North Dakota IT assistant employment contract template

North Dakota IT Assistant Employment Contract

Date: [Date of Signing]

Employer:

Legal Name: [Employer Legal Name]

Address: [Employer Address]

EIN: [Employer EIN]

Employee:

Legal Name: [Employee Legal Name]

Address: [Employee Address]

SSN: [Employee SSN] (Last four digits only)

I-9 Verification: Completed on [Date of I-9 Verification]. Documents presented: [List of Documents Presented].

Position: IT Assistant – Full-Time

Job Description: The Employee shall perform the duties of an IT Assistant, including but not limited to:

• Providing tier-1 and tier-2 technical support.
• User device setup and troubleshooting (Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms).
• Resolving network and connectivity issues.
• Maintaining hardware inventory.
• Assisting with software installation/upgrades.
• Supporting company-specific applications.
• Basic server maintenance.
• User account administration (Active Directory, email systems).
• Monitoring system alerts.
• Basic cybersecurity hygiene tasks (password resets, system updates).
• User training on company digital policies.
• Documenting IT incidents.
• Escalating unresolved technical issues.
• Complying with ND data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
• Supporting compliance with company record retention and privacy practices.

Required Skills and Certifications:

• Option A: CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications are required.
• Option B: Equivalent experience and demonstrable skills may be considered in lieu of certifications.
• Familiarity with company-specific systems, tools, and ticketing platforms: [List Systems and Tools].
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional training.

Reporting and Supervision:

• The Employee will report to: [Supervisor Title/Name].
• Reporting lines and escalation protocols will be as defined by the IT Department.
• The Employee is expected to attend team meetings and participate in IT projects as assigned.

Principal Place of Employment:

• Option A: [Company Premises Address in North Dakota]
• Option B: Hybrid/Remote work allowed as per company policy: [Reference to Remote Work Policy].
• Remote device security and acceptable use policies are detailed in: [Reference to Device Security Policy].

Company-Issued Hardware and Software:

• The Employee is responsible for the safekeeping and proper use of all company-issued hardware and software.
• Loss or damage must be reported immediately to [Designated Contact/Department].
• Software licensing is the responsibility of the company.

Employment Type and Work Schedule:

• Full-time employment.
• Standard work hours: [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Option A: On-call availability may be required for after-hours IT incidents as needed: [Define On-call Schedule/Compensation].
• Option B: No on-call availability is required.
• Meal/rest break provisions: [Describe meal/rest break policy, noting ND does not require them by law].
• Overtime: Recording and approval of overtime must comply with company policy.

Compensation:

• Option A: Annual Salary: [Annual Salary Amount].
• Option B: Hourly Wage: [Hourly Wage Amount].
• Compensation is paid [Frequency - e.g., bi-weekly].
• Overtime eligibility and pay rate: 1.5x base pay for hours worked over 40 per week, unless exempt by law.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Discretionary bonuses: May be awarded for exceptional performance.
• Potential for merit-based compensation adjustments based on performance reviews.

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: [Describe eligibility, waiting periods, and scope. Reference plan documents.]
• Retirement Plan: [Describe employer-provided or optional retirement plan. Reference plan documents.]
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: [Describe accrual rates, carryover/forfeiture rules. State that ND has no statutory paid leave.]
• Company Holidays: [List Company Holidays Observed].
• Voluntary Benefits: [List voluntary benefits, e.g., life insurance, disability insurance].
• Technical Certifications/Training Reimbursement: [Describe policy for employer-sponsored certifications or training reimbursement].

Intellectual Property Assignment:

• All software, technical documentation, configuration scripts, or knowledgebase materials created or improved during employment are the sole property of the Company.
• Written approval is required for using or contributing to open-source or public-facing projects as part of job duties.

Confidentiality:

• The Employee shall maintain the confidentiality of all business-sensitive information, including IT configurations, passwords, user data, proprietary system information, and business correspondence.
• Consequences for breaches of confidentiality will be strictly enforced.
• This confidentiality obligation survives termination of employment.

IT Security and Device Use:

• The Employee must adhere to all company IT security policies.
• Mandatory compliance includes strong passwords, MFA, device encryption (where supported), software update protocols, and phishing/ransomware alert procedures.
• Unauthorized hardware/software installation is prohibited.
• Personal use of company devices is restricted as per company policy.
• Incident reporting is mandatory.

Conflict of Interest and Moonlighting:

• The Employee must disclose any outside employment that may conflict with their duties.
• The Company reserves the right to restrict outside employment that presents a conflict of interest.

Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation, and Confidentiality:

• Option A: The employee agrees to a non-solicitation agreement of Company's clients and employees for a period of [number] months after the termination of employment.
• Option B: The employee agrees to a non-compete agreement consistent with North Dakota Century Code and reasonably necessary to protect the company's trade secrets and confidential information for a period of [number] months after the termination of employment.
• The employee agrees to uphold his/her confidentiality obligations.

Termination of Employment:

• Voluntary Resignation: The Employee shall provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
• Termination for Cause: The Company may terminate employment for cause, as defined by company policy.
• Layoff/Job Elimination: The Company may terminate employment due to layoff or job elimination.
• Payment of earned wages will be made within the statutory period after separation.
• All company equipment must be returned upon termination.
• Final settlement of leave balances will be handled according to company policy.

Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety:

• The Company provides workers' compensation coverage as required by North Dakota law.
• The Company is committed to providing a safe working environment.
• The Employee must report any workplace hazards or accidents to [Designated Contact/Department].

Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination Policy:

• The Company complies with federal law and the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
• Discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics is strictly prohibited.
• Procedures for internal complaints are outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Employee Handbook and IT Policies:

• The Employee acknowledges receipt and understanding of the Company's Employee Handbook and applicable IT policies.
• In the event of a conflict between this contract and the Employee Handbook, the terms of this contract shall govern.

Dispute Resolution:

• The Company encourages good faith internal resolution of disputes.
• Mediation may be used to resolve disputes.
• Option A: Any unresolved disputes shall be subject to binding arbitration in accordance with North Dakota law.
• Option B: Any disputes shall be governed by North Dakota law and submitted to North Dakota jurisdiction and venue.

At-Will Employment:

Employment is at-will, and neither this contract nor any company policy creates a promise of continued employment or specific term.

Entire Agreement:

This agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

Amendments:

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

Governing Law:

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Dakota.

Severability:

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

Employee Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________

Employer Signature: ____________________________ Date: ____________