Rhode Island cleaner employment contract template

Rhode Island Cleaner Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

Employer Information:

• Company Name: [Employer Name]
• Address: [Employer Address]
• Phone: [Employer Phone]
• Email: [Employer Email]

Employee Information:

• Employee Name: [Employee Name]
• Address: [Employee Address]
• Phone: [Employee Phone]
• Email: [Employee Email]

Position: Full-Time Cleaner (Janitorial Staff)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors.
• Dusting surfaces.
• Restroom cleaning and sanitization.
• Trash removal.
• Basic maintenance reporting.
• Supply replenishment.
• Compliance with employer-set cleaning protocols.
• Compliance with chemical usage guidelines.
• Equipment operation.
• Adherence to safety standards.

Physical Requirements and Essential Functions:

• Standing for extended periods.
• Lifting up to [Weight] lbs.
• Working with cleaning chemicals.
• Using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adherence to OSHA safety rules.

Work Location:

• Option A: Employer's premises located at [Location Address], Rhode Island ([Building type, e.g., office building, medical facility, school]).
• Option B: Multiple locations as assigned within [City/Town], Rhode Island.
• Details: [Site access/security procedures].

Employment Status and Work Schedule:

• Full-time employment (at least 30 hours per week).
• Standard Workdays: [Days of the week].
• Shift Schedule: [Start time] to [End time].
• Clock-in/out procedures: [Procedure description].
• Punctuality and Attendance Policy: [Policy details].

Overtime, Meal and Rest Breaks:

• Overtime: In compliance with Rhode Island law, overtime (over 40 hours/week) will be paid at 1.5x the regular hourly rate.
• Meal Break: A [Duration] minute meal break will be provided for shifts of 6 or more hours.
• Rest Breaks: [Frequency and duration of rest breaks].
• Reporting Missed Breaks: [Reporting procedures].

Compensation and Payment:

• Starting Wage: $[Hourly Rate] per hour, effective [Date].
• Raise and Review Policy: [Policy details, if applicable].
• Pay Cycle: [Weekly/Bi-weekly].
• Method of Wage Payment: [Check/Direct Deposit].
• Compliance with Rhode Island Minimum Wage: Employer complies with Rhode Island's minimum wage laws.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: [Offered/Not Offered]. [Details if offered]
• Paid Sick Leave: Accrued per the Rhode Island Healthy and Safe Families and Workplaces Act (minimum one hour accrued per 35 hours worked).
• Paid Vacation: [Details, if applicable]
• Holiday Pay: [Details, if applicable, listing Rhode Island statutory holidays]
• Bereavement Leave: [Details, if applicable]
• FMLA Eligibility: Subject to eligibility requirements.
• Retirement Plans: [Details, if applicable]
• Workers' Compensation Insurance: Provided.
• Unemployment Insurance: Covered under Rhode Island law.

Uniforms and Expenses:

• Uniforms: [Provided by Employer/Employee responsibility]. [Details if provided]
• Protective Equipment: [Provided by Employer/Employee responsibility]. [Details if provided]
• Uniform Maintenance/Stipend: [Policy details]
• Reimbursement for Work-Related Expenses: [Policy details, e.g., travel between sites].

Reporting and Communication:

• Reporting Line: Reports to [Supervisor Name/Manager Name].
• Communication Expectations: [Shift changes/absence procedures].
• Time Off Requests: [Procedure description].

Training:

• Cleaning Techniques.
• Chemical Safety.
• CPR/First Aid: [If Required].
• Anti-Harassment and Anti-Discrimination.
• Workplace Violence Prevention.

Confidentiality:

• Employee shall not access or disclose any confidential information, including client records, sensitive documents, or private spaces.
• Employee shall promptly report any misplaced items or security breaches.

Workplace Health and Safety:

• Compliance with OSHA and Rhode Island Department of Health standards.
• Proper handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning chemicals.
• Use of required PPE.
• Injury/incident reporting procedures.
• Compliance with posted building/facility safety regulations.

Behavioral and Ethical Standards:

• Prohibition of theft, misappropriation, drug/alcohol use, and harassment.
• Respect for client property, personal spaces, and confidentiality.

Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation:

• Non-compete clauses are generally disfavored and may not be enforceable in Rhode Island.
• Non-solicitation/Customer Contact Limits: [Details, if applicable and legally permissible].

Employment At-Will and Termination:

• Employment is at-will, unless otherwise specified in a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or other express written agreement.
• Voluntary Resignation: [Notice period required, if any].
• Employer-Initiated Dismissal: [Procedure description].
• Layoff: [Layoff procedures, if applicable].
• Final Paycheck: In accordance with Rhode Island law, the final paycheck will be provided within 24 hours of demand after termination.
• Return of Employer Property: Upon termination, employee must return all employer-owned equipment, uniforms, and keys.

Dispute Resolution:

• Internal Escalation: [Procedure description].
• Mediation/Arbitration: [Details, if applicable].
• Governing Law: Rhode Island law governs this agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

• Employer is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable Rhode Island and federal anti-discrimination laws.

Acknowledgment:

• Employee acknowledges receipt of the Rhode Island minimum wage poster.
• Employee acknowledges receipt of the paid sick leave policy.
• Employee acknowledges receipt of the workers' compensation notice.

Signatures:

• ____________________________ (Employee Signature) Date: [Date]
• ____________________________ (Employer Signature) Date: [Date]