West Virginia IT assistant employment contract template

West Virginia IT Assistant Employment Agreement

This West Virginia IT Assistant Employment Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and effective as of [Date], by and between [Employer Full Legal Name], a [State] [Entity Type, e.g., Corporation], with its principal place of business at [Employer Full Address] ("Employer"), and [Employee Full Legal Name], residing at [Employee Full Address] ("Employee").

1. Position and Duties

• The Employer hereby employs Employee as an IT Assistant.
• The Employee accepts such employment and agrees to perform the following duties:
  • Provide technical support to employees.
  • Install and maintain computer hardware and software.
  • Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues.
  • Manage user accounts in company systems.
  • Manage and track IT assets.
  • Maintain local data backups and ensure disaster recovery preparedness.
  • Assist with on-site security system checks.
  • User onboarding/offboarding from IT systems.
  • Assist in implementing West Virginia-specific cybersecurity compliance policies.

2. Skills and Technologies

• Employee should have experience with some of the following:
  • Windows [Version Number] and/or MacOS [Version Number].
  • Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent productivity software.
  • Networking concepts including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP.
  • Common West Virginia broadband providers: [List Common Providers].
  • Company-specific hardware/software platforms: [List Platforms].
  • Help Desk Ticketing Systems: [List Systems].

3. Hours of Work

• Regular work hours shall be [Number] hours per week, generally from [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
• Option A: 30-minute unpaid meal break.
• Option B: 15-minute paid rest breaks.
• Overtime must be approved in advance by [Supervisor Title]. Overtime will be paid at a rate of 1.5 times the Employee's regular hourly rate, as required by West Virginia law.

4. Work Location

• The primary work location will be the Employer's facility located at [Employer Full Address].
• Option A: Remote work may be permitted according to the Employer's remote work policy.
• Option B: Occasional travel to branch offices within West Virginia may be required.

5. Reporting Structure

• Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].
• Escalation for IT support issues follows this chain of command: [List Chain of Command].
• Employee is required to participate in regular team meetings held [Frequency].
• Expected response time for resolving user incidents: [Timeframe].

6. At-Will Employment

• Employment with the Employer 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 the terms herein. This Agreement is not a contract for any specific duration of employment.
• The Employer maintains a grievance/discipline procedure outlined in the employee handbook.

7. Compensation

• The Employer shall pay the Employee a [Salary Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] salary of [Dollar Amount], or an hourly rate of [Dollar Amount], compliant with West Virginia minimum wage laws.
• Payment will be made via [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Overtime compensation will be calculated and paid in accordance with West Virginia law.
• Option A: Employee is eligible for an annual bonus based on performance and company profitability.
• Option B: Employee is eligible for expense reimbursement in accordance with company policy. Specifically, mileage will be reimbursed at [Dollar Amount] per mile for travel to branch offices.
• Reimbursement for [Cell Phone Usage], up to [Dollar Amount] per month.

8. Benefits

• Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan [401(k), etc.].
  • Vacation and sick leave accrual per company policy.
  • Observed state and federal holidays.
  • Bereavement leave.
  • Worker's compensation coverage.
  • Unemployment insurance.
  • Option A: Reimbursement for technical training or certification.

9. Intellectual Property

• All code, scripts, configurations, documentation, and other work product created by the Employee during the course of employment are the sole property of the Employer.
• Use of company equipment for personal projects is [Permitted/Prohibited] subject to the Employer's policy.

10. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

• Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all company information, including but not limited to systems, credentials, passwords, documentation, user data, vendor information, and trade secrets.
• Employee will adhere to strict protocols for reporting and responding to data breaches or IT security incidents in accordance with West Virginia's breach notification requirements.

11. Acceptable Use Policy

• Employee will adhere to the Employer's acceptable use policy regarding software installation, internet use, and social media.
• Employee is required to report any observed misuse of IT systems.

12. Compliance

• Employee will comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, including data privacy laws.

13. Anti-Discrimination

• The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, use of service animals, or other protected characteristics under West Virginia and federal law.

14. Job-Specific Requirements

• Option A: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Option B: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug test.

15. Termination

• Employee may resign by providing [Number] days written notice.
• The Employer may terminate employment at any time, as described in the At-Will Employment clause.
• Grounds for dismissal include, but are not limited to: gross negligence resulting in data loss, unauthorized access, or cybersecurity breaches.
• Upon termination, Employee will return all company property and access will be revoked.

16. Final Pay

• Final pay will be provided in accordance with West Virginia law.

17. Non-Solicitation and Non-Disclosure

• Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's employees or customers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment.
• Employee agrees not to disclose any confidential information regarding the Employer's business.

18. Dispute Resolution

• This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of West Virginia.
• Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved through good faith negotiation, mediation, and arbitration in [County Name] County, West Virginia, before litigation.

19. Safety and OSHA Compliance

• Employee will adhere to all safety rules and regulations and report any workplace hazards.

20. Reasonable Accommodations

• The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities in accordance with West Virginia and federal law.

21. Amendment

• The Employer may update and amend company IT and employment policies with written notice to the Employee.

22. Entire Agreement

• This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

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]

[Date]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]

[Date]

Employee acknowledges receipt and review of the employee handbook, IT policy scripts, and cybersecurity training materials.