Oklahoma retail sales associate employment contract template

Oklahoma Retail Sales Associate Employment Agreement

This Full-Time Retail Sales Associate Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employer," and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employee."

1. Position

The Employer hereby hires the Employee, and the Employee hereby accepts employment, as a Retail Sales Associate.

Option A: The Employee's primary responsibility will be to assist customers with [Specific product/service type].

Option B: The Employee will be assigned duties as required, including but not limited to, greeting customers, assisting with product selection, maintaining and replenishing inventory, creating and maintaining merchandising displays, processing cash and card transactions using point-of-sale (POS) systems, handling returns and exchanges in compliance with Oklahoma consumer protection laws, restocking shelves, loss prevention, maintaining store appearance and cleanliness, conducting opening and closing procedures, providing product knowledge and upselling services specific to the store’s merchandise, and adherence to store policies and Oklahoma health and safety regulations (including training on Oklahoma-specific alcohol and tobacco sales if applicable).

2. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location shall be at [Store Address] in [City], Oklahoma.

Option A: The Employer reserves the right to change the Employee's work location with reasonable notice.

Option B: The Employee may be required to work at other locations within [Number] miles of the primary work location, as needed.

3. Work Schedule

The Employee's work schedule is full-time, generally consisting of 35-40 hours per week.

Option A: The Employee's specific work schedule will be [Days of the Week] from [Start Time] to [End Time].

Option B: The Employee's schedule may vary depending on the needs of the business and may include weekends and holidays.

Option C: The Employee will be provided with a [Number]-minute break and a [Number]-minute lunch period each day. (Note: Oklahoma law does not mandate breaks, so this is at the employer's discretion).

4. Employment Type and At-Will Employment

The Employee's employment is full-time and [Exempt/Non-Exempt] from overtime pay. Employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employee or the Employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to Oklahoma law.

Option A: If the Employee is terminated, the Employer will provide [Number] days' written notice.

Option B: Grounds for immediate dismissal include, but are not limited to, theft, failure to follow store security processes, and violation of company conduct policies.

5. Compensation

The Employer shall pay the Employee at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour, or [Dollar Amount] per year.

Option A: The Employee will be paid [Weekly/Bi-weekly/Monthly].

Option B: Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Option C: The Employee is eligible for commission on sales, calculated as [Percentage or specific calculation method].

Option D: The Employee is eligible for bonuses based on [Specific criteria, e.g., store performance].

6. Benefits

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

401(k) or Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Vacation: [Number] days per year

Sick Leave: [Number] days per year (Note: Oklahoma has no state-mandated paid sick leave)

Paid Holidays: [List of Holidays]

Employee Store Discount: [Discount Percentage or Terms]

Uniforms: [Provided by Employer/Reimbursement for Purchase]

7. Job Performance and Behavioral Expectations

The Employee is expected to perform their duties with professionalism, diligence, and to meet the Employer’s standards of performance.

Option A: Employee must adhere to cash-handling and product return/exchange protocols as governed by the Oklahoma Consumer Protection Act.

Option B: The Employee must accurately complete daily sales and inventory reports.

Option C: The Employee must participate in required training, including Oklahoma-specific compliance training such as Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission requirements for alcohol sales if applicable.

8. Intellectual Property and Confidentiality

All intellectual property created by the Employee during their employment, including sales techniques and store manuals, are the sole property of the Employer.

Option A: The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all customer information, pricing, store processes, and other sensitive data, as protected under Oklahoma’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

9. Non-Solicitation

The Employee agrees that during the term of their employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment, the Employee will not solicit any customers of the Employer with whom the Employee had direct contact during the term of their employment. This provision is intended to comply with Oklahoma Statutes Title 15 §219A.

Option A: This clause does not prohibit the employee from working for a competing business.

10. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration in [City], Oklahoma, subject to Oklahoma law.

Option A: All proceedings shall be subject to Oklahoma law, and exclusive jurisdiction resides in Oklahoma courts.

11. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity

The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act.

12. Worker's Compensation and Safety

The Employee is covered by Oklahoma Workers' Compensation laws and must report any work-related injury or illness immediately.

Option A: The Employee must adhere to all retail-specific occupational safety standards and ergonomic practices.

13. Store Policies

The Employee must adhere to all Employer policies, including social media, cell phone use, and employee privacy policies.

Option A: The Employee consents to video surveillance and bag checks as permitted by Oklahoma law.

14. Background Check

The Employee acknowledges that their employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check and reference verification, in compliance with Oklahoma and federal fair credit reporting requirements.

15. Mandatory Notices

The Employee acknowledges that they have been informed of their at-will employment status, anti-retaliation rights, and Oklahoma’s whistleblower protections.

16. Return of Property

Upon termination of employment, the Employee must return all Employer property, including badges, uniforms, hand-held devices, and keys.

Option A: Outstanding commissions and bonuses will be paid out in accordance with Oklahoma law.

17. Training

The Employee must complete all required training, including fire safety, emergency procedures, first aid, or severe weather protocols relevant in Oklahoma stores.

18. Changes in Location/Restructuring

The Employer reserves the right to change store locations, restructure, or reassign the Employee as needed.

19. Expense Reimbursement

The Employee will be reimbursed for authorized expenses incurred while traveling between store locations or attending mandated training off-site, in accordance with Oklahoma employment standards.

20. Modification

The Employer reserves the right to modify this Agreement or policies in writing with adequate notice, stipulating Oklahoma state law as controlling.

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

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[Employer Legal Name]

By: ____________________________

[Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]

Date: ____________________________