New Hampshire IT assistant employment contract template

New Hampshire IT Assistant Employment Agreement

This New Hampshire IT Assistant Employment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], located at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Position and Job Description

Option A: IT Assistant

Option B: [Alternative Job Title]

The Employee is hired as an IT Assistant. The Employee will perform the following duties:

• Provide help desk support via phone, email, and in-person.
• Install and configure hardware and software, including Windows, Mac, and Linux systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain network infrastructure, including switches, routers, and wireless access points.
• Manage system user accounts and permissions.
• Update antivirus software and monitor system security.
• Schedule and perform data backups.
• Provide end-user training on software and hardware.
• Maintain inventory of IT equipment.
• Assist with hardware procurement.
• Comply with cybersecurity procedures.
• Document IT procedures and incidents in the [Ticketing System].
• Expected response time for support requests is [Time Frame].
• Reports to the [IT Manager/Lead Technician Name].
• Adhere to standards for customer service as outlined in the employee handbook.

2. Work Location

Option A: The Employee's primary work location is [Employer Address, City, NH].

Option B: The Employee may work remotely [Percentage of Time] subject to Employer approval and adherence to the remote access policy.

• The Employee will be responsible for maintaining a secure and private workspace.
• The Employer will provide the Employee with necessary IT equipment, including a laptop, monitor, and software licenses.
• The Employee will adhere to all New Hampshire data privacy and security rules.

3. Employment Type and Work Hours

Option A: Full-time. The Employee's work week will consist of [Number] hours per week, generally from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.

Option B: Part-time. The Employee's work week will consist of [Number] hours per week, as scheduled by the Employer.

• The Employee may be required to participate in an on-call rotation.
• The Employee is/is not eligible for overtime pay. Overtime will be paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• Rest and meal breaks will be provided in accordance with company policy.

4. Compensation

Option A: The Employee's annual salary will be [Dollar Amount], payable in [Pay Period Frequency] installments.

Option B: The Employee's hourly wage will be [Dollar Amount].

• Pay periods are [Frequency]. Payments will be made via direct deposit.
• The Employee is/is not eligible for bonuses based on [Bonus Criteria].
• The Employee is/is not eligible for call-back pay or stipends for special IT projects.
• The Employer confirms that the wage meets the New Hampshire minimum wage requirement.

5. Benefits

Option A: 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 plan [401k, etc.]
• Voluntary benefits
• Paid sick leave [Number of Days]
• Vacation time [Number of Days]
• Recognized New Hampshire state holidays
• Training/education reimbursement for IT certifications
• Technology or home office stipend [Dollar Amount]

Option B: The employee will not be eligible for the benefits mentioned above.

6. Intellectual Property

All hardware configurations, scripts, documentation, custom software, and IT procedures created by the Employee within the scope of their employment are the exclusive property of the Employer.

The Employee must obtain pre-approval for the use of open-source software or contributions to public IT forums/networking projects.

7. Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive company and client data, user credentials, network diagrams, and access logs.

The Employee must adhere to company, industry, and New Hampshire-specific cybersecurity and privacy requirements.

The Employee will securely handle and destroy confidential information upon separation.

8. Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation

Option A: The Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer within [Geographic Area] for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, provided that this agreement is provided to the employee prior to an offer being accepted and is reasonable in duration, geography, and scope in accordance with RSA 275:70.

Option B: The Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's clients or employees for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment and will not disclose confidential company information.

9. Termination

Option A: At-will employment. The Employee's employment is "at-will" and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Option B: Termination with cause. The Employer may terminate the Employee's employment for cause, including but not limited to [Examples of Cause].

• The Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
• Upon termination, the Employee will receive final wage payment within [72 hours/Next Regular Payday], as required by RSA 275:44.
• The Employee must promptly return all company equipment, including laptops, phones, ID badges, software, and passwords.

10. Acceptable Use and Security

The Employee must comply with all acceptable use policies and information security standards.

The Employee will participate in IT security training as required.

The Employee is prohibited from unauthorized access to or use of company systems.

11. Security Incident Reporting

The Employee is responsible for monitoring user compliance, identifying and escalating security incidents, and reporting breaches.

The Employee will comply with all applicable New Hampshire and federal breach notification laws.

12. Anti-Discrimination

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all New Hampshire and federal employment anti-discrimination laws, including those prohibiting discrimination based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and other protected categories.

The Employer prohibits workplace harassment and promotes professional conduct and inclusion.

13. Dispute Resolution

Option A: All disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved through internal dispute resolution procedures.

Option B: All disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be submitted to mediation or arbitration prior to litigation.

• This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New Hampshire.
• The forum for any disputes will be in New Hampshire.
• Nothing in this section alters the at-will nature of employment.

14. Workers' Compensation

The Employer maintains workers' compensation insurance as required by New Hampshire law.

The Employee must report any work-related injuries or illnesses immediately.

The Employee must comply with all applicable OSHA and state-specific workplace safety rules.

15. Other Provisions

The Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Employer's IT policies and employee handbook.

The use of personal devices for work is/is not permitted, subject to the BYOD policy.

This offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and reference verification.

The Employee represents that they are eligible to work in the United States.

The Employee is required to maintain [Required Certifications] IT certifications.

The Employer reserves the right to inspect employer-provided IT equipment.

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

This Agreement may be amended only by a written instrument signed by both parties.

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: