Tennessee retail sales associate employment contract template

Tennessee Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract

This Tennessee Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date] by and between [Employer Name], with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

• Employer Contact Information:
  • Phone: [Employer Phone Number]
  • Email: [Employer Email]
• Employee Contact Information:
  • Phone: [Employee Phone Number]
  • Email: [Employee Email]

1. Job Title and Description

The Employer hires Employee as a Retail Sales Associate.

• Option A: Job Title: Retail Sales Associate
• Option B: Job Title: Senior Retail Sales Associate

The Employee will perform the following essential duties:

• Actively greeting customers and providing personalized sales assistance tailored to our retail business needs in Tennessee.
• Operating point-of-sale (POS) systems, handling cash, and performing reconciliation.
• Stocking, organizing merchandise, and conducting inventory checks according to company policy.
• Maintaining knowledge of product safety and compliance with Tennessee and local consumer protection laws.
• Processing returns and exchanges consistent with company policy and Tennessee retail rules.
• Assisting in loss prevention efforts.
• Maintaining cleanliness and compliance with Tennessee health and safety requirements.
• Reporting workplace incidents according to local OSHA guidelines.
• Meeting upselling and sales targets as permitted by Tennessee law.
• Other duties as assigned by the Employer.

2. Work Schedule

Employee's standard full-time schedule will be [Number] hours per week.

• Option A: The regular work schedule is [Start Time] to [End Time], [Days of the Week].
• Option B: The schedule will vary based on business needs, including shift work, evening, weekend, and holiday availability.

• Overtime Eligibility:
  • Option A: Employee is eligible for overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times their regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
  • Option B: Employee is not eligible for overtime pay. (Only permissible under specific FLSA exemptions. Consult legal counsel.)
• Break Entitlements:
  • Option A: The Employee will receive a [Number] minute unpaid meal break. (Tennessee law doesn’t mandate rest breaks for adult employees. Company policy prevails.)
  • Option B: The Employee will receive a [Number] minute paid rest break and a [Number] minute unpaid meal break.
  • Option C: The Employee will only receive rest breaks when needed for medical conditions.

3. Work Location

The Employee's primary work location is [Store Address].

• Option A: The Employer may reassign Employee to other locations within a reasonable commuting radius in Tennessee.
• Option B: The Employee may be required to perform off-site promotional or traveling assignments as needed.

4. Dress Code and Personal Appearance

Employee must adhere to the Employer's dress code and personal appearance standards.

• Option A: The dress code is described in the Employee Handbook.
• Option B: Business casual attire is required. Specific guidelines include: [Dress Code Details].

Reasonable accommodations will be provided based on religion or disability as required by law.

5. Reporting Structure

Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Title].

• Option A: For employment concerns, escalate to [Manager Name], [Manager Title].
• Option B: For workplace misconduct, report to Human Resources at [HR Contact Information].

6. At-Will Employment and Termination

Employment is at-will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

• Grounds for Termination:
  • Voluntary Resignation by Employee
  • Employer-Initiated Dismissal
  • Store Closure
  • Reduction in Force
  • Business Necessity
• Option A: Advance Notice: Employee is requested to provide [Number] weeks' notice of resignation.
• Option B: No advance notice is required.

Upon termination, Employee must return all company property. Final paycheck will be issued in accordance with Tennessee law.

7. Compensation

Employee's compensation is as follows:

• Option A: Hourly Rate: [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option B: Annual Salary: [Dollar Amount] per year.

• Overtime Eligibility: As stated in Section 2.

• Pay Frequency:
  • Option A: Weekly
  • Option B: Bi-weekly
  • Option C: Semi-monthly
• Method of Wage Payment:
  • Option A: Direct Deposit
  • Option B: Paper Check

• Option A: Commissions/Bonuses: Employee is eligible for commissions/bonuses based on the following plan: [Commission/Bonus Plan Details].
• Option B: Commissions/Bonuses: Employee is not eligible for commissions/bonuses.

8. Benefits

The following benefits are available to Employee, subject to eligibility requirements:

• Option A: Health Insurance: [Health Insurance Plan Details]
• Option B: No Health Insurance provided.

• Option A: Dental Insurance: [Dental Insurance Plan Details]
• Option B: No Dental Insurance provided.

• Option A: Vision Insurance: [Vision Insurance Plan Details]
• Option B: No Vision Insurance provided.

• Option A: Retirement Plan: [Retirement Plan Details (e.g., 401(k) with company match)]
• Option B: No Retirement Plan provided.

• Option A: Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO): [Vacation/PTO Accrual Details]
• Option B: No Vacation/PTO provided.

• Option A: Sick Leave: [Sick Leave Accrual Details] (Even though not mandated in TN, specify offer or lack thereof)
• Option B: No Sick Leave provided.

• Company Holidays: [List of Company Holidays]
• Employee Discount: [Employee Discount Details]
• Option A: Educational Assistance: [Educational Assistance/Training Reimbursement Details]
• Option B: No Educational Assistance provided.
• Option A: Transportation/Parking Benefits: [Transportation/Parking Benefit Details]
• Option B: No Transportation/Parking Benefits provided.

9. Workplace Posters and Scheduling

Employer will display all required federal and state posters in the workplace.

• Option A: Schedule changes will be communicated with reasonable notice whenever possible.
• Option B: On-call/split-shift arrangements: [On-call/Split-Shift Details] (Clarify if applicable.)

10. Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment

Employer is committed to compliance with all anti-discrimination and anti-harassment statutes, including Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and the Tennessee Human Rights Act. Protected categories include race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40+), disability, and creed. A zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, or retaliation is in place.

• Internal Reporting Mechanisms:
  • Report to: [Designated Contact Person/Department]

11. Confidentiality

Employee must maintain the confidentiality of customer data, pricing, business plans, promotional strategies, and proprietary store practices, in accordance with the Tennessee Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

12. Prohibited Conduct

Unauthorized removal of merchandise, employee theft, and falsification of records are strictly prohibited and will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

13. Outside Employment and Conflicts of Interest

Employee is permitted to engage in outside employment or activities, provided they do not create a conflict of interest with the Employer's business.

• Examples of Conflicts of Interest: [Examples Specific to Retail Industry]

14. Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete

Tennessee law allows reasonable restrictions on post-employment activities to protect legitimate business interests.

• Option A: Non-Solicitation: Employee agrees not to solicit customers of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Number] mile radius.
• Option B: Non-Compete: Employee agrees not to work for a direct competitor of the Employer for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Number] mile radius. (Enforceability depends on reasonableness under Tennessee law.)
• Option C: No Non-Solicitation/Non-Compete Agreement

15. Safety Policies

Employee must adhere to all store safety policies, report any injuries, and participate in mandatory workplace health/safety trainings, consistent with Tennessee Workers' Compensation requirements.

16. Union Membership

The Employer complies with Tennessee's right-to-work law, which prohibits mandatory union membership.

• Option A: The Employer maintains a position of neutrality with respect to union organizing efforts.
• Option B: The Employer is non-union.

17. Employee Obligations

Employee must participate in store meetings, promotional events, and comply with all employer policies as outlined in the attached Retail Employee Handbook. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees with disabilities.

18. Performance Review and Discipline

• Performance Review Intervals: [Frequency of Performance Reviews]
• Performance Criteria: [Specific to Retail Associate Role (e.g., Sales Metrics, Customer Feedback, Attendance)]
• Discipline and Corrective Action Procedures: Outlined in Employee Handbook.

19. Acknowledgment of Policies

Employee acknowledges receipt of company policies, including drug and alcohol policies (if applicable), information security policies, and requirements to complete annual compliance or ethics trainings.

20. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. The venue and forum for any dispute resolution shall be [County Name] County, Tennessee.

• Option A: Dispute Resolution Process: Negotiation, Mediation.
• Option B: Dispute Resolution Process: Negotiation, Mediation, Arbitration. (Arbitration agreement must be clear and conspicuous under Tennessee law.)

21. Modification

Employer reserves the right to modify or update this Agreement and attached policies with reasonable notice.

22. Eligibility to Work

Employee confirms that they are eligible to work in the United States and will provide documentation as required by law. False or misleading information is grounds for dismissal.

23. Other Provisions

• Age-Restricted Products: If the store sells age-restricted products (e.g., tobacco, alcohol), Employee must strictly comply with Tennessee regulations regarding sales to minors and mandatory ID checks.

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]