Nebraska office assistant employment contract template

Nebraska Full-Time Office Assistant Employment Agreement

This Agreement is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position

• The Employer hereby employs the Employee as a Full-Time Office Assistant.
• The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform faithfully and diligently the duties and responsibilities assigned to them.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Document preparation and management.
• Reception duties (answering phones, greeting visitors).
• Mail handling and distribution.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Office supply management.
• Calendaring and scheduling for [Supervisor Name/Title].
• Providing customer service.
• Filing (physical and electronic) and maintaining records in compliance with Nebraska record-keeping standards.
• Internal communication support.
• Use of [Specific software, e.g., QuickBooks, government portal] for administrative tasks.

2. Duties

• The Employee shall perform all duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer or [Supervisor Name/Title].
• The Employee reports directly to [Supervisor Name/Title].
• Option A: The Employee will also coordinate with the [Department Name] department.
• Option B: The Employee will not coordinate with other departments.

3. Work Schedule and Location

• The Employee's regular working hours will be [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the week], for a total of [Number] hours per week.
• The primary work location is [Employer Address], within the State of Nebraska.
• Option A: Remote or hybrid work is strictly prohibited.
• Option B: Remote or hybrid work may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to Employer approval.

4. Employment Status

• The Employee's employment is "at-will."
• "At-will" employment means that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject to applicable Nebraska law.

5. Compensation

• Option A: The Employee will be paid at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: The Employee will be paid a salary of [Dollar Amount] per [Week/Bi-week/Month].
• All wages will be paid in accordance with Nebraska law.
• Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over forty (40) in a workweek, in accordance with Nebraska law.
• The Employer will deduct applicable taxes and withholdings from the Employee's pay, as required by law.

6. Timekeeping and Breaks

• The Employee is responsible for accurately recording all hours worked using the Employer's designated timekeeping system.
• The Employee will be entitled to a [Number] minute unpaid meal break each day. This break will occur approximately at [Time].
• While Nebraska law does not require rest breaks for adult employees, the employee may take short, reasonable breaks as needed, subject to supervisor approval and workload demands.

7. Bonus

• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a performance-based bonus, the terms of which are detailed in Exhibit A.
• Option B: The Employee is not eligible for a bonus.

8. 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.
• Retirement/401(k) plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Nebraska state holidays.
• Jury duty leave.
• Bereavement leave.
• Option A: Paid sick leave.
• Option B: Parking.
• Option C: Uniform stipend.
• Option D: Professional development support.
• Details of the benefit plans are outlined in the Employee Handbook.

9. 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 to [Contact Person and/or Title] immediately.

10. Equal Opportunity Employment

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Nebraska Fair Employment Practice Act and all applicable federal laws.
• The Employer does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, age, national origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
• The Employer maintains a strict policy against harassment of any kind.
• Any employee who believes they have been subjected to discrimination or harassment should report it to [Contact Person and/or Title].

11. Confidentiality

• The Employee acknowledges that they will have access to confidential and proprietary information of the Employer and its customers.
• The Employee agrees to hold such information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, either during or after employment.
• The Employee will comply with all applicable privacy laws, including Nebraska's data security laws, regarding the handling of sensitive information.

12. Restrictive Covenants

• The Employee agrees that during employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee will not solicit the Employer’s customers or employees.
• This restriction applies only within a [Specific geographic area, e.g., radius] of the Employer’s principal place of business in Nebraska, or the relevant geographic scope of assigned work.
• The parties agree this is a reasonable restriction to protect the Employer’s legitimate business interests, given the Employee’s role.
• This section does not restrict the Employee from working in any other industry or in any other capacity that does not directly compete with the Employer’s business and does not involve the use or disclosure of confidential information.

13. Use of Employer Property

• The Employee agrees to use the Employer's communication systems, computers, and office equipment solely for business purposes.
• The Employee is prohibited from using these resources for personal gain or competitive activities.
• The Employer reserves the right to monitor the Employee's use of these resources.

14. Workplace Conduct

• The Employee is expected to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• The Employee must adhere to the Employer's dress code, which is [Description of dress code].
• The Employee must be punctual and reliable.

15. Time Off Requests

• The Employee must request time off in advance, using the Employer's designated procedure.
• All time off requests are subject to approval by [Supervisor Name/Title].

16. Termination

• The Employee may resign at any time by providing [Number] weeks' written notice to the Employer.
• The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment at any time, with or without cause, subject to applicable Nebraska law.
• Upon termination of employment, the Employee will receive their final paycheck, including all accrued and unused PTO, in accordance with Nebraska law.

17. Return of Property

• Upon termination of employment, the Employee must return all Employer property, including keys, badges, electronic devices, records, and any other office materials.

18. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the Nebraska Uniform Arbitration Act.
• The parties agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through internal complaint resolution procedures. If those procedures are unsuccessful, the parties may agree to mediation or arbitration.
• This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska. The exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any legal action arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be in the state and federal courts located in [County Name], Nebraska.

19. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written.
• This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by both parties.

20. Right to Copy and Review

• The Employee acknowledges the right to receive a copy of this executed agreement.
• The Employee is encouraged to review this agreement with legal counsel or resources from the Nebraska Workforce Development if desired.

21. Optional Clauses

• Option A: The Employee will participate in office safety drills and emergency procedures as directed by the Employer.
• Option B: The Employee will complete HIPAA training.

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

[Employer Full Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Full Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________