Massachusetts assembler employment contract template

Massachusetts Assembler Employment Contract

This Massachusetts Assembler Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between:

• [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Formation] [Business Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and
• [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

• Full-Time Assembler
• Worksite(s): [Specific Massachusetts Worksite Location(s)]
• Duties:
  • Assembling mechanical and/or electronic components.
  • Reading technical drawings and work orders.
  • Utilizing specified hand tools and machinery.
  • Conducting basic quality checks and inspections.
  • Adhering to production schedules and safety protocols.
  • Recording output and defect data.
  • Participating in manufacturing workflow meetings.
  • Supporting inventory management.
• Chain of Command:
  • Direct Supervisor: [Supervisor's Title, e.g., Production Supervisor]
• Work Environment: On-site, within designated manufacturing areas.
• Required PPE: [List of Required Personal Protective Equipment]

2. Full-Time Status & Work Schedule

• Full-time: [Number] hours per week
  • Option A: 35 hours per week.
  • Option B: 40 hours per week.
• Daily Schedule: [Specific Daily Schedule]
• Shift Patterns:
  • Option A: Day shift.
  • Option B: Evening shift.
  • Option C: Rotating shift.
• Meal & Rest Breaks: Compliant with Massachusetts law (minimum 30-minute meal break for 6+ hour shifts).

3. Training

• Mandatory Pre-Employment Training: [List of Required Pre-Employment Training, e.g., Hazard Communication, Safety, Ergonomics]
• Continuing Training: [List of Required Continuing Training, e.g., Equipment-Specific Certifications]

4. Overtime

• Overtime Eligibility: [State Overtime Eligibility Status - Eligible or Not Eligible]
• Overtime Compensation: 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours over 40 per week, per Massachusetts law.

5. Compensation

• Base Wage: [Dollar Amount] per [Hour or Year]
• Pay Schedule:
  • Option A: Weekly
  • Option B: Bi-weekly
• Pay Method: Direct deposit.
• Production Bonuses/Incentives: [Specify any applicable bonuses or incentives]

6. Benefits

• Health Insurance: [Specify details of health insurance coverage, eligibility, and contribution]
• Vision Insurance: [Specify details of vision insurance coverage, eligibility, and contribution]
• Dental Insurance: [Specify details of dental insurance coverage, eligibility, and contribution]
• Disability Insurance: [Specify details of disability insurance coverage, eligibility, and contribution]
• 401(k) or Pension Plan: [Specify details of retirement plan, eligibility, and matching contributions]
• Paid Vacation Leave: [Number] days per year, accrued [Specify accrual method]
• Sick Leave: Earned in compliance with Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law (1 hour earned for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per year).
• Personal Days: [Number] days per year
• Paid Holidays: [List of paid Massachusetts state holidays]
• Transportation/Parking Subsidies: [Specify any transportation or parking subsidies]
• Uniform/PPE Allowance: [Specify details of any allowance provided]

7. Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety

• Employer will provide workers' compensation insurance as required by Massachusetts law.
• Employer will maintain a safe workplace in compliance with Massachusetts DLS and OSHA requirements.
• Employee is required to report any work-related injuries or illnesses immediately.

8. Drug and Alcohol Testing

• Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy: [Specify details of drug and alcohol testing policy, if any, adhering to Massachusetts legal restrictions]

9. Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure

• Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, product designs, assembly processes, manufacturing techniques, and trade secrets, in compliance with the Massachusetts Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

10. Background Checks

• Background Checks Policy: [Specify details of background check policy, if any, complying with Massachusetts CORI regulations]

11. Dispute Resolution

• Dispute Resolution Process: Internal grievance procedures, followed by mediation or arbitration within Massachusetts.
• Governing Law and Jurisdiction: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any legal action arising under this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in Massachusetts.

12. Employment At-Will and Termination

• Employment-At-Will: Employment is at-will, meaning either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable laws.
• Termination Procedures:
  • Voluntary Resignation: [Specify required notice period, e.g., two weeks]
  • Grounds for Immediate Discharge: Gross misconduct, safety violations, or other just cause.
  • Final Pay: All wages due on last day of employment if involuntary discharge, per Massachusetts law.
  • Accrued Benefits Payout: [Specify policies for payout of accrued vacation time or other benefits]
  • Return of Employer Property: Employee shall promptly return all employer property, including uniforms and tools, upon termination.

13. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

• Non-Discrimination: Employer prohibits discrimination and retaliation based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, disability, ancestry, military service, or any other protected characteristic under MGL c.151B and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination guidance.
• Anti-Harassment: Employer prohibits harassment, including sexual harassment, and maintains complaint reporting procedures per Massachusetts law. Required workplace posting notices are displayed.

14. Employee Obligations

• Attendance and Punctuality: Employee is expected to maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Production Targets: Employee is expected to meet reasonable production targets.
• Accuracy of Work Logs: Employee is expected to maintain accurate work logs.
• Compliance with Company Conduct Codes: Employee is expected to comply with all company conduct codes.
• Adherence to Safety Directives: Employee is expected to adhere to all safety directives.
• Maintaining Clean and Orderly Work Areas: Employee is expected to maintain a clean and orderly work area.

15. Return of Company Property

• Employee agrees to promptly return all company-owned tools, devices, and confidential work documents upon termination of employment.

16. Outside Employment/Conflicts of Interest

• Outside Employment: Employee must disclose and obtain approval for any outside employment or contract work that could create conflicts with company production or confidentiality obligations.

17. Non-Competition

• Non-Competition Agreement: Non-competition provisions are void for most hourly assembler positions under the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act, but restrictions on post-employment use of trade secrets and solicitation of employees or clients may apply. [Specify details of any restrictions]

18. Reasonable Accommodations and Leave

• Reasonable Accommodations: Employer is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Paid Family & Medical Leave: Employee has rights to job-protected leave under the Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave Act.

19. Employer Rights

• Employer reserves the right to adjust work schedules or duties as operationally necessary, with notice requirements as set by Massachusetts law.

20. Acknowledgement

• Employee acknowledges receipt of all mandatory handbooks, safety guidelines, and legally required notices on wages, workers' compensation, and sexuality, as applicable.

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

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

____________________________

[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Representative Title]

[Employer Legal Name]

____________________________

[Employee Legal Name]