Michigan production worker employment contract template

Michigan Production Worker Employment Agreement

Date of Agreement: [Date]

Employer:

Company Name: [Company Name]

Address: [Company Address]

Contact Person: [Contact Person]

Phone: [Company Phone]

Email: [Company Email]

Employee:

Employee Name: [Employee Name]

Address: [Employee Address]

Phone: [Employee Phone]

Email: [Employee Email]

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Position: Production Worker

Option A: Duties include: assembly line operation, equipment setup and monitoring, machine operation, materials handling, quality control inspection, adherence to safety protocols, reporting defects or malfunctions, maintaining cleanliness of work area, and following supervisor instructions. Other duties as assigned.

Option B: *[Specific, detailed list of duties specific to the role at this employer]*

Option C: Other: [Specify duties].

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Work Schedule:

Option A: Shift: [First/Second/Third/Rotating] Shift. Scheduled days: [List Days]. Standard weekly work hours: 40 hours. Start time: [Time]. End time: [Time]. Work location: [Plant Address, Michigan]. Mandatory in-person attendance, except for approved company closures or emergencies.

Option B: Shift: [Specify shift]. Scheduled days: [List days, e.g., Monday-Friday]. Hours per week: [Number] hours.

Option C: See attached work schedule.

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Meal and Rest Breaks:

Option A: One (1) thirty (30) minute unpaid meal break and two (2) fifteen (15) minute paid rest breaks per eight (8) hour shift, consistent with Michigan law and industry standards.

Option B: [Specify break schedule], complying with Michigan requirements.

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Employment Type and Probationary Period:

Option A: Full-time employment (not less than 30 hours per week). Probationary period: [Number] days/months. Evaluation criteria: [List criteria, e.g., performance, attendance, adherence to safety rules].

Option B: At-will employment, subject to a [number]-day probationary period.

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Compensation:

Option A: Hourly pay rate: $[Wage]/hour, not less than current Michigan minimum wage. Overtime pay at 1.5x base rate for hours exceeding 40 per week, as required by Michigan law. Pay period: [Weekly/Biweekly]. Method of wage payment: [Direct Deposit/Check]. Wage statements will be provided as required by Michigan law.

Option B: Hourly rate: $[amount]/hour. Overtime pay as legally required. Pay period: [Weekly/Biweekly].

Option C: Piece-rate compensation: $[amount] per [unit], with a guaranteed minimum hourly wage of $[amount], meeting Michigan minimum wage requirements.

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Additional Compensation:

Option A: Eligibility for [Shift Differentials/Production Incentives/Performance-Based Bonuses]. Conditions for adjustments: [Specify conditions].

Option B: Shift differential of $[amount]/hour for [Second/Third] shift.

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Employee Benefits:

Option A: Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, employer-provided life insurance, disability insurance, workers' compensation insurance (mandatory in Michigan), unemployment insurance, retirement/401(k) options, paid vacation days, paid sick leave, personal days, and paid/unpaid leave options under Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act. See employee handbook for details.

Option B: Eligibility for health insurance after [Number] days of employment.

Option C: Participation in the company 401(k) plan after [Number] months of service.

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Statutory Leaves:

Compliance with all Michigan paid and unpaid statutory leaves, including domestic violence leave, jury duty, voting time, and family/medical leave where applicable. See employee handbook for details.

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Safety and Compliance (MIOSHA):

Option A: Mandatory compliance with Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act (MIOSHA). Personal protective equipment (PPE) policies, company safety training requirements, emergency response protocols, incident/accident reporting procedures, lockout/tagout and confined space entry if applicable. Immediate termination or discipline for violation of safety rules.

Option B: Adherence to all MIOSHA regulations.

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Physical Requirements, Testing:

Option A: Required physical abilities: standing, lifting [Weight], repetitive tasks, noise tolerance. Pre-employment physical/drug testing in compliance with Michigan law. Ongoing fitness-for-duty requirements.

Option B: Must be able to lift up to [weight] pounds.

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Attendance and Punctuality:

Option A: Clear attendance and punctuality policies, call-in procedures for absences, timekeeping methods (time clocks), and disciplinary action for attendance violations. Prohibition of unauthorized overtime. Approval procedures for overtime.

Option B: Must call in at least [number] hours prior to your shift.

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Reporting and Teamwork:

Reports to [Supervisor/Plant Manager]. Expectations for teamwork, communication, and compliance with company policies.

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Employee Conduct:

Compliance with anti-harassment, anti-discrimination, and workplace violence prevention policies, consistent with Michigan’s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

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Training and Certification:

Participation in ongoing job-related training, safety meetings, and job certification/licensing needs (e.g., forklift operation, hazardous material handling).

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Company Property:

Proper usage of company property. Return of uniforms, badges, tools, or PPE upon termination. Restrictions on use of company equipment and materials.

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Confidentiality:

Confidentiality of production methods, trade secrets, proprietary company processes. Respect for intellectual property.

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Non-Competition, Non-Solicitation:

Production workers are not typically subject to non-compete agreements under Michigan law. Any confidentiality/non-solicitation provisions must comply with Michigan law, especially regarding reasonableness in duration, scope, and geography.

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At-Will Employment and Termination:

At-will employment relationship, subject to applicable collective bargaining agreements if unionized. Either party may terminate employment at any time, with [Number] days notice. Termination procedures for voluntary resignation, misconduct, layoffs, or workforce reductions. Timing of final paycheck per Michigan law.

Option B: Employment may be terminated with or without cause.

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Severance and Unemployment:

Option A: [Specify severance conditions, if offered]. Eligibility for unemployment benefits per Michigan UIA requirements.

Option B: Severance will not be provided upon termination.

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Drug and Alcohol Policy:

Option A: Mandatory drug and alcohol policies per company standards and Michigan regulations. Testing protocols, safety-sensitive position rules, and compliance with Michigan cannabis laws in the workplace context.

Option B: You may be drug tested at anytime if there is reasonable cause.

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Collective Bargaining Agreement (if applicable):

This agreement is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between [Union Name] and [Company Name]. Union dues/checkoff procedures, seniority rules, and Michigan right-to-work status (as of 2023, no longer in effect, so union security clauses may be included subject to federal law).

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Data Privacy and Consent:

Data privacy and consent clauses as required by Michigan and federal law for workplace surveillance, biometric timekeeping, and personal data handling.

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Internal Complaint and Grievance Procedures:

Internal complaint and grievance procedures, including right to report safety or legal violations without retaliation as protected by Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act.

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Mandatory Notices:

Acknowledgment of receipt of mandatory notices and postings required by Michigan (e.g., minimum wage poster, MIOSHA notice, anti-discrimination notice).

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Governing Law and Jurisdiction:

Governing law: Michigan. Jurisdiction: Michigan courts.

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Modification:

All elements can be modified to fit specific plant policies or collective bargaining obligations and must be compliant with current Michigan statute and federal requirements.

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Employee Signature: ____________________________ Date: [Date]

Employer Representative Signature: ____________________________ Date: [Date]