New Jersey cashier employment contract template

New Jersey Cashier Employment Contract

This New Jersey Cashier Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of [Date], by and between:

• [Employer Legal Name], a [State of Incorporation/Formation] [Entity Type] with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and
• [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

Position and Job Description

• The Employer hires the Employee as a Cashier.
• Job Description: The Employee will perform the following duties:
  • Operating point-of-sale (POS) systems.
  • Handling cash, checks, credit/debit cards, and digital payments.
  • Processing sales transactions accurately.
  • Issuing receipts.
  • Reconciling daily cash drawers.
  • Managing returns and exchanges in accordance with the New Jersey Retail Installment Sales Act and company policies.
  • Ensuring compliance with age-restricted product sales (e.g., alcohol, tobacco, lottery tickets) per NJ State regulations.
  • Verifying identification as required by state law.
  • Reporting suspicious or fraudulent activity pursuant to New Jersey consumer protection and anti-theft regulations.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized checkout area.
  • Providing customer assistance with transaction issues.
  • Bagging merchandise where applicable.
  • Adhering to company dress code.
  • Participating in loss prevention protocols.
  • Accurately counting and depositing cash.
  • Preparing daily transaction reports.
  • Following New Jersey retail health and safety standards.

Employment Status

• Full-Time
  • The Employee's standard workweek will be [Number] hours.
  • The Employee's scheduled shifts will be [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
  • The Employee will receive breaks in accordance with New Jersey Wage and Hour Law.
  • If the Employee is under 18, rest and meal periods will comply with NJ youth worker rules.
• Part-Time
  • The Employee's standard workweek will be [Number] hours.
  • The Employee's scheduled shifts will be [Days of the Week], from [Start Time] to [End Time].
  • The Employee will receive breaks in accordance with New Jersey Wage and Hour Law.
  • If the Employee is under 18, rest and meal periods will comply with NJ youth worker rules.

Work Location

• The Employee’s primary work location is [Store Address], located in [City], New Jersey.
• Option A: The Employee may be required to commute to different stores in the [Region] area.
• Option B: The Employer will provide [Parking Arrangement/Commuting Assistance].

Compensation

• Hourly Wage: The Employee will be paid an hourly wage of [Dollar Amount], which is not less than New Jersey’s statutory minimum wage.
• Overtime: Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week.
• Payroll Schedule: The Employee will be paid [Weekly/Bi-Weekly].
• Method of Payment: The Employee will be paid via [Direct Deposit/Check/Paycard].
• Bonus: The Employee is eligible for the following bonuses:
  • Option A: Accuracy incentives
  • Option B: Team performance awards
  • Option C: Holiday pay

Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits:
  • Option A: Health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Option B: New Jersey-mandated paid sick leave (minimum 40 hours per year under NJ Earned Sick Leave Law)
  • Option C: Holiday pay
  • Option D: Paid vacation/personal time
  • Option E: Participation in employer 401(k) or pension plan
  • Option F: Uniform stipend of [Dollar Amount] per [Period].
  • Option G: Employee discounts

Compliance with New Jersey Laws

• The Employer complies with the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) and provides equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, age, or other NJ-protected categories.
• The Employer maintains an anti-harassment policy.
• Required workplace postings are displayed in accordance with New Jersey law.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

• The Employee shall safeguard customer financial data, protect store inventory records, and maintain confidentiality regarding company pricing and loss prevention strategies.
• The Employee will comply with the New Jersey Identity Theft Prevention Act regarding data access.

Cash Handling and Loss Prevention

• The Employee will immediately report any cash discrepancies to [Designated Person/Department].
• The Employee will adhere to company cash limit policies.
• The Employee will cooperate with investigations as required by New Jersey employment law.

Training Requirements

• The Employee will complete company cashier onboarding.
• The Employee will participate in regular compliance education for sales of regulated items and fraud detection.
• The Employee will complete relevant New Jersey retail compliance modules.

Performance Evaluation

• The Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually, semi-annually].
• Evaluation criteria will include transaction accuracy, customer service, cash variance, and punctuality.
• Disciplinary consequences will be tied to performance under New Jersey wrongful termination guidelines.

Workplace Conduct

• The Employee is expected to behave respectfully toward colleagues and customers.
• The Employee must adhere to company anti-theft and workplace conduct rules.
• The Employee is protected by New Jersey’s Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA).

Employment At-Will

• Unless otherwise superseded by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), this is an employment-at-will relationship, terminable by either party at any time, with or without cause or notice, except as otherwise required by applicable law.
• Voluntary Resignation: The Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice.
• Involuntary Termination: The Employer will comply with New Jersey final pay timeline requirements.
• The Employee must return all company property upon termination.
• The Employee may contest discipline or termination per NJ Department of Labor (NJDOL) requirements.

Workplace Safety

• The Employer maintains workplace safety measures in accordance with New Jersey Public Employees Occupational Safety and Health (PEOSH) and federal OSHA rules.
• Procedures are in place for robbery prevention, accident reporting, and workplace injury claims.
• The Employee is covered by workers’ compensation insurance and must report any incidents immediately.

Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation

• Non-compete clauses are rarely enforceable against cashiers in NJ and must comply with state fairness standards.
• This Agreement does not restrict post-employment work for general cashier positions unless supported by verifiable business necessity and reasonable geographic/scope/duration limitations.

Dispute Resolution

• The parties agree to attempt good faith negotiation, mediation, or arbitration prior to litigation.
• New Jersey law and courts have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes arising under this Agreement.

Acknowledgment

• The Employee acknowledges receipt of the following:
  • Mandatory company policies
  • Employee handbook
  • All New Jersey-required notices, including wage theft notice, anti-harassment postings, and Medicaid and family leave insurance rights.

Other Provisions

• The Employee is eligible for New Jersey Family Leave Insurance and Temporary Disability Benefits.
• The Employee’s employment is [Union/Non-Union] and governed by [Name of CBA, if applicable].
• The Employee is required to participate in mandatory anti-harassment and workplace safety meetings.

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]