Nebraska office manager employment contract template

Nebraska Office Manager Employment Contract

This Nebraska Office Manager Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date] by and between:

[Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and

[Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Office Manager, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.

Option B: Employer offers Employee employment as a full-time Office Manager, contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

2. Work Location

Option A: The primary work location shall be at Employer's office located at [Office Address, City, State], Nebraska.

Option B: Employee will be required to coordinate operations across multiple office locations within Nebraska, specifically: [List of Nebraska Office Locations].

Option C: This position offers a hybrid work arrangement. Employee will work at the Employer's office located at [Office Address, City, State], Nebraska, [Number] days per week, and remotely [Number] days per week. The remote work location must be within the State of Nebraska. All remote work is subject to Employer's remote work policy.

Option D: This position is fully remote. The Employee is required to reside in the State of Nebraska. The Employee must maintain a secure workspace and comply with all Employer policies while working remotely.

3. Job Title and Duties

Option A: The Employee's job title shall be Office Manager.

Option B: The Employee's job title shall be [Specific Office Manager Title, e.g., Senior Office Manager].

The Employee's duties shall include, but are not limited to:

Administrative tasks (e.g., answering phones, managing correspondence, scheduling appointments)

Office operations management

Supervision of office staff [Specify number or team]

Vendor relations

Facilities oversight

Records management

Payroll and/or HR coordination [Specify scope of responsibilities]

Enforcement of workplace policies

Managing office supply chains

Equipment and technology maintenance

Calendaring and meeting arrangements

Acting as liaison between executive management and staff

Ensuring compliance with OSHA workplace standards and Nebraska-specific safety requirements.

Maintaining EEO records as required.

Managing workers' compensation reporting in compliance with Nebraska law.

4. Skills and Qualifications

Option A: Employee represents they possess proficiency with office software systems (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace).

Option B: Employee represents they possess experience with HRIS systems (e.g., [HRIS System Name]).

Option C: Employee represents they possess bookkeeping/accounting experience.

Option D: Employee represents they are familiar with Nebraska workplace safety standards.

Option E: Employee represents they possess strong communication abilities.

5. Reporting Structure and Authority

Option A: Employee shall report directly to [Supervisor Name], whose title is [Supervisor Title].

Option B: Employee shall report to a reporting committee comprised of [List of Committee Members/Titles].

Option C: Employee has authority over staff hiring/firing decisions subject to approval by [Approving Authority Name/Title].

Option D: Employee has authority to discipline, onboard, and schedule staff.

Option E: Employee has financial approval authority up to [Dollar Amount] per transaction.

6. Compensation

Option A: Employer shall pay Employee an annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable in accordance with Employer's standard payroll schedule.

Option B: Employer shall pay Employee an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount].

Option C: Employee is classified as an exempt employee and is not eligible for overtime pay. This classification meets the requirements for exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Nebraska law, based on the nature of the Employee's duties.

Option D: Employee is classified as a non-exempt employee and is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Nebraska law. Overtime work must be pre-approved by [Approving Authority Name/Title].

Option E: Employee may be eligible for a discretionary performance bonus, the amount and criteria for which are determined at Employer's sole discretion.

7. Benefits

Option A: Employee shall be eligible to participate in Employer's health, dental, and vision insurance plans, subject to the terms and conditions of those plans. Eligibility begins [Number] days after the start of employment.

Option B: Employee shall accrue paid vacation time at a rate of [Number] days per year. Accrual and usage of vacation time are subject to Employer's vacation policy.

Option C: Employee shall accrue paid sick leave in accordance with Employer's sick leave policy.

Option D: Employee shall be entitled to paid time off for Nebraska recognized public holidays.

Option E: Employer offers a 401(k) retirement plan. Employee eligibility and participation are subject to the plan documents.

Option F: Employee may be eligible for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements under federal and Nebraska law.

Option G: The employee is eligible for [number] days of bereavement leave per year.

Option H: The employee is eligible for jury duty/civic leave in compliance with Nebraska law.

8. Confidentiality and Data Protection

Employee acknowledges that during the course of employment, Employee will have access to confidential information of Employer.

Employee agrees to hold all confidential information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party.

Employee acknowledges their obligations under the Nebraska Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

This confidentiality obligation shall continue after termination of employment.

9. Intellectual Property

Employee agrees that any original procedures, documentation, process improvements, or manuals authored by Employee during the course of employment shall be the sole property of Employer.

Employer shall have the right to use, publish, or train others on such materials at its sole discretion.

10. Performance and Conduct

Employee shall perform their duties in a professional and ethical manner.

Employee shall adhere to Employer's anti-harassment and anti-discrimination policy, which is compliant with the Nebraska Fair Employment Practices Act.

Employee shall participate in required staff meetings.

Employee shall comply with all workplace safety procedures and drills.

11. Use of Employer Technology

Employee shall use Employer's technology and electronic devices in accordance with Employer's acceptable use policy.

Employee acknowledges that Employer may monitor Employee's use of Employer's technology.

12. Performance Evaluation

Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually].

Employee will have a probationary period of [Number] days.

13. Termination

Option A: This is an at-will employment relationship, and either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable Nebraska law.

Option B: Employee is required to provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.

Option C: Employer may terminate Employee's employment for cause, including but not limited to, [List examples of cause, e.g., misconduct, insubordination, violation of company policy].

Upon termination, Employee shall return all company property.

Final pay will be disbursed in accordance with Nebraska law.

14. Post-Employment Restrictions

Option A: During the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, Employee shall not solicit any of Employer's clients or employees. This restriction is limited to the geographic area of [Geographic Area] and is intended to protect Employer's legitimate business interests, as permitted under Nebraska law.

Option B: Employee shall not disparage Employer or its products or services at any time.

Option C: Employee agrees not to disclose any confidential information learned during employment, even after termination.

15. Outside Employment

Employee shall disclose any outside employment or potential conflicts of interest to Employer.

16. Modification

Employer reserves the right to modify job duties, reporting structures, and office policies with reasonable notice, provided such changes comply with Nebraska employment law.

17. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through internal dispute escalation, followed by mediation in [City, State]. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to binding arbitration in [City, State].

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 shall be in the state and federal courts located in [County, Nebraska].

18. Compliance with Nebraska Law

Employee shall comply with all applicable Nebraska laws and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to mandatory reporting (e.g., workplace injuries), workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and occupational health and safety.

19. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Employer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and all employment decisions will be made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

20. Document Retention

Employee shall maintain accurate and complete records as required by Nebraska law and Employer policy, including but not limited to payroll records, HR records, and safety/incident documentation.

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: [Date]