Nebraska IT assistant employment contract template

Nebraska IT Assistant Employment Agreement

This Nebraska IT Assistant Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], a [State of Formation] [Business Entity Type] with its principal business address at [Employer Address] and Nebraska State Registration Number (if applicable) [Employer Registration Number] (the "Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] with an emergency contact of [Emergency Contact Name] at [Emergency Contact Phone Number] (the "Employee").

1. Position

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a full-time IT Assistant.
• Job Description: The Employee’s duties and responsibilities are detailed in the attached Job Description (Exhibit A), which includes, but is not limited to:
  • User technical support (in-person and remote).
  • Hardware/software troubleshooting.
  • Help desk ticketing.
  • System monitoring.
  • Network setup and maintenance.
  • Asset inventory management.
  • Basic cybersecurity tasks.
  • Hardware/software installation.
  • User onboarding/offboarding.
  • Data backup execution.
  • IT policy enforcement.
  • Documentation.
  • Participation in periodic IT audits.
  • Proficiency with: [List Technologies, Platforms, Operating Systems, Remote Support Tools, and Nebraska-Relevant Legal or Industry Software]
• Work Location:
  • Option A: The Employee will primarily work at the Employer’s office located at [Specific Office Address in Nebraska].
  • Option B: The Employee will work remotely, with occasional travel to [Specific Office Address in Nebraska] or client sites as needed.
  • Option C: Hybrid arrangement: [Describe specific in-office vs. remote schedule].

2. Employment Type and Work Hours

• The Employee is employed on a full-time basis.
• The Employee’s standard work schedule will be [Number] hours per week, typically from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
• Overtime:
  • Overtime work requires prior written approval from [Designated Supervisor/Manager].
  • 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 in excess of forty (40) in a workweek, as required by Nebraska law.
  • Timekeeping: The Employee is responsible for accurately recording all hours worked, including overtime, using [Designated Timekeeping System/Method].
• Lunch and Breaks: The Employee is entitled to a [Number] minute unpaid lunch break and [Number] paid rest breaks per [Number] hour workday, in accordance with Nebraska law.

3. Compensation

• Base Salary/Wage:
  • Option A: The Employee shall receive a base salary of [Dollar Amount] per year, payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
  • Option B: The Employee shall receive an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount] per hour, payable [Payment Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Payment Method: Payment will be made via [Direct Deposit/Check].
• Overtime Rate: Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the Employee's regular hourly rate, in accordance with Nebraska and federal law.
• On-Call/Standby/After-Hours:
  • Option A: The Employee will be required to be on-call [Days/Times] and will receive [Dollar Amount] per [Day/Week] for on-call availability.
  • Option B: No on-call availability is required.
• Incentive Bonus/Certification Reimbursement:
  • Option A: The Employee is eligible for an annual incentive bonus of up to [Percentage]% of their base salary, based on performance against objectives outlined in Exhibit B.
  • Option B: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for the cost of [Specific Certification(s)] upon successful completion, subject to prior approval.

4. Benefits

• Health Insurance: The Employer offers a group health insurance plan, with details outlined in the employee benefits summary. Employee contribution is [Dollar Amount/Percentage] per pay period.
• Dental Insurance: The Employer offers a group dental insurance plan, with details outlined in the employee benefits summary. Employee contribution is [Dollar Amount/Percentage] per pay period.
• Vision Insurance: The Employer offers a group vision insurance plan, with details outlined in the employee benefits summary. Employee contribution is [Dollar Amount/Percentage] per pay period.
• Retirement Plan: The Employer offers a [401(k)/Other Retirement Plan], with details outlined in the employee benefits summary. Employer matching contribution is [Percentage]% up to [Percentage]% of employee contribution.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • The Employee will accrue [Number] days of PTO per year, in accordance with Nebraska law.
  • Unused PTO will be [Paid out upon termination/Subject to company policy], in accordance with Nebraska law.
• Holidays: The Employer observes the following paid holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Expense Reimbursement: The Employer will reimburse the Employee for all reasonable and necessary work-related expenses, including mileage at the current IRS rate, upon submission of proper documentation.
• Training: The Employer will provide/reimburse for [Specific Training Opportunities/Amount] related to the IT Assistant role.
• Parental Leave: The Employer provides parental leave in accordance with its company policy and applicable state and federal law. Details are available in the employee handbook.

5. Performance Evaluation

• The Employee’s performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually] by [Designated Supervisor/Manager].
• Performance criteria will include:
  • Response time to support requests.
  • User satisfaction metrics.
  • System uptime.
  • Incident reporting accuracy.
  • Asset inventory accuracy.

6. Reporting Structure

• The Employee will report to [Name of IT Manager/Team Lead], IT Manager.
• Escalation of technical issues should follow the process outlined in the IT Department SOP.
• Data breach or system incidents must be reported immediately to [Designated Contact/Department].
• The Employee is expected to participate in regular IT team meetings and training sessions.

7. Confidentiality

• The Employee acknowledges that during their employment, they will have access to confidential information belonging to the Employer and its clients.
• The Employee agrees to hold all such confidential information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, except as required by law or with the Employer’s prior written consent.
• This obligation extends to employee, customer, and vendor data and adheres to all IT security policies, acceptable use policies, and breach notification procedures as per Nebraska law.

8. Intellectual Property

• All inventions, discoveries, and intellectual property created by the Employee during the course of their employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.
• This includes any tools, scripts, process documentation, or proprietary solutions developed.
• Post-termination IP rights will be governed by Nebraska law. The Employee will adhere to the employer’s open-source contribution policy, if applicable.

9. Background Checks and Certifications

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• The Employee must possess and maintain [Required Certifications, if any].

10. Equal Employment Opportunity

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Nebraska and federal anti-discrimination laws, including the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act.
• The Employer does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, age, or any other protected characteristic.

11. Restrictive Covenants

• Non-Solicitation/Non-Disclosure:
  • Option A: During and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer’s clients or employees.
  • Option B: The Employee agrees not to disclose any confidential information of the Employer during or after their employment.
  • Option C: No restrictive covenants apply to this employment.
• Non-Compete: Nebraska law generally disfavors non-compete clauses. Any such clause must be narrowly tailored to protect legitimate business interests. [If a non-compete is used, it must be carefully drafted with Nebraska legal counsel].

12. Data Privacy and Security

• The Employee must comply with the Employer’s data privacy and security policies, including the secure handling of customer and employee personal information.
• The Employee acknowledges and will adhere to the Nebraska Data Breach Notification Act (Neb. Rev. Stat. §87-801 et seq.).

13. Equipment and Asset Return

• Upon termination of employment, the Employee must return all Employer-owned equipment and assets, including laptops, mobile phones, and access badges.
• Nebraska law-compliant deduction procedures will be followed if equipment is not returned, with written employee authorization required for payroll deductions.

14. Termination of Employment

• At-Will Employment: This is an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Nebraska law.
• Termination for Cause: The Employer may terminate the Employee’s employment for cause, which includes, but is not limited to, [List Examples of Cause, e.g., misconduct, insubordination, violation of company policy].
• Resignation: The Employee is required to provide [Number] weeks’ written notice of resignation.
• Final Wage Payment: The Employee’s final wages will be paid in accordance with Nebraska law.
• PTO Payout: Unused PTO will be [Paid out/Subject to Company Policy] upon termination, in accordance with Nebraska law.
• Severance:
  • Option A: The Employee is not eligible for severance pay.
  • Option B: The Employee may be eligible for severance pay in accordance with the Employer’s severance policy.

15. Workers’ Compensation

• The Employee is covered by the Employer’s workers’ compensation insurance, as required by Nebraska law.
• The Employee must report any work-related injuries or illnesses immediately to their supervisor.

16. Occupational Health and Safety

• The Employee must adhere to all occupational health and safety standards relevant to the IT environment, including ergonomics and electrical safety.
• The Employee has access to [Mental Health Support/Employee Assistance Program (EAP)], if offered.

17. Dispute Resolution

• The Employer and Employee agree to attempt to resolve any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement through good faith negotiation.
• Mediation/Arbitration: If negotiation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation or arbitration in Nebraska.

18. Governing Law

• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
• The venue for any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Nebraska.

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

____________________________
[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________
[Employer Representative Name and Title]

____________________________
[Employee Full Legal Name]

Exhibit A: Job Description

Exhibit B: Performance Objectives (if applicable)