North Carolina assembler employment contract template

North Carolina Assembler Employment Contract

This North Carolina Assembler Employment Contract (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between:

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

1. Position:

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time Assembler.

• Option A: Full-Time
• Option B: Part-Time (if part-time, specify hours per week: [Hours])

2. Job Responsibilities:

Employee shall perform the following duties, as assigned by the Employer:

• Assembly of mechanical, electrical, or electronic components.
• Use of hand and power tools specific to the Employer's facility.
• Reading and interpreting assembly instructions, technical diagrams, and blueprints.
• Compliance with quality assurance standards and safety regulations.
• Adherence to manufacturing production schedules.
• Routine equipment inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Accurate recordkeeping of assembly work performed.
• Reporting of defective parts or safety hazards.
• Participation in mandatory safety training under OSHA and North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) regulations.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Active involvement in process improvement initiatives related to assembly operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

3. Skills and Qualifications:

Employee must possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Ability to lift [Weight] pounds.
• Attention to detail.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers).
• Option A: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Option B: Specific certification(s): [Certification Name]

4. Reporting Structure and Performance Evaluation:

Employee shall report to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title]. Employee's performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually] based on productivity, quality, and adherence to safety standards.

• Expected Productivity Targets: [Specify targets, e.g., units assembled per hour]
• Performance Evaluation Procedures: [Describe procedures]

5. Workplace and Shift Work:

The primary workplace is located at [Plant/Facility Address] in North Carolina.

• Option A: No shift work required.
• Option B: Shift work required:
  • Shift: [Day/Night/Rotating]
  • Hours: [Start Time] to [End Time]
  • Overtime Expectations: [Describe, e.g., mandatory overtime on weekends]

6. Work Hours and Breaks:

Regular work hours are [Number] hours per day, [Number] days per week. Employee is entitled to minimum meal and rest breaks as required by North Carolina law.

• Meal Breaks: [Length and timing, e.g., 30-minute unpaid meal break after 5 hours of work]
• Rest Breaks: [Length and timing, e.g., Two 15-minute paid rest breaks per 8-hour shift]
• Logging In/Out Procedures: [Describe]

7. At-Will Employment:

This is an at-will employment relationship. Either party may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. However, the following procedures apply:

• Employee Resignation: Requires [Number] days written notice.
• Employer Termination: [Describe documentation of cause where applicable]
• Reduction in Force: [Describe severance/pay-out details, if any, compliant with NC wage payment laws]

8. Compensation:

Employee shall be compensated as follows:

• Hourly Wage: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option A: Overtime compensation will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, in compliance with federal FLSA and North Carolina wage and hour law.
• Option B: Salary: [Dollar Amount] per [Pay Period, e.g., year]. (Note: Must still comply with FLSA rules for overtime eligibility).
• Frequency of Wage Payment: [e.g., Bi-weekly]
• Method of Wage Payment: [e.g., Direct Deposit]
• Shift Premium (if applicable): [Dollar Amount] per hour for [Specific Shift]
• Attendance and Punctuality Incentives/Deductions: [Describe]
• Merit Raises/Skill-Based Increases/Production Bonuses: [Describe criteria]

9. Benefits:

Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the Employer's benefit plan documents:

• Health Insurance: [Describe eligibility and employer/employee premium contributions]
• Dental Insurance: [Describe eligibility and employer/employee premium contributions]
• Vision Insurance: [Describe eligibility and employer/employee premium contributions]
• 401(k) or Retirement Plan: [Describe eligibility and employer contributions]
• Paid Time Off (PTO): [Number] days of vacation, [Number] days of sick leave.
• Paid Holidays: [List holidays observed, including common North Carolina manufacturer holidays]
• Short-Term Disability: [Describe coverage]
• Long-Term Disability: [Describe coverage]
• Basic Life Insurance: [Describe coverage]
• Uniforms/Safety Equipment: Provided by Employer.
• Option A: Parking/Transportation Allowance: [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period]
• Job-Specific Training: Provided by Employer (e.g., safety certifications, equipment operation).

10. Workplace Safety:

Employee shall comply with all applicable workplace safety requirements, including North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) and OSHA regulations, and plant safety protocols.

• Right to Refuse Unsafe Work: Employee has the right to refuse unsafe work without retaliation.
• Incident Reporting Procedures: [Describe]
• Mandatory Safety Drills: Participation required.
• PPE and Safety Gear: Provided by Employer; use is mandatory.

11. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment:

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal and North Carolina law. Harassment of any kind is prohibited.

• Reporting and Resolution Procedures: [Describe procedures for reporting and resolving complaints]

12. Code of Conduct:

Employee shall comply with the Employer's Code of Conduct.

• Attendance and Punctuality Requirements: [Describe]
• Prohibited Behaviors: Drug/alcohol use in the workplace, insubordination, unauthorized removal of company property.
• Consequences for Rule Violations: [Describe]

13. Confidentiality:

Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary information, including manufacturing processes, designs, customer/supplier information, trade secrets, and other sensitive data.

• Option A: No moonlighting provision.
• Option B: No moonlighting if it overlaps or impacts assembly work.

14. Intellectual Property:

Any inventions, process improvements, or designs developed by Employee during employment shall be the sole property of the Employer.

• No Non-Compete

15. Dispute Resolution:

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [County Name] County, North Carolina.

• Internal Complaint Resolution: [Describe]
• Mediation/Arbitration: [Describe, if applicable]

16. Workers' Compensation:

Employee is covered by North Carolina's Workers' Compensation Act.

• Accident Reporting Procedures: [Describe]
• Employer's Coverage Information: [Provide details]

17. Drug Screening:

• Option A: Pre-employment drug screening required.
• Option B: Random drug screening may be required.

18. Training:

Employee is required to participate in voluntary and mandatory training, including new-hire orientation and recurrent instruction in assembly and safety practices.

• Documentation per NCDOL requirements will be maintained.

19. Leave of Absence:

Employee may be eligible for leave of absence under FMLA and other applicable North Carolina laws.

• Unpaid Leave: [Describe any provisions for unpaid leave under North Carolina-specific situations]
• Return-to-Work Expectations: [Describe]

20. Statutory Notifications:

Employee acknowledges receipt of required North Carolina notices, including the Wage and Hour Notice.

21. E-Verify:

The Employer complies with US E-Verify and requires eligibility documentation as required by North Carolina and federal law.

22. Amendment:

This Agreement may be amended only in writing, signed by both parties.

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

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[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]

Date: [Date]