Oklahoma assembler employment contract template

Full-Time Assembler Employment Agreement—Oklahoma

This Full-Time Assembler Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date], by and between [Employer Name], a [State] corporation with its principal place of business at [Employer Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] ("Employee").

1. Employment

• Option A: Employer hereby employs Employee as a Full-Time Assembler, and Employee hereby accepts such employment.
• Option B: Employer agrees to employ Employee, and Employee agrees to be employed, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2. Job Description

Employee's position is Full-Time Assembler. Employee's primary duties include:

• Manual or machine assembly of products and parts commonly produced in Oklahoma facilities.
• Reading and interpreting assembly drawings, blueprints, or work instructions.
• Use of specific hand and power tools related to Oklahoma manufacturing industries.
• Adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Operation of inspection and measurement equipment.
• Completion of production reports.
• Participation in routine equipment maintenance.

3. Skills and Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift [Weight Limit] pounds (consistent with OSHA standards and company policy).
• Repetitive motion.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Use or exposure to chemicals or machinery as specified in Oklahoma manufacturing environments.
• Compliance with company and relevant state/federal health and safety protocols.

4. Work Location and Schedule

• The standard Oklahoma worksite address is [Worksite Address].
• Satellite locations may include: [Satellite Location(s)].
• Employee is expected to maintain on-site attendance.
• Employee may be required to work rotating shifts, weekends, or overtime as needed to meet production demands.

5. Employment Status

• Option A: Full-time hourly employee.
• Option B: Full-time salaried employee.
• Regular weekly work hours: [Number] hours.
• While Oklahoma law does not mandate meal or rest breaks for adults, the Company policy on breaks is as follows: [Break Policy Description].
• Overtime pay will be paid at 1.5x the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 per week as mandated by federal and Oklahoma law.

6. Compensation

• Option A: Hourly wage: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Annual salary: [Dollar Amount] per year.
• Wages will be paid [Frequency of Payment] via [Method of Payment: direct deposit, check], complying with Oklahoma requirements.
• Overtime calculation: As required by law.
• Shift differentials: [Shift Differential Details, if applicable].
• Productivity bonuses: [Bonus Details, if applicable].
• Sign-on bonus: [Sign-on Bonus Details, if applicable].
• Deductions: Permitted under Oklahoma law (taxes, benefit contributions, wage garnishments, and other lawful deductions).

7. Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) or Oklahoma-compliant retirement program.
• Paid holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Paid vacation: [Vacation Accrual Details]. Oklahoma law does not require paid leave; this is provided per company policy.
• Paid sick leave: [Sick Leave Accrual Details]. Oklahoma law does not require paid leave; this is provided per company policy.
• Option A: Wellness benefits: [Wellness Benefit Details].
• Option B: Tuition reimbursement: [Tuition Reimbursement Details].
• Option C: Uniform/tool allowance: [Allowance Details].

8. Training

• Required onboarding, safety, and equipment training as per OSHA and Oklahoma Department of Labor mandates.
• Specific machinery training: [Machinery Training Details].
• Lockout/tagout training.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issue/use.
• Emergency procedures.
• Industry-specific certifications: [Certification Details, if applicable].

9. Supervision and Reporting

• Employee will report to [Supervisor Name].
• Expectations for teamwork on assembly lines.
• Communication protocols with supervisors.
• Requirements for reporting hazards, near-misses, production problems, or quality issues.

10. Workplace Safety

• Mandatory compliance with OSHA and Oklahoma Occupational Safety and Health law.
• Immediate reporting of injuries or incidents.
• Participation in safety meetings.
• Adherence to company accident investigation procedures.

11. Workers' Compensation

• Workers’ compensation coverage in compliance with Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Reporting procedures and employee rights under state law.

12. Company Property

• List of company property or tools issued to the employee: [List of Property].
• Usage rules and maintenance responsibilities.
• Conditions for return at termination.

13. Advancement and Transfers

Eligibility for and procedures governing advancement or lateral transfers in accordance with company policies tied to documented assembler performance metrics.

14. Anti-Discrimination

• Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class under Oklahoma law.
• Requirements for participation in mandatory company training and processes for reporting violations.

15. Conduct and Attendance

Expectations for attendance, punctuality, dress/grooming/personal protective equipment standards.

Prohibition of substance abuse, including reference to Oklahoma’s laws on medical marijuana, with clarification of company policy regarding use or impairment at work, and related drug testing policies conforming to Oklahoma’s Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act.

16. Confidentiality

• Protection of confidential information, trade secrets, proprietary methods, or assembly processes.
• Scope and consequences for violation.
• Company intellectual property rights for any process or product improvements suggested or implemented by the assembler as Oklahoma law allows.

17. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

• Non-solicitation and non-disclosure obligations.
• Non-compete clauses must comply with Oklahoma’s limited allowed scope. (Non-competes are generally not enforceable except for certain limited circumstances, such as protecting trade secrets or company goodwill, and must be narrowly tailored).

18. Termination

• Procedures for voluntary resignation and company-initiated termination.
• Oklahoma at-will employment status.
• Required written notices: [Notice Period] (if provided).
• Return of property by the final day.
• Payment of final wages on the next regular payday (unless employer policy is more favorable, per Oklahoma Payment of Wages Act).
• Reasons for discharge: [Reasons for Discharge].
• Compliance with Oklahoma anti-retaliation statutes.

19. Dispute Resolution

• Mandatory internal complaint and investigation process.
• Option for mediation or arbitration (if chosen by the Employer).
• Designated local court for any permitted litigation: [Court Name, County, Oklahoma].
• Oklahoma law governs the agreement.

20. Workplace Policies

• Employee acknowledgment of workplace policies as incorporated by reference, including code of conduct, safety manual, and updated employee handbook.
• Signed receipt and agreement to abide by policies.

21. Mandatory Reporting

• Mandatory reporting obligations for workplace hazards or violations (per Oklahoma standards).
• Consequences for non-compliance.

22. Overtime

• Eligibility requirements and protocols for voluntary and involuntary overtime assignment per Oklahoma and federal law.
• Advance notice practices and exceptions based on production needs.

23. Outside Employment

• Employee rights and restrictions regarding second jobs or outside employment, to the extent these impact scheduling, conflict of interest, or safety.
• Reporting requirements as aligned with Oklahoma best practice.

24. Accommodation Requests

• Accommodation requests (ADA requirements) for assemblers with disabilities.
• Company procedures for initiating interactive dialogue and documentation consistent with Oklahoma enforcement guidelines.

25. Protected Absences

Oklahoma policy on jury duty, military leave, voting leave, and other statutorily protected absences, referencing federal and state law as applicable.

26. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may be modified only in writing, signed by both parties.
• Oklahoma law governs this Agreement.

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

[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Name]

Signature: ____________________________