Missouri IT assistant employment contract template

Missouri IT Assistant Employment Contract

This Full-Time IT Assistant Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employer,” and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as “Employee.”

1. Position:

• The Employer hereby hires the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment with the Employer, as a full-time IT Assistant.
• The Employee’s primary work location will be [Primary Work Location], Missouri.
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work remotely, subject to the Employer's telecommuting policy.
• Option B: The Employee will not be permitted to work remotely.
• Option C: The Employee is expected to work a hybrid schedule of [Number] days in the office and [Number] days remote.

2. Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Employee shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Providing help desk support to end-users.
  • Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting end-user hardware and software.
  • Managing desktop and mobile devices.
  • Troubleshooting issues in Windows and/or Mac OS environments.
  • Basic network monitoring.
  • Password and user account administration.
  • Peripheral device management.
  • Implementing first-line cybersecurity practices.
  • Tracking IT asset inventory.
  • Performing routine data backups.
  • Supporting audio-visual systems.
  • Using ticketing systems to document and track issues.
  • Updating technical documentation.
  • Escalating complex issues according to company protocols.
• The Employee is expected to manage the following platforms/tools:
  • Option A: Active Directory.
  • Option B: Office 365.
  • Option C: Google Workspace.
  • Option D: [Service Desk Application Name].
• Option A: The Employee is required to perform after-hours or on-call duties, compensated at [Compensation Details].
• Option B: The Employee is not required to perform after-hours or on-call duties.
• The Employee will report directly to [Reporting Line Title].

3. Employment Type and Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time employment position.
• The Employee’s work schedule shall be [Number] hours per week.
  • Option A: The standard work schedule is from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
  • Option B: The Employee's work schedule will be determined by the Employer based on operational needs.
  • Option C: The employee is entitled to a [Number] minute unpaid lunch break and two [Number] minute paid breaks per day.
• The Employee is required to track their hours using [Hours Tracking System].

4. Compensation:

• The Employer shall pay the Employee a [Annual/Hourly] salary of [Dollar Amount] [Per Year/Per Hour].
• The Employee will be paid [Pay Frequency] via direct deposit.
• The Employer confirms that the salary meets or exceeds the Missouri minimum wage requirement.
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for merit increases based on performance reviews.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for merit increases.
• The Employee is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours per week, in accordance with federal and Missouri law.
• Overtime must be pre-approved by [Approving Authority].
• Option A: The employee is eligible for a [Dollar Amount] on-call stipend.
• Option B: The employee is not eligible for an on-call stipend.

5. Benefits:

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans:
  • Health Insurance.
  • Dental Insurance.
  • Vision Insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored [Plan Name] 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): [Number] days per year.
  • Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays].
  • Sick Leave: Accrued in accordance with Missouri law.
  • Bereavement Leave: [Number] days for eligible family members.
  • Family/Medical Leave: Subject to FMLA and FMLA-MO requirements.
  • Option A: Short-term disability coverage.
  • Option B: Long-term disability coverage.
  • Workers' Compensation Insurance, in accordance with Missouri statutes.
  • Option A: Reimbursement for IT/professional training and certification up to [Dollar Amount] per year.
  • Option B: Commuting Allowance: [Dollar Amount] per month.
  • Option C: Mobile Phone/Internet Allowance: [Dollar Amount] per month.
  • Option D: Remote Work Equipment Allowance: [Dollar Amount].

6. Intellectual Property:

• All inventions, works of authorship, technical documentation, scripts, software, or support tools created by the Employee during the course of employment shall be the sole and exclusive property of the Employer.
• The Employee agrees to assign all right, title, and interest in such intellectual property to the Employer.
• The Employee agrees that all work performed is considered "work made for hire."
• The Employee must obtain prior written consent from the Employer before using company IP for personal use or open-source contributions.

7. Confidentiality:

• The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all company data, IT systems, security credentials, user/customer information, trade secrets, and internal procedures, both during and after employment.
• This obligation is governed by the Missouri Uniform Trade Secrets Act.
• The confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

8. IT Security and Compliance:

• The Employee shall comply with all company and legal standards for IT security, privacy protection (including GLBA/HIPAA/FISMA compliance where applicable), and cybersecurity protocols.

9. Acceptable Use of Company Equipment and Systems:

• The Employee shall use company equipment and systems appropriately and in accordance with company policy.
• The Employer reserves the right to monitor the Employee's use of company equipment and systems, subject to Missouri's consent requirements.
• The Employee is prohibited from downloading or installing unauthorized software, removing data, or using external devices without permission.
• The Employee must adhere to the Employer's password policies.
• The Employer may conduct periodic audits of technology resources.
• The Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Employer's Acceptable Use Policy, Incident Response Policy, and Physical Security Policy.

10. Termination of Employment:

• As Missouri is an at-will employment state, either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
  • Option A: The Employee shall provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
  • Option B: The Employer shall provide [Number] days' written notice of termination, except in cases of gross misconduct.
• The final paycheck shall be delivered in accordance with Missouri law.
• The Employee shall return all company property upon termination.
• Severance eligibility, if any, will be determined according to company policy at the time of termination.

11. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity:

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, disability, age (40+), or any other protected class under the Missouri Human Rights Act and federal Title VII.

12. Code of Conduct:

• The Employee shall comply with the Employer's Code of Conduct.
• The Employee shall adhere to professional standards for communication, customer service, and response time.
• The Employee shall prioritize help desk requests appropriately.
• The Employee shall participate in mandatory training or compliance programs as required.

13. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation:

• Option A: The Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer or solicit the Employer’s customers or employees within [Geographic Area] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
  • This restriction is necessary to protect the Employer’s confidential information and customer relationships.
  • The Employee acknowledges that these restrictions are reasonable and necessary.
• Option B: There is no non-competition or non-solicitation agreement.
• Severability: If any provision of this section is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

14. Dispute Resolution:

• The Employee shall first attempt to resolve any disputes through the Employer's internal grievance process.
• If the dispute cannot be resolved internally, the parties agree to attempt mediation or arbitration.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Missouri.
• Venue for any legal action shall be in [County] County, Missouri.

15. Workers' Compensation and Safety:

• The Employer shall maintain workers' compensation insurance as required by Missouri law.
• The Employer shall comply with occupational health and safety standards as required by the Missouri Department of Labor.
• The Employer shall provide an ergonomic and safe working environment for the Employee.

16. Background Checks and Drug Testing:

• Option A: The Employee’s employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
• Option B: The Employee may be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

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: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________