Nebraska assembler employment contract template

Nebraska Assembler Employment Contract

This Nebraska Assembler Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a company organized and existing under the laws of Nebraska, with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hereby hires the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment with the Employer, as a full-time Assembler.

Option A: Job Duties

The Employee’s duties will include, but are not limited to: interpreting technical drawings and blueprints; manual and machine assembly of parts and products; operation of specific machinery, tools, and fixtures commonly used in Nebraska manufacturing; performing quality control checks and documenting defects; adhering to production quotas and timelines; reporting any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards; participating in team meetings and production briefings; following all company, OSHA, and Nebraska safety protocols, including use of required PPE; proper handling of hazardous materials in compliance with Nebraska and federal regulations; maintaining clean and organized workspaces; logging time and production data on Nebraska-compliant forms or digital systems; and fulfilling any job-specific physical demands, such as prolonged standing, lifting requirements, or repetitive tasks.

Option B: Other Duties as Assigned

The Employee shall also perform such other duties as are reasonably assigned by the Employer from time to time.

2. Work Location and Schedule

Option A: Primary Work Location

The Employee’s primary work location will be at [Work Location Address] in Nebraska.

Option B: Multiple Work Locations

The Employee may be required to work at other locations in Nebraska as needed.

Option C: Attendance and Punctuality

The Employee is expected to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

Option D: Shift Scheduling

Option 1: Fixed Shift: The Employee's shift will be [Shift Time].

Option 2: Rotating Shift: The Employee’s shift schedule will rotate according to a schedule provided by the Employer.

Option E: Overtime

The Employee may be required to work overtime as needed. Overtime will be compensated at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee’s regular hourly rate for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek, as required by Nebraska law.

Option F: Meal and Rest Breaks

The Employee will be provided with meal and rest breaks in accordance with Nebraska law and company policy.

3. Employment Status

Option A: Full-Time

The Employee's position is full-time, with a standard work week of [Number] hours.

4. Compensation

Option A: Hourly Rate

The Employee will be compensated at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour.

Option B: Salary

The Employee will be compensated at an annual salary of [Dollar Amount], paid [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly, monthly].

Option C: Wage Statements

The Employee will receive itemized wage statements as required by Nebraska law.

Option D: Bonuses/Incentives

Option 1: Production Bonus: The Employee may be eligible for a production-based bonus as determined by the Employer.

Option 2: Attendance Incentive: The Employee may be eligible for an attendance incentive as determined by the Employer.

5. Benefits

Option A: Health Insurance

The Employee will be eligible to participate in the Employer’s health insurance plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

Option B: Dental and Vision Insurance

The Employee will be eligible to participate in the Employer’s dental and vision insurance plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the plans.

Option C: Vacation and Paid Time Off

The Employee will accrue vacation and paid time off in accordance with the Employer's policy. Nebraska law does not mandate paid sick leave, so the Employer's policy will govern sick leave accrual, if any.

Option D: Paid Holidays

The Employee will be entitled to the following paid holidays: [List of Holidays].

Option E: Retirement Plan

The Employee will be eligible to participate in the Employer’s [Retirement Plan Name, e.g., 401(k)] plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

Option F: Other Benefits

The Employee may be eligible for short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the plans. The Employee will be covered by workers’ compensation insurance as required by Nebraska law.

6. Training

Option A: Safety Training

The Employee will be required to complete mandatory safety training, including but not limited to [List Specific Training, e.g., Lockout/Tagout, Forklift Certification], as required by Nebraska and OSHA regulations.

Option B: Skills Training

The Employee will be required to participate in ongoing skills training as deemed necessary by the Employer.

7. Reporting Structure and Teamwork

Option A: Reporting

The Employee will report to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

Option B: Teamwork

The Employee is expected to work effectively with other assemblers, warehouse staff, quality control, and engineering teams.

8. Harassment and Discrimination

The Employer prohibits workplace harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on any class protected by Nebraska and federal law, including but not limited to age, race, sex, disability, national origin, religion, and Vietnam era veteran status. The Employer has established grievance and reporting procedures for addressing such issues.

9. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary blueprints, designs, trade secrets, customer lists, production methods, and pricing information, as permitted by Nebraska law.

10. Intellectual Property

Any intellectual property developed by the Employee during their employment, including assembly processes or tool modifications, shall be the sole property of the Employer as a "work for hire" under Nebraska law.

11. Restrictive Covenants (Consider carefully in light of Nebraska law)

Option A: Non-Solicitation (Use with caution and tailor narrowly)

During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination, the Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s customers or employees. This provision is intended to be reasonable in scope and duration, as Nebraska non-compete enforceability is limited.

Option B: No Restrictive Covenant

No restrictive covenants apply to this employment agreement.

12. Drug and Alcohol Policy

The Employee is subject to the Employer’s anti-drug and alcohol use policies, which comply with Nebraska law. This may include pre-employment, random, and/or post-incident testing.

13. At-Will Employment

The Employee’s employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Nebraska law. Final paychecks will be delivered by the next regular payday after termination, as per Nebraska statute.

14. Workplace Injury Reporting

The Employee agrees to promptly report any workplace injuries to the Employer. The Employee is entitled to Nebraska workers’ compensation benefits. The Employer’s workers’ compensation insurance carrier is [Insurance Carrier Name], contact [Contact Information]. The Employee has the right to seek an independent medical examination under Nebraska law.

15. Union Activities

The Employee has the right to join/form unions or participate in collective bargaining under Nebraska’s right-to-work laws. The Employee is subject to the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

16. Modification of Job Duties

The Employer may modify the Employee’s job duties or reassign the Employee due to operational needs.

17. Certifications and Licenses

The Employee is required to maintain the following certifications or licenses: [List Certifications/Licenses, e.g., Forklift Certification].

18. Attendance and Punctuality

The Employee is required to adhere to the Employer’s policies on attendance, punctuality, absence notification, and documentation for sick or injury leave.

19. Technology and Equipment Usage

The Employee is required to comply with the Employer’s policies on the use of workplace technology and equipment.

20. COVID-19 Protocols

The Employee agrees to comply with the Employer’s COVID-19 and infectious disease protocols, as mandated by Nebraska DHHS or OSHA (if applicable).

21. Disciplinary Action

The Employee is subject to the Employer’s disciplinary processes and progressive counseling/termination procedures, which comply with Nebraska law.

22. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the courts of Nebraska or through other appropriate dispute resolution forums.

23. Modification

The Employer reserves the right to modify the terms of this Agreement as needed to meet operational requirements or legal updates.

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

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[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]