Utah assembler employment contract template

Utah Assembler Employment Contract

This Utah Assembler Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of [Date of Signing, e.g., January 1, 2024] by and between:

• [Employer Name], a company organized under the laws of Utah, with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”),
• and
• [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

• The Employer hires the Employee as a full-time Assembler.
• Option A: The start date for this employment is [Start Date].
• Option B: The start date for this employment will be mutually agreed upon.

2. Job Description

• The Employee's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Assembly-line tasks.
  • Component handling.
  • Equipment operation.
  • Adherence to technical drawings and assembly instructions.
  • Use of hand and power tools.
  • Routine inspection and quality control of assembled parts.
  • Compliance with workplace safety manuals and protocols.
  • Housekeeping within the work environment.
  • Participation in process improvement.
  • Reporting of equipment malfunctions and safety incidents.
• The Employee must possess the following physical abilities:
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Lifting/positioning up to [Weight Limit] pounds.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

3. Work Location

• The Employee's primary worksite is located at [Worksite Address], in Utah.
• Option A: The Employee may be required to rotate between different worksites as needed.
• Option B: The Employee will not be required to rotate between different worksites.
• Option C: Remote work is not applicable to this position. In exceptional circumstances requiring remote work, a separate agreement will be executed.
• The Employee is expected to maintain punctuality, adhere to the company's dress code [Dress Code Description], and properly care for company-provided equipment.

4. Employment Status and Hours

• The Employee's position is full-time.
• The standard work schedule is [Number] hours per week, consisting of [Number] hours per day, [Days of the Week].
• Meal and rest breaks will be provided as follows: [Meal/Rest Break Policy, e.g., 30-minute unpaid meal break and two 15-minute paid rest breaks]. While Utah law does not mandate meal or rest breaks, the Employer provides the described policy.
• The Employee is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] from overtime pay as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Utah law.
• Overtime will be compensated at one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by federal and Utah law.
• The Employee is responsible for accurately recording their work hours using [Timekeeping Method, e.g., time clock, digital timekeeping system].
• Overtime work requires prior approval from [Supervisor Title/Department].

5. Compensation

• The Employee will be compensated at an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount] per hour.
• Option A: The Employee will be compensated with an annual salary of [Dollar Amount] per year, paid bi-weekly.
• Paychecks will be issued [Pay Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Overtime pay will be calculated according to federal and Utah law.
• Option A: The Employee is eligible for a production bonus based on the following metrics: [Bonus Metrics].
• Option B: The Employee is eligible for a shift differential of [Dollar Amount] for working the [Shift Description] shift.
• Option C: The Employee is eligible for an attendance reward based on the following criteria: [Attendance Reward Criteria].

6. Benefits

• The Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the respective benefit plans:
  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan (e.g., 401(k)).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Leave Policies:
  • Vacation leave: [Vacation Leave Policy].
  • Sick leave: [Sick Leave Policy].
  • Parental leave: [Parental Leave Policy, Compliant with Utah Law].
  • Jury duty leave: As required by Utah law.
  • Bereavement leave: [Bereavement Leave Policy].
• The Employee is eligible for the following paid holidays: [List of Company Holidays and Utah Statutory Holidays].
• Benefit enrollment and changes are subject to the Employer's benefit plan documents.

7. Workplace Safety

• The Employee must comply with all applicable workplace safety regulations under OSHA and Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH).
• The Employee is required to participate in safety training, use provided personal protective equipment (PPE), report all incidents, and attend safety briefings.

8. Training

• The Employer will provide the following training to the Employee:
  • Initial onboarding training.
  • Safe equipment usage training.
  • Assembly techniques training.
  • Option A: Continuous improvement training.

9. Tools, Uniforms, and Supplies

• The Employer will provide the following tools, uniforms, or supplies: [List of Items Provided].
• Option A: The Employer bears the cost of upkeep for all items provided.
• Option B: The Employee is responsible for the upkeep of [Specific Items].
• All items provided by the Employer must be returned upon termination of employment.

10. At-Will Employment

• The Employee's 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 applicable Utah law.
• Option A: To resign, the employee must provide the employer [Number] days written notice.
• Option B: Procedures for company-initiated termination or layoff will comply with Utah law.
• Upon termination, the Employer will provide the Employee with final pay, payout of accrued but unused PTO (if applicable based on Employer policy and Utah law), and the Employee must return all company property, in compliance with Utah's timeline for final wage payment upon separation.

11. Confidentiality

• The Employee must maintain the confidentiality of all proprietary process information, manufacturing techniques, sensitive client or supplier data, and trade secrets relevant to the production line.
• All improvements, inventions, or proprietary ideas developed by the Employee on the job belong to the Employer.
• The Employee agrees not to disclose or misuse any confidential information after termination of employment.

12. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation

• The Employee agrees to the following non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions, which are subject to the Utah Post-Employment Restrictions Act:
  • Non-compete: For a period of one year following termination, the Employee will not engage in [Specific Competitive Activities] within [Geographic Area]. This restriction is limited to the extent allowed under Utah law, requires consideration, and is reasonable in scope and geography.
  • Non-solicitation: For a period of one year following termination, the Employee will not solicit the Employer's customers or employees.

13. Equal Employment Opportunity

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal or Utah law.
• The Employer prohibits harassment of any kind and maintains a complaint/reporting channel and investigation process for workplace misconduct. [Details of Complaint Process].

14. Drug-Free Workplace

• The Employer maintains a drug- and alcohol-free workplace.
• The Employer has the right to conduct pre-employment and random substance testing in accordance with Utah law.
• Violation of the Employer's drug and alcohol policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

15. Workers' Compensation and Unemployment Insurance

• The Employee is covered by workers' compensation insurance under Utah law.
• The Employee is eligible for unemployment insurance under Utah law.
• The Employee must promptly report any workplace injuries to [Designated Person/Department] in accordance with the Employer's procedures and Utah law.

16. Industry-Specific Requirements

• Option A: Due to the nature of the [Industry Name] industry, the Employee may be required to undergo additional background screening or periodic re-certification.
• Option B: No industry-specific requirements apply to this position.

17. Assignment and Modification

• The Employer may change the Employee's job duties or workplace policies based on business needs, with reasonable notice to the Employee.
• This Agreement may only be amended in writing and signed by both parties.

18. Dispute Resolution

• Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be resolved as follows:
  • Internal complaint escalation to [Designated Person/Department].
  • Mediation in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Option A: Binding arbitration in Salt Lake City, Utah.
  • Option B: Jurisdiction for legal action shall be in the state courts of Utah.
• This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Utah.

19. Employee Acknowledgments

• The Employee acknowledges receipt of the following:
  • Employee handbook.
  • Safety policies.
  • Training completion certificates.

20. Communication and Updates

• The Employee must promptly notify the Employer of any changes to their address or other contact information.
• Official communications related to employment will be delivered via [Communication Method, e.g., email, in person].

21. 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.

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

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[Employer Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name and Title]

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[Employee Name]