe health insurance benefits]
  • Dental Insurance: [Describe dental insurance benefits]
  • Vision Insurance: [Describe vision insurance benefits]
  • Disability Insurance: [Describe disability insurance benefits]
  • Life Insurance: [Describe life insurance benefits]
  • Retirement Plan (e.g., 401(k)): [Describe retirement plan benefits]
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): [Describe PTO policy]
  • Vacation Policy: [Describe vacation policy]
  • Sick Leave: [Describe sick leave policy]
  • Holidays: [List paid holidays]
  • Parental Leave: [Describe parental leave policy]
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): [Describe EAP, if any]

• Working Hours
  • Daily Schedule: [e.g., 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM]
  • Weekly Schedule: [e.g., Monday to Friday]
  • Rest and Meal Periods: [Describe break and meal periods, consistent with Idaho law]
  • Overtime Expectations: [Describe overtime expectations, if any]
  • Attendance and Punctuality: [Describe attendance and punctuality requirements]

• Employee Conduct
  • Work Rules: [Describe general work rules]
  • Substance Use and Drug Testing: [Describe drug testing policy, if any, ensuring compliance with Idaho law]
  • Dress Code: [Describe dress code requirements]
  • Code of Conduct:
    • Option A: Include detailed Code of Conduct document as an addendum.
    • Option B: Reference the company's existing Code of Conduct policy.

• Intellectual Property and Confidentiality
  • Intellectual Property: All inventions, works of authorship, and other intellectual property created by the Employee during the course of employment with [Company Name], related to the business of [Company Name], are the sole and exclusive property of [Company Name] to the extent permitted by Idaho law.
  • Confidentiality: The Employee agrees not to disclose any confidential or proprietary information of [Company Name] during or after the term of employment.
  • Option A: Include detailed IP Assignment Agreement as an addendum.
  • Option B: Include detailed Confidentiality Agreement as an addendum.

• Restrictive Covenants
  • Option A: Include Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clause
    • Non-Compete: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number, not exceeding 18 months if employee has access to trade secrets or confidential information] months following termination, the Employee agrees not to engage in any business or activity that is competitive with [Company Name] within [Geographic Scope, must be reasonable].
    • Non-Solicitation: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee agrees not to solicit employees, customers, or vendors of [Company Name].
    • Note: These provisions are enforceable only to the extent permitted by Idaho law.
  • Option B: Omit Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Clause.

• Separation and Exit Procedures
  • Final Paycheck: The Employee will receive their final paycheck, including all accrued wages, on the next regular payday following the date of termination, consistent with Idaho law.
  • Severance Pay: [Describe any severance pay or transitional support]
  • Return of Company Property: The Employee agrees to return all company property, including but not limited to computers, cell phones, and documents, upon termination of employment.
  • Option A: Include detailed exit checklist as an addendum.

• Termination
  • Voluntary Resignation: The Employee agrees to provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
  • Involuntary Termination: [Company Name] may terminate the Employee's employment at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable law.
  • Layoff Procedures: [Describe layoff procedures, if any]
  • Post-Termination Compensation and Benefits: Upon termination, the Employee will be entitled to any accrued but unpaid wages and benefits continuation options as required by law (e.g., COBRA). Nothing in this section modifies Idaho’s at-will doctrine; however, [Company Name] will comply with applicable law in the event of termination, including protections against wrongful discharge, public policy violations, and retaliation for reporting in good faith.

• Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
  • [Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.
  • Option A: Include detailed anti-discrimination policy as an addendum.

• Workplace Safety and Health
  • [Company Name] is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and complies with all applicable OSHA and Idaho workers' compensation requirements.
  • On-the-Job Injury Reporting: The Employee agrees to report any on-the-job injury to their supervisor immediately.
  • Option A: Include detailed safety procedures as an addendum.

• Mandatory Disclosures and Acknowledgments
  • At-Will Employment: The Employee acknowledges that their employment is at-will, as defined above.
  • Employee Handbook: The Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employee Handbook.
  • Technology Use and Monitoring: The Employee agrees to abide by [Company Name]'s policies regarding the use and monitoring of company technology and communications.
  • Other Policies: The Employee acknowledges they have read and understand the policies regarding [List other relevant policies, e.g., anti-harassment, social media use].

• Dispute Resolution
  • Internal Grievance Procedure: [Describe internal grievance procedure, if any]
  • Option A: Mediation: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be submitted to mediation in [City, Idaho].
  • Option B: Arbitration: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be resolved by binding arbitration in [City, Idaho], in accordance with the rules of [Arbitration Organization].
  • Option C: Litigation: Any legal action arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in [County, Idaho].
  • Choice of Law: This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho.

Amendments and Modifications

This agreement may only be amended or modified in writing, signed by both parties.

Entire Agreement

This agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions.

• Signatures
  • Employer:
    • _______________________________
    • [Employer Representative Name]
    • [Title]
    • Date: _________________________
  • Employee:
    • _______________________________
    • [Employee Name]
    • Date: _________________________
  • Option A: Witness Signature
    • _______________________________
    • [Witness Name]
    • Date: _________________________
  • Option B: Notary Acknowledgment: [Include notary acknowledgment block]

• Idaho-Specific Compliance Statements
  • Option A: Include Idaho Department of Labor Notice of Employee Rights.
  • Option B: Omit Idaho-Specific Compliance Statements.