Minnesota production worker employment contract template

Minnesota Production Worker Employment Contract

This Minnesota Production Worker Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position: Production Worker

• Option A: Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment.
• Option B: Perform assembly line tasks.
• Option C: Conduct quality control checks.
• Option D: Package finished goods.
• Option E: Handle materials.
• Option F: Adhere to safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Option G: Perform routine equipment cleaning.
• Option H: Document production data.
• Option I: Participate in safety and skills training.
• Option J: Comply with production schedules.

2. Worksite Location:

• Option A: The Employee’s primary worksite will be located at [Facility Address].
• Option B: Shift assignment: [First/Second/Third/Rotating Shift].
• Option C: The Employer may require the Employee to work at other locations as needed, subject to reasonable notice. Work area safety standards will comply with Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MNOSHA) regulations.

3. Full-Time Status and Hours:

• Option A: The Employee is a full-time employee and will work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Option B: Shift start time: [Start Time]. Shift end time: [End Time].
• Option C: Scheduled breaks: [Break Schedule].
• Option D: Overtime: Employee is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with Minnesota law (generally time-and-a-half for hours worked over 48 in a workweek).

4. Compensation:

• Option A: Hourly wage: [Hourly Wage] per hour.
• Option B: Salary: [Annual Salary] per year.
• Option C: Step/Pay Grade: [Step/Pay Grade].
• Option D: Shift differential: [Shift Differential Amount] for [Evening/Night/Weekend] shifts.
• Option E: Form of payment: [Check/Direct Deposit].
• Option F: Frequency of payment: [Bi-Weekly/Semi-Monthly].
• Option G: All wages will comply with Minnesota minimum wage laws. Procedures for reporting and resolving wage discrepancies will comply with Minnesota labor code.

5. Timekeeping:

• Option A: The Employee is required to accurately record their time using [Punch Clock/Electronic System].
• Option B: The Employee is expected to report absences or tardiness to [Supervisor/Department] as soon as reasonably possible.

6. Employee Benefits:

• Option A: Medical insurance.
• Option B: Dental insurance.
• Option C: Vision insurance.
• Option D: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Option E: Life insurance.
• Option F: Disability insurance.
• Option G: 401(k) or state retirement plan availability.
• Option H: Paid holidays: [List of Paid Holidays].
• Option I: Union membership (if applicable): [Union Name and Local Number].
• Option J: Other benefits: [Work Boot/Clothing Stipend, Transportation/Parking Allowance, Training Reimbursements, etc.].

7. Union Security (If Applicable):

• Option A: Union security clause: [Applicable Union Security Clause].
• Option B: Dues authorization procedures: [Dues Deduction Authorization Form].

8. Health and Safety:

• Option A: The Employee is required to comply with all health and safety policies, including mandatory training, reporting of injuries/near-misses, lockout/tagout procedures, machine guarding requirements, hearing conservation programs, ergonomic hazard mitigation, and use of employer-provided PPE as required by MNOSHA regulations.

9. Employee Conduct:

• Option A: The Employee is expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and productivity.
• Option B: The Employee is expected to exhibit acceptable workplace behavior.
• Option C: The Employee is required to comply with company policies on harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, drug/alcohol use, and reporting of unsafe conditions, consistent with the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

10. Confidentiality:

• Option A: The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of manufacturing processes, recipes/formulations, proprietary machinery, and production data.
• Option B: The Employee must obtain written approval before engaging in external employment or using company information outside of work. Non-compete agreements are subject to Minnesota law.

11. Termination:

• Option A: The Employee may resign with [Number] days' written notice.
• Option B: The Employer may terminate the employment for cause.
• Option C: Layoffs and reduction in force will be conducted according to [Company Policy/Union Agreement].
• Option D: Upon termination, the Employee will receive immediate payment of earned wages as required by Minnesota Statute 181.13.

12. Workers' Compensation:

• Option A: The Employee is eligible for workers' compensation under Minnesota statutes.
• Option B: The Employee is required to report workplace injuries to [Supervisor/Department] immediately.

13. Training:

• Option A: The Employee is required to participate in mandatory job skills and safety training.

14. Dispute Resolution:

• Option A: Disputes will be resolved through [Internal Grievance Procedure/Union Arbitration].
• Option B: Minnesota law and jurisdiction will govern all disputes.

15. Compliance:

• Option A: The Employer complies with federal and state E-Verify/I-9 rules and Minnesota "Ban the Box" rules.
• Option B: The Employer complies with Minnesota statutory notice requirements regarding pay rate, deductions, exempt/nonexempt classification, and paid leave balance (Minnesota Wage Theft Prevention Act).

16. Accommodations:

• Option A: The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations for disability or pregnancy.

17. Equal Opportunity Employer:

• Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer.

18. Entire Agreement:

• Option A: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written understandings.
• Option B: 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 Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________