South Carolina cleaner employment contract template

South Carolina Cleaner Employment Contract

This Full-Time Cleaner Employment Contract ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between:

• [Employer Name], a [State] [Business Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employer,"

and

• [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employee."

1. Position and Responsibilities

• The Employer hereby hires the Employee as a full-time Cleaner. The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the following duties:

• Option A: General area cleaning (offices, restrooms, public spaces).
• Option B: Waste removal.
• Option C: Dusting and wiping surfaces.
• Option D: Floor care (vacuuming, mopping, waxing, buffing).
• Option E: Restroom sanitation and restocking.
• Option F: Safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Option G: Reporting maintenance issues or safety hazards.
• Option H: Adherence to detailed cleaning schedules/checklists.
• Option I: Following employer-specific cleaning standards and protocols.

2. Uniforms, Tools, and Equipment

• Option A: The Employer will provide all required uniforms, tools, and equipment.
• Option B: The Employee will provide [Specify items]. The Employer will reimburse the Employee up to [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].
• Option C: Uniforms are required and will be provided by the employer. The employee is responsible for maintaining the uniform.
• Option D: The Employee will be responsible for providing the required cleaning tools and equipment.

3. Work Location

• The Employee's primary work location will be at [Primary Work Location], located in [City, South Carolina].
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work at secondary locations, including client sites, located in [List of Locations/Areas].
• Option B: Travel between sites is required. The Employer will reimburse for mileage at the current IRS rate.
• Option C: The Employer reserves the right to change the Employee's work location with reasonable notice.

4. Employment Status and Work Hours

• This is a full-time employment position.
• The standard work week is [Number] hours per week.
• The Employee's shift will be [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Option A: The Employee may be required to work early morning, evening, or weekend shifts as needed.
• Option B: The Employee is entitled to a [Duration] minute meal break and [Number] [Duration] minute rest breaks during each shift.
• Option C: South Carolina law does not mandate break times, but Employer policy provides a [duration] unpaid lunch break and two 15-minute paid breaks.

5. Compensation

• The Employee will be paid at a rate of [Dollar Amount] per [Hour/Year].
• Overtime pay will be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
• The Employee will be paid [Weekly/Biweekly] via [Direct Deposit/Check].

6. Benefits

• Option A: The Employee is eligible for benefits as outlined in the Employee Handbook. These benefits may include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement/401(k) options, paid time off, and holiday pay.
• Option B: The Employee is eligible for the following benefits: [List Benefits].
• Option C: The Employee is not eligible for benefits at this time.
• Option D: Employer offers the following cleaner-specific benefits: uniform allowance of [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].
• Option E: Employer provides shoe allowance of [Dollar Amount] per [Time Period].

7. Background Screening and Drug Testing

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• Option B: The Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance with South Carolina law and Employer policy.
• Option C: The employer reserves the right to conduct background checks and/or drug testing at any time during the employment.

8. Training and Certification

• Option A: The Employee is required to complete OSHA safety standards training, bloodborne pathogen training, and chemical hazard training.
• Option B: The Employer will pay for the initial training and certification.
• Option C: The Employee is responsible for the cost of recertification.
• Option D: The employee is responsible for all training and certification requirements.

9. Health and Safety

• The Employee will comply with all safety procedures for chemical handling, PPE use, and accident reporting.
• The Employee will adhere to company workplace injury protocols and workers' compensation insurance provisions as required under South Carolina law.
• The Employee must report any workplace hazards or injuries to the employer immediately.

10. At-Will Employment

• Employment is at-will, meaning that either the Employer or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to the following:
• Option A: The Employer will provide [Number] days' written notice of termination.
• Option B: The Employee must provide [Number] days' written notice of resignation.
• Option C: Termination for just cause (e.g., violation of safety rules, theft, gross misconduct) may occur without notice.

11. Final Pay and Return of Property

• Upon termination, the Employee will receive their final paycheck within 48 hours of separation or on the next regularly scheduled payday, as required by South Carolina law.
• The Employee must return all uniforms, keys, and cleaning equipment upon termination.
• Option A: An exit interview will be conducted upon termination.

12. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal and South Carolina law.
• The Employer maintains a zero-tolerance policy for harassment.
• Employees can report grievances to [Designated Person/Department].

13. Confidentiality

• The Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of client property, access codes, business information, and any other sensitive information encountered during the course of employment.
• The Employee will not disclose any company or client matters externally.

14. Unauthorized Removal of Property and Behavior Standards

• The Employee is prohibited from removing any property from worksites without authorization.
• The Employee will maintain respectful behavior towards clients and observe no-solicitation rules in client facilities.

15. Attendance and Tardiness

• The Employee is expected to maintain reliable attendance and punctuality.
• The Employee must provide [Number] hours' notice for unscheduled absences.
• Excessive tardiness or absenteeism may result in disciplinary action.

16. Company Vehicles

• Option A: If the Employee is required to operate a company vehicle, they must possess a valid driver's license and adhere to the Employer's safe driving policy.
• Option B: The employee is not permitted to operate a company vehicle.

17. Use of Personal Devices

• Option A: The use of cell phones, personal devices, and headphones is restricted during work hours.
• Option B: Eating is not permitted while on duty.
• Option C: The use of personal devices is only permitted during authorized breaks.

18. Outside Employment

• Option A: The Employee is permitted to engage in moonlighting or outside cleaning jobs, provided that such employment does not compete with the Employer's business.
• Option B: The employee is restricted from engaging in moonlighting or outside cleaning jobs while employed.
• Option C: Non-compete agreements are limited to [Specific Geographic Area] and a period of [Time Period].

19. Dispute Resolution

• The Employer and Employee agree to attempt to resolve any disputes through informal complaint resolution and internal grievance procedures.
• Option A: Any unresolved disputes will be submitted to mediation in [City, South Carolina].
• Option B: Any unresolved disputes will be submitted to binding arbitration in [City, South Carolina], governed by South Carolina law.

20. Severability and Modification

• If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
• This Agreement may be modified only in writing, signed by both the Employer and the Employee.

21. Acknowledgement of Receipt

• The Employee acknowledges receipt of any employee handbooks or policies referenced in this Agreement.

22. E-Verify and I-9 Compliance

• The Employer complies with South Carolina's mandatory E-Verify employment eligibility verification and federal I-9 requirements.

23. Union Status

• Option A: The Employee is a member of [Union Name].
• Option B: This is a non-union position.

24. Clean Indoor Air Act

• The Employee will comply with South Carolina's Clean Indoor Air Act while working in smoking-restricted areas.

25. Privacy Expectations

• Option A: The Employer reserves the right to conduct locker or bag inspections in accordance with company policy.
• Option B: Employee's lockers and bags are not subject to search without reasonable suspicion.

26. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous communications and proposals, whether oral or written, between the parties with respect to such subject matter.

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

____________________________

[Employer Name]

By: ____________________________

[Employer Representative Name]

[Employer Representative Title]

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[Employee Name]

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[Witness Name] (Optional)