Montana cashier employment contract template

Montana Cashier Employment Contract

This Montana Cashier Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], located at [Employer Address], Montana ("Employer") and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], Montana ("Employee").

1. Position

• The Employer hires the Employee as a Cashier.
• Duties: The Employee will perform the following duties:
  • Greeting and assisting customers.
  • Accurate cash register operations.
  • Handling cash, checks, credit/debit cards.
  • Processing refunds and exchanges per company policy.
  • Complying with Montana sales tax collection and remittance procedures.
  • Performing daily cash drawer reconciliations.
  • Maintaining clean and organized checkout areas.
  • Complying with store merchandising and loss prevention protocols.
  • Monitoring for counterfeit bills.
  • Following established store opening and closing procedures.
  • Bagging and packaging items.
  • Assisting with product returns.
  • Responding to customer questions.
  • Other duties as assigned.

2. Reporting Structure & Location

• The Employee will report directly to the [Direct Supervisor Title, e.g., Store Manager, Shift Leader].
• The primary work location is [Store Location Address], Montana.
• Option A: Transfer between branches may be required based on business needs.
• Option B: Transfer between branches is not required.

3. Employment Type & Hours

• The employment is full-time and regular.
• Standard weekly hours: [Number] hours per week.
• Work Schedule: [Days and Times of Work].
• Overtime:
  • Option A: Overtime eligible and will be paid at one and one-half times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Montana law.
  • Option B: Not eligible for overtime.

4. Breaks

• Montana law does not mandate meal or rest breaks. However, the Employer's policy is as follows:
• Option A: Employee will receive a [Number] minute unpaid meal break after [Number] hours of work.
• Option B: Employee will receive [Number] paid [Minute] rest breaks.

5. Compensation

• The Employee's hourly wage is [Dollar Amount]. This is no less than Montana's minimum wage.
• Pay Frequency: [Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly].
• Payment Method: [Direct Deposit, Check].
• Wage Deductions:
  • Option A: Deductions will be made for legally required taxes and contributions.
  • Option B: Deductions for cash register shortages are [Permitted/Not Permitted] subject to Employee’s written consent, as required by Montana law.
  • Option C: No other deductions will be made without the Employee’s written consent.

6. Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans.
• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Health Insurance: [Yes/No]
  • Dental Insurance: [Yes/No]
  • Vision Insurance: [Yes/No]
  • Retirement/401(k) Plan: [Yes/No]
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave): [Specify Accrual Rate and Policy]
  • Montana-Recognized Holidays: [List Holidays]
  • Employee Discounts: [Specify Discount]
  • Workers’ Compensation: Yes, as required by Montana law.
  • Unemployment Insurance: Yes, as required by Montana law.

7. Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior cashier or retail experience preferred.
• Minimum age of [Age - either 16 or 18, depending on alcohol/tobacco sales] if handling alcohol/tobacco.
• Ability to stand for extended hours.
• Ability to accurately count and reconcile cash.
• Customer service skills.

8. Compliance

• The Employee will comply with all company policies and procedures, including cash handling, code of conduct, and loss prevention policies.
• The Employee will comply with all Montana state laws and regulations, including those related to alcohol/tobacco sales and minimum age requirements.

9. Uniform & Appearance

• The Employee will adhere to the Employer's uniform and appearance standards. [Describe Standards].
• Locker/Storage Policy: [Describe Policy].

10. Confidentiality

• The Employee will maintain the confidentiality of company financial figures, customer payment data, and other sensitive company information.

11. Equal Opportunity Employer

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and Montana state laws regarding anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.
• The Employer complies with the Montana Human Rights Act.

12. Background Checks

• Option A: A background check will be conducted prior to employment.
• Option B: No background check will be conducted.

13. At-Will Employment

• This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to Montana law.
• Voluntary Resignation: The Employee is requested to provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• Final Pay: The Employer will provide the Employee with a final paycheck in accordance with Montana law.
• Return of Property: Upon termination, the Employee will return all company property, including keys, uniforms, and other materials.

14. Complaints & Safety

• The Employee may report workplace complaints to [Designated Contact Person/Department].
• The Employer complies with OSHA and Montana Department of Labor workplace safety standards.
• Workplace Injuries: The Employee will report any workplace injuries immediately to [Designated Contact Person/Department].

15. Payroll Recordkeeping

• The Employer will maintain accurate payroll records as required by Montana law.
• Option A: The Employee authorizes the Employer to provide electronic wage statements.
• Option B: The Employee will receive paper wage statements.

16. Prohibited Conduct

• The Employee is prohibited from engaging in unauthorized removal of store merchandise, accepting unauthorized discounts, tampering with transaction records, or sharing register access credentials.

17. Outside Employment

• Option A: Outside employment is permitted as long as it does not interfere with the Employee's job performance or create a conflict of interest.
• Option B: Outside employment is prohibited without prior written approval from the Employer.

18. Dispute Resolution

• In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through [Mediation, Arbitration, or other procedure].
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana.

19. Restrictive Covenants

• Option A: None.
• Option B: Employee agrees not to solicit employees or customers of Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.

20. Severability

• If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

21. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

22. Amendment

• This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.
• The employer reserves the right to make changes to policies at any time with proper notice to the employee.

23. Signatures

• IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
• ____________________________
  [Employer Name]
• By: ____________________________
  [Employer Representative Name]
  [Employer Representative Title]
• ____________________________
  [Employee Name]
• Employee acknowledges receipt of a signed copy of this Agreement.