Rhode Island assembler employment contract template

Rhode Island Assembler Employment Agreement

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

1. Employment

• Option A: Employer hires Employee as a full-time Assembler.
• Option B: Employer hires Employee as a part-time Assembler. (Note: Part-time status affects benefits eligibility.)

2. Job Description

• The Employee’s primary duties include:
• Assembling mechanical, electrical, or electronic components/products.
• Reading blueprints and schematics.
• Following standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Using hand and power tools specific to assembly.
• Performing quality control checks.
• Maintaining a clean and safe workstation.
• Adhering to lean manufacturing or ISO protocols (if applicable).
• Participating in team-based assembly lines.
• Reporting defects or production issues.
• Complying with safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Documenting production batches.

3. Qualifications

• Required:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Preferred:
• Experience in assembly ( [Number] years).
• Rhode Island OSHA or safety training certification.
• Specialized component knowledge ( [Specific Component]).

4. Reporting Structure

• Employee will report directly to [Direct Supervisor Name], [Direct Supervisor Title].
• Employee may also receive direction from the Shift Leader, [Shift Leader Name].
• Employee will coordinate with departments such as Quality Assurance and Maintenance.

5. Worksite

• The designated worksite is located at [Worksite Address] in Rhode Island.
• Option A: Employee may be required to travel to other locations within Rhode Island.
• Option B: No travel is required for this position.

6. Employment Type and Schedule

• Employee's employment is full-time.
• The standard work schedule is 40 hours per week.
• Shift pattern:
• Option A: Day Shift ([Start Time] - [End Time])
• Option B: Night Shift ([Start Time] - [End Time])
• Option C: Rotating Shift (Details: [Describe Rotation])
• Overtime will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by law.
• Breaks and meal periods will be provided in accordance with Rhode Island law, including a 20-minute meal period after 6 hours of work, as required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-3-14.
• Schedule changes or mandatory overtime will be communicated with reasonable notice.

7. Compensation

• Employee's hourly wage is $[Hourly Wage].
• Option A: Employee will receive a salary of $[Annual Salary] per year.
• Payroll frequency:
• Option A: Biweekly
• Option B: Weekly
• Payment method:
• Option A: Direct Deposit
• Option B: Paper Check
• Option A: Employee will receive a shift differential of $[Amount] per hour for working the [Shift Name] shift.
• Option B: Employee will receive a production bonus based on [Bonus Criteria].
• Option C: Employee will receive an attendance bonus based on [Attendance Requirements].
• Option D: Employee will receive a tool allowance of $[Amount] per [Pay Period].
• Option E: Employee will receive a uniform allowance of $[Amount] per [Pay Period].

8. Benefits

• Employer offers the following benefits:
• Health insurance (details provided in separate benefits summary).
• Dental insurance (details provided in separate benefits summary).
• Vision insurance (details provided in separate benefits summary).
• Option A: Retirement savings/pension plan (details provided in separate plan documents).
• Paid vacation: [Accrual Rate] (details provided in separate policy).
• Sick leave: [Accrual Rate] (details provided in separate policy).
• Paid holidays: [List of Holidays].
• Eligibility for Rhode Island Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) and Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI).
• Workers’ compensation insurance as required by Rhode Island law.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for occupational health.

9. Intellectual Property

All inventions, assembly methods, process improvements, and works created or discovered by Employee during their employment are the exclusive property of Employer.

10. Confidentiality

Employee agrees to hold confidential all proprietary blueprints, assembly processes, customer/supplier information, and trade secrets of the Employer, both during and after employment.

11. Workplace Conduct

Employee agrees to adhere to all Employer policies regarding workplace conduct, including, but not limited to:

• Prohibition of workplace hazards (horseplay, substance use).
• Adherence to lockout/tagout and machine safety protocols.
• Tool check-in/out procedures.
• Proper attendance/absence notification.
• Dress code (including mandatory PPE).

12. Non-Compete

Given Rhode Island's limitations on non-compete agreements, particularly for non-exempt hourly employees, Employer acknowledges that the enforceability of any non-compete agreement with Employee may be limited by RI General Laws § 28-58-1 et seq. Any such agreement must comply with statutory exclusions.

• Option A: No non-compete agreement is required for this position.
• Option B: A separate non-compete agreement is attached to this Agreement (Consult legal counsel to ensure compliance).

13. At-Will Employment

• Option A: Employee's employment is at-will, meaning that either Employer or Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.
• Option B: Employment is subject to just cause termination as described in the company policy.

Procedures for voluntary resignation, involuntary termination, discipline, final paycheck timing (within 24 hours of demand at termination per R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-14-4), severance (if any), paid-out unused leave, and return of company tools and equipment are outlined in the Employee Handbook.

14. Workplace Postings and Rights Disclosures

Employer will maintain mandatory workplace postings as required by Rhode Island and federal law, including anti-discrimination rights, minimum wage notices, safety regulations, and unemployment insurance information.

15. Complaint Procedure

Employee may report harassment, unsafe conditions, or violations of labor law to [Designated Contact Person] at [Contact Information]. Employee also has the right to file a complaint with the Rhode Island Commission for Human Rights.

16. Equal Employment Opportunity

Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, or any other protected category under Rhode Island and federal law. Employer also prohibits workplace bullying and retaliation.

17. Training

Employer will provide necessary training, including Rhode Island-mandated workplace safety training, hazardous chemical right-to-know training, machine operation certification (if applicable), and periodic safety drills.

18. Dispute Resolution

• In the event of a dispute, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the matter through good-faith negotiation.
• Option A: If negotiation fails, the parties agree to mediation.
• Option B: Any arbitration or litigation shall be governed by Rhode Island law and heard in Rhode Island courts.

19. Union Membership

• Option A: Employee is a member of the [Union Name] union.
• Option B: This position is not subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

20. Environmental Regulations

Employee will comply with all applicable local industry and environmental regulations specific to Rhode Island, including hazardous waste handling (if relevant to assembly operations).

21. Modification

• Employer may periodically review and modify duties and/or terms according to operational requirements.
• Any substantive amendments to this Agreement must be in writing and mutually agreed upon by both parties.

22. Acknowledgment

Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employee Handbook and notice of state-mandated posters and compliance documents.

23. Unemployment Benefits

Employee may be eligible for Rhode Island unemployment benefits upon termination meeting statutory requirements.

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

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[Employer Representative Name]
[Employer Representative Title]
[Company Legal Name]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]