Nebraska retail sales associate employment contract template

Nebraska Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract

This Nebraska Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State] [Business Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Full Address] (the "Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Full Address] (the "Employee").

1. Position and Job Duties

The Employer hires the Employee as a Retail Sales Associate.

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

• Direct in-store customer service.
• Merchandising and stocking shelves.
• Maintaining product knowledge.
• Handling sales transactions and operating the POS system.
• Cash handling and credit card processing.
• Managing returns/exchanges under store and Nebraska return/refund statutes.
• Assisting with inventory counts and loss prevention, aligning with Nebraska retail theft/loss prevention law.
• Following daily opening and closing protocols.
• Maintaining store cleanliness.
• Following store safety and operational procedures.
• Actively participating in sales promotions and upselling.
• Mandatory attendance at sales training sessions and staff meetings.

2. Reporting and Supervision

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

The chain of command is: Retail Sales Associate -> Shift Leader -> Store Manager -> District Manager.

The Employee is required to check in with their supervisor at the beginning of each shift.

The Employee is required to submit an end-of-shift report.

3. Employment Type and Work Hours

The Employee is hired as a full-time employee, as defined under Nebraska law.

Option A: The standard work week is [Number] hours per week.

Option B: Work hours will vary based on a schedule determined by the Employer.

The Employee is required to work assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Scheduling Protocol: [Briefly describe scheduling procedures].

Flexible scheduling (if applicable): [Describe flexible scheduling, if any].

The Employee is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Nebraska law.

Break Entitlements: [Describe Break policy. Note Nebraska law doesn't mandate meal or rest breaks for adults.]

4. Compensation

The Employee's hourly rate is $[Hourly Rate], which is at or above the Nebraska state and federal minimum wage.

Overtime pay will be calculated at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as per Nebraska law.

Pay periods are [Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly].

Payment method is [Direct Deposit/Check].

Option A: The Employee is eligible for commissions as described in Exhibit A.

Option B: The Employee is eligible for bonuses as described in Exhibit B.

5. Benefits

Option A: The Employee is eligible for health insurance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's health insurance plan.

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for health insurance.

Option A: The Employee is eligible for dental and vision insurance, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's dental and vision insurance plan.

Option B: The Employee is not eligible for dental and vision insurance.

Option A: The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer's 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility requirements.

Option B: The Employer does not offer a 401(k) plan.

Paid Time Off (PTO): [Detail PTO policy: vacation, personal, sick leave. Note Nebraska does not require sick leave.]

Recognized Holidays: [List company-recognized holidays].

Employee/Store Discounts: [Describe employee discount policy].

Option A: Tuition reimbursement is available, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in Exhibit C.

Option B: Tuition reimbursement is not available.

Option A: Disability and life insurance benefits are offered.

Option B: Disability and life insurance benefits are not offered.

6. Dress Code and Personal Appearance

The Employee is required to adhere to the Employer's dress code as described in Exhibit D.

Specific footwear or attire requirements for health/safety: [Describe any specific footwear/attire requirements].

7. Confidentiality

The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all cash handling procedures, sales transaction records, customer data, and proprietary store procedures.

The Employee will protect store customer lists, trade secrets, and vendor information.

The confidentiality obligations extend beyond the term of employment, consistent with Nebraska law.

8. Loss Prevention

The Employee must follow store policies regarding suspected shoplifting or theft.

The Employee acknowledges the use of surveillance/CCTV in the store.

The Employee has a duty to report loss prevention incidents.

9. Conduct and Behavioral Expectations

The Employee will comply with the Employer's code of ethics.

The Employee will follow established procedures for resolving customer complaints.

The Employer maintains a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment, consistent with Nebraska Equal Opportunity Employment requirements.

10. At-Will Employment

Employment is at-will, as governed by Nebraska law. Either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as required for final wage payment.

Voluntary Resignation: [Describe process for voluntary resignation].

Store-Initiated Termination: [Describe process for store-initiated termination].

Immediate Dismissal: [Describe reasons for immediate dismissal, e.g., theft, violence].

Wage Payment Upon Separation: [Outline wage payment rules upon separation consistent with Nebraska law.]

Return of Property: The Employee must return all store uniforms, keys, badges, and equipment upon termination.

11. Compliance with Laws

The Employer will comply with all applicable Nebraska and federal wage and hour laws.

The Employer participates in E-Verify and verifies the Employee's eligibility to work in the U.S.

The Employer will post mandatory minimum wage and labor law posters at the employment site.

12. Non-Compete

Option A: The Employee agrees to the non-compete agreement outlined in Exhibit E. (Note: Nebraska generally disfavors broad non-competes for retail staff; any restrictions must be narrowly tailored).

Option B: There is no non-compete agreement in effect.

13. Occupational Health and Safety

The Employee will adhere to all mandatory occupational health and safety policies.

The Employee is responsible for following store safety procedures.

The Employee will report any workplace injury or accident immediately.

The Employer provides workers' compensation coverage as required by Nebraska law.

14. Dispute Resolution

The parties agree to attempt to resolve any workplace disputes through the Employer's HR department.

The Employer's escalation protocol is: [Describe the escalation protocol.].

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nebraska. Venue for any disputes or litigation shall be in [County Name] County, Nebraska.

15. Drug and Alcohol Testing

Option A: The Employee is subject to drug and alcohol testing as outlined in Exhibit F, per the Nebraska Drug-Free Workplace Act or store practice.

Option B: The Employee is not subject to drug and alcohol testing.

16. Required Registrations/Licensing

Option A: The Employee must maintain all required professional registrations/licensing, such as [Specify license, e.g. Pharmacy Technician].

Option B: No professional registrations or licensing are required for this position.

17. Communication Systems

The Employee will use the Employer's communication systems as directed.

Restrictions on use of personal cell phones/electronics during shifts: [Detail Restrictions].

The Employee will adhere to the Employer's social media guidelines.

The Employee consents to video/audio monitoring, consistent with Nebraska and federal privacy law.

18. Acknowledgment Forms

The Employee acknowledges receipt of the following policies:

• Code of Conduct (Exhibit G)
• Confidentiality Policy (Exhibit H)
• Anti-Harassment Policy (Exhibit I)
• Wage Acknowledgment (Exhibit J)

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: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________