Idaho IT assistant employment contract template

Full-Time IT Assistant Employment Agreement – Idaho

This Full-Time IT Assistant Employment Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date] day of [Month], [Year], by and between [Employer Name], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Full-Time IT Assistant.

Option A: The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the duties and responsibilities described herein, and such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Option B: Job duties include, but are not limited to: user helpdesk support, troubleshooting of hardware and software, workstation setup and configuration, network connectivity assistance, antivirus/security program management, administering IT asset inventory, basic server maintenance tasks, user account provisioning and deactivation, password reset protocols, support for office devices, and assisting with local IT project rollouts.

2. Required Technical Proficiencies

The Employee represents that they possess the following skills and proficiencies:

Option A: Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office suites, familiarity with basic networking and VPN use, asset management software, and ticketing systems.

Option B: Proficiency in [List specific technical skills].

3. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location shall be at [Employer Address], located in Idaho.

Option A: Remote work is permitted according to the Employer’s remote work policy.

Option B: The Employee may be required to provide remote support to other locations within Idaho. Employee agrees to adhere to all cybersecurity and remote device management expectations.

4. Hours of Work

The Employee's standard work week shall consist of [Number] hours per week.

Option A: The Employee's scheduled hours will be [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Option B: The Employee may be required to work overtime as needed. Overtime will be compensated in accordance with Idaho law. The employee will be provided meal and rest breaks in accordance with Idaho wage and hour laws.

5. Employment Start Date and At-Will Employment

The Employee's employment shall commence on [Start Date].

Option A: The Employee's employment is "at-will," meaning that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Idaho law.

Option B: This at-will employment relationship does not affect any legal prohibitions against wrongful termination under Idaho law, including but not limited to terminations based on discrimination or whistleblowing.

6. Compensation

The Employer shall pay the Employee a salary of [Dollar Amount] per [Pay Period].

Option A: The Employee will be paid on a [Frequency] basis, via [Payment Method], with permitted payroll deductions as required by law.

Option B: The employee is paid hourly at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour. Overtime will be paid at one and one-half times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Idaho law.

7. Benefits

The Employee shall be eligible to participate in the Employer's benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of such plans.

Option A: These benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a retirement plan (401(k) or Idaho PERSI), paid vacation, sick time (as per Employer policy), and paid holidays recognized by the Employer.

Option B: The Employer may reimburse the Employee for work-related certifications or continuing IT education, subject to prior approval.

8. Workers' Compensation

The Employee is covered by Idaho workers' compensation insurance.

Option A: The Employer shall comply with all safety standards as required by the Idaho Occupational Safety and Health Act (IOSHA).

Option B: The Employee must report any work-related injuries to [Designated Person/Department] immediately.

9. Confidentiality

The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential information of the Employer and its clients.

Option A: The Employee agrees to hold all such information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party.

Option B: This includes, but is not limited to, employer and customer data, login credentials, nonpublic network architecture, and proprietary software. The employee shall adhere to company data privacy guidelines.

10. Work Product Ownership

All work product created by the Employee during the course of their employment shall be the property of the Employer.

Option A: This includes, but is not limited to, system scripts, documentation, and process improvements.

Option B: The employee acknowledges that any exceptions or prior inventions must be disclosed in writing to the employer.

11. Security and Conduct Rules

The Employee shall adhere to all of the Employer's security and conduct rules.

Option A: This includes, but is not limited to, the Employer's device usage policy, reporting IT incidents/data breaches, and refraining from using personal USB drives or cloud services for company data without authorization.

Option B: The Employee is required to participate in cyber training and annual Idaho-specific security awareness programs.

12. Outside Consulting

The Employee shall not engage in any outside consulting or technical work that conflicts with their duties to the Employer.

Option A: Prior written authorization is required before engaging in any external consulting or technical work, open-source contributions, or technical forums when employer representation is implied.

Option B: Engaging in such consulting will be evaluated for potential conflicts of interest.

13. Chain of Command

The Employee will report to [Supervisor Name], who is the [Supervisor Title].

Option A: Escalation protocols for technical issues are: [Protocol Details].

Option B: Escalation protocols for HR issues are: [Protocol Details].

14. Company Property

The Employee acknowledges that they will be provided with certain company property.

Option A: This includes, but is not limited to, a laptop, access card, and mobile device. The Employee shall return all company property upon termination of employment.

Option B: Final paycheck delivery will be made as per Idaho wage payment laws.

15. Termination

The employment relationship may be terminated by either party, with or without cause, subject to applicable Idaho law.

Option A: Termination may occur due to voluntary resignation, dismissal for cause, or layoff.

Option B: "Cause" includes, but is not limited to, gross negligence or intentional breach of security protocols.

16. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

The Employee agrees to the following non-solicitation and non-disclosure provisions, to the extent permitted by Idaho law.

Option A: Non-compete restrictions are subject to Idaho Code Section 44-2701 et seq. and are only applicable to positions with access to sensitive information, with a clear definition of geographic and temporal scope.

Option B: The Employee shall not solicit employees or clients of the Employer for a period of [Number] years following termination of employment. The Employee shall not disclose confidential information of the Employer to any third party.

17. Equal Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by Idaho or federal law.

Option A: The Employer is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Option B: The Employer complies with the Idaho Human Rights Act.

18. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through the following process:

Option A: Informal discussion, followed by mediation, and then arbitration or litigation in Idaho courts.

Option B: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Idaho. Venue for any litigation shall be in [County] County, Idaho.

19. Eligibility to Work

The Employee represents that they are eligible to work in the United States and will provide the Employer with documentation to verify such eligibility.

Option A: Employee agrees to complete all required I-9 documentation.

Option B: Employee agrees to undergo a background check and IT access suitability screening.

20. Training and Certification

The Employee may be required to complete certain training or certifications as a condition of continued employment.

Option A: The Employee is required to obtain CompTIA A+ certification within [Number] months of hire.

Option B: Required employee training/certification milestones for continued employment or advancement in IT support are [List Certifications].

21. Personal Devices

The Employer's policy regarding the use of personal devices (BYOD) in the IT environment is as follows: [Describe Policy].

Option A: Security and privacy of company data accessed on personal devices must adhere to the same standards as employer-provided devices.

Option B: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for [Specific Items] when using their personal device for work purposes.

22. Physical Requirements

The Employee acknowledges that the job may require on-site physical effort and driving for IT support among Idaho locations.

Option A: The Employee must maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the Employer's vehicle policy.

Option B: The Employee will be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS rate.

23. Whistleblower Protection

The Employee is protected by Idaho Code §§ 6-2101–6-2109, regarding whistleblower protections.

Option A: The Employee may report suspected legal or ethical violations without fear of retaliation.

Option B: The procedure for reporting such violations is: [Describe Procedure].

24. Severability, Entire Agreement, and Amendments

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

Option A: Severability applies to all terms.

Option B: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between parties.

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

Date: [Date]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]