Louisiana warehouse worker employment contract template

Louisiana Warehouse Worker Employment Contract

This Louisiana Warehouse Worker Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

• Position: Warehouse Worker
• Effective Date: [Date]

2. Worksite Location

• Option A: The Employee's primary worksite shall be located at [Facility Address], in [City], Louisiana.
• Option B: The Employee may be required to work at other facilities owned or operated by the Employer in Louisiana, as needed. List specific alternate addresses here: [List of Addresses].
• Option C: The employee’s worksite location is subject to change with [Number] days’ notice.

3. Job Description

The Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Physical tasks including lifting, stacking, and moving materials.
• Operating forklifts and pallet jacks (if certified and trained).
• Loading and unloading shipments.
• Inventory control and management.
• Order picking and packing.
• Quality assurance.
• Equipment checks and maintenance.
• Compliance with storage protocols, including those for hazardous or temperature-sensitive materials.
• Documentation and record-keeping.
• Use of warehouse management systems (WMS).

4. Required Certifications and Training

• Option A: Forklift certification is required and must be maintained.
• Option B: OSHA safety training relevant to Louisiana warehouse environments is required. The employer will provide this training within [Number] days of employment.
• Option C: Hazardous materials handling credentials (if applicable). [Specify Credentials]

5. Work Hours

• Option A: The Employee's standard full-time schedule will be 40 hours per week, [Specify Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option B: Shift work may be required. The Employer will provide a shift schedule with reasonable advance notice.
• Option C: Procedures for shift swaps or changes: [Describe Procedures].
• Option D: Expected weekend work: [Describe Weekend Expectations].

6. Overtime Policy

• Overtime will be compensated in accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Louisiana law.
• Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Daily overtime threshold: [Specify Threshold, if applicable].
• Timekeeping method: [Describe Timekeeping Method].
• Overtime Pre-Approval: All overtime must be pre-approved by the Employee's supervisor.

7. Rest and Meal Breaks

• Option A: The Employee will be provided with a [Number]-minute unpaid meal break and [Number]-minute paid rest breaks during each [Number]-hour shift.
• Option B: Rest and Meal breaks will be compliant with federal law and local practices.
• Option C: Specific Break Schedule: [Describe Schedule].

8. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee's hourly wage will be [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: The Employee's annual salary will be [Dollar Amount] per year, paid [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Job Classification: Non-Exempt (for overtime eligibility).
• Pay Frequency: [e.g., Bi-Weekly, Monthly].
• Allowable Wage Deductions: Deductions will be made only as permitted by Louisiana wage laws. [Specify deductions, if any].
• Direct Deposit: The Employee may elect to receive payment via direct deposit.
• Final Paycheck: The Employee's final paycheck will be provided in accordance with Louisiana law.

9. Workers' Compensation

• The Employer provides workers' compensation coverage in accordance with Louisiana law.
• Injury Reporting: Any work-related injury must be reported to the Employee's supervisor immediately.
• Access to medical care for work-related injuries will be provided as required by Louisiana law.

10. Benefits

• Option A: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The Employee is eligible for employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance after [Number] days of employment.
• Option B: Paid Time Off (PTO): The Employee will accrue PTO at a rate of [Number] hours per pay period.
• Option C: Vacation: The Employee will be entitled to [Number] days of paid vacation per year.
• Option D: Sick Leave: The Employee will be entitled to [Number] days of paid sick leave per year.
• Option E: Holiday Pay: The Employee will be paid at a rate of [Rate] for hours worked on recognized holidays.
• Additional benefits: [List any additional benefits, such as uniform allowance, hazard pay, transportation/parking stipends].

11. Workplace Safety

• Compliance with Louisiana-adopted OSHA standards for warehouse environments is required.
• Mandatory use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). [Specify PPE Requirements]
• Incident Reporting: All incidents must be reported immediately.
• Accident Investigation: The Employer will conduct investigations of all reported accidents.
• Safety Meetings: The Employee is required to participate in regular safety meetings or drills.

12. Equipment Use

• The Employee will use employer-provided tools, PPE, and uniforms.
• Responsibility for maintenance, loss, or damage of equipment: [Describe Responsibilities].
• Personal Equipment Use: [State whether personal equipment use is permitted or prohibited].

13. Attendance and Punctuality

• Call-In Procedures: The Employee must notify their supervisor [Number] hours in advance of any absence.
• Consequences for Unexcused Absences: [Describe Consequences].
• Discipline Policy for Violations: [Describe Discipline Policy].

14. Warehouse Conduct

• Anti-Harassment and Workplace Violence Policy: [Refer to company policy]
• Prohibition of Alcohol, Drugs, and Unauthorized Substances: Use, possession or being under the influence of alcohol or drugs is strictly prohibited.
• Confidentiality: The Employee must comply with confidentiality policies regarding warehouse access, inventory records, and customer shipment information.

15. Reporting Structure

• Immediate Supervisor: [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Role].
• Chain of Command: [Describe Chain of Command].
• Reporting Workplace or Co-worker Issues: [Describe Procedure].

16. Non-Discrimination

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under federal or Louisiana law.
• Complaint Procedures: [Describe Complaint Procedures].

17. Drug Testing

• Option A: The Employer may conduct drug testing (random, post-accident, for-cause) consistent with Louisiana law and warehouse industry practices.
• Option B: Drug testing will be conducted at [Frequency].
• Option C: No drug testing will be required.

18. Company Policies

• The Employee acknowledges access to company policies or employee handbook. [Specify where policies are available].
• Acknowledgment Requirement: The employee must acknowledge that they received, understand, and agree to follow all company policies as stated in the employee handbook.

19. Workplace Searches

• Option A: The Employer reserves the right to conduct workplace searches of lockers, parking lots, and other areas, within the limits of Louisiana privacy regulations.
• Option B: Workplace searches will be conducted with [Notice] or with [Reason].
• Option C: No workplace searches will be conducted.

20. Licenses and Certifications

• The Employee is responsible for maintaining valid licenses or certifications required for warehouse equipment operation under Louisiana DMV or state requirements.
• Consequences for Loss of Eligibility: [Describe Consequences].

21. Intellectual Property

• Option A: Any process improvement suggestions or proprietary equipment use methods developed by the Employee during employment are the property of the Employer.
• Option B: The employer makes no claim on the employee's pre-existing intellectual property.
• Option C: This clause does not apply to this employment contract.

22. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation

• Option A: The Employee agrees to not compete with the Employer or solicit its clients for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, within a [Geographic Area] radius of the Employer's principal place of business. (Consistent with Louisiana Revised Statutes).
• Option B: No non-compete or non-solicitation agreement is required under this contract.

23. Termination

• Voluntary Resignation: The Employee must provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• Employer-Initiated Dismissal: [Describe grounds for immediate termination, progressive discipline, or layoffs].
• Final Paycheck: The Employee's final paycheck will be provided in accordance with Louisiana law.
• Return of Property: The Employee must return all keys, badges, uniforms, PPE, or equipment upon termination.

24. Dispute Resolution

• Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal complaint procedures, followed by mediation or arbitration before litigation.
• Option B: Any legal action related to this contract must be filed in the state courts of [Parish], Louisiana.
• Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana.

25. Acknowledgment of Labor Law Notices

The Employee acknowledges receipt of applicable federal and Louisiana labor law notices (e.g., wage theft prevention notice, right-to-know hazardous material information, OSHA posters).

26. Background Checks/Eligibility to Work

• The Employee understands that employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.
• The Employee must provide documentation demonstrating eligibility to work in the United States, in compliance with federal and Louisiana anti-immigration laws (E-Verify or I-9 requirements).

27. Outside Employment

• Option A: The Employee must obtain written approval from the Employer before engaging in any outside employment that could create a conflict of interest or interfere with the performance of their duties.
• Option B: Any outside employment with a direct competitor of the employer requires immediate notification and may be grounds for termination.
• Option C: The employer makes no claim on the employee’s outside employment that is not in direct competition with the employer.

28. Special Louisiana Considerations

• The Employer will comply with Louisiana laws regarding jury duty, military leave, crime victim leave, and voting leave.
• The Employer will comply with local parish or city ordinances affecting warehouse operations (such as noise, zoning, or environmental health rules).

29. Amendment

This Agreement may be amended only in writing, signed by both 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]

Date: [Date]