Wisconsin retail sales associate employment contract template

Wisconsin Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract

This Wisconsin Retail Sales Associate Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of this [Date], by and between:

[Employer Full Legal Name], a company registered in the State of Wisconsin, with its principal place of business at [Employer Address], hereinafter referred to as "Employer,"

and

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

Employer and Employee, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

Position

Option A: Retail Sales Associate

Responsibilities include: Greeting and assisting customers; recommending merchandise; converting sales; operating point-of-sale (POS) systems for checkout; handling cash and credit transactions; stocking and shelving merchandise; maintaining store cleanliness and merchandising standards; processing returns/exchanges per store policy; performing loss prevention duties; assisting in store promotions and inventory counts; adhering to customer service protocols.

Option B: Other [Specific Title] – Description of Responsibilities: [Detailed Description]

Skills and Qualifications

Option A: High school diploma or GED; effective communication skills; customer service orientation; basic math skills for cash handling; proficiency with POS or inventory management systems.

Option B: [List Specific Required Skills/Qualifications]

Work Location

Option A: [Store Address], [City, State, Zip Code], Wisconsin. Employee may be subject to temporary or permanent transfer to other store locations within [Defined Geographic Area, e.g., 50-mile radius] of [City, Wisconsin], as determined by Employer.

Option B: Multiple locations within [Defined Geographic Area, e.g., Milwaukee County], Wisconsin. Employee understands that the Employer may assign shifts at different locations based on operational needs.

Employment Status and Schedule

Option A: Full-time. The regular work schedule is [Number, e.g., 32-40] hours per week.

Weekly shift structure: [Describe Typical Shifts, e.g., Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM].

Weekend/Holiday work: [Specify Requirements, e.g., Required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating basis].

Flexibility: Employee understands that the schedule may vary, especially during peak retail seasons, and agrees to be flexible as needed to meet business demands.

Option B: Part-time. The regular work schedule is [Number, e.g., 20-25] hours per week.

Meal and Rest Breaks

Option A: Employee will be provided with a reasonable unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes. Rest breaks will be provided in accordance with company policy and applicable Wisconsin law. [Detailed Company Policy on Breaks]

Option B: Employee will be provided with a [Number]-minute paid break every [Number] hours worked. A meal period will be provided after [Number] hours of work, lasting [Number] minutes.

Compensation

Option A: The Employee's hourly wage will be $[Amount] per hour.

Pay Period: [Bi-weekly/Weekly].

Method of Wage Payment: [Direct Deposit/Physical Check].

Overtime: Overtime will be paid at a rate of one and one-half (1.5) times the Employee's regular hourly rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek, as required by Wisconsin and federal law.

Option B: Base Salary of $[Amount] per year, paid [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].

Performance-Based Incentives

Option A: Employee is eligible for sales commissions based on individual sales performance, according to the following commission structure: [Detailed Commission Structure].

Option B: Employee is eligible for a store KPI bonus if the store meets its monthly sales goals. The bonus will be calculated as follows: [Detailed Bonus Calculation].

Option C: No performance-based incentives are offered.

Benefits

Option A: As a full-time employee, the Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans: Health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (vacation, sick days), holiday pay, employee discounts, uniform allowance.

Option B: As a part-time employee, the Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefit plans: [List Benefits].

Option C: Employee discounts only.

Attendance and Punctuality

Option A: Employee is required to be punctual and maintain regular attendance. Notification of absence must be provided to [Designated Contact Person/Department] as soon as possible, and no later than [Number] hours before the scheduled shift.

Option B: Specific call-in procedures: [Detailed Call-In Procedures].

Reporting and Supervision

Option A: The Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name and Title].

Option B: Escalation procedures for customer or workplace issues: [Detailed Procedures].

Behavioral Expectations and Conduct

Option A: Employee is expected to maintain a professional demeanor, adhere to the company's dress code, and treat customers and coworkers with respect.

Option B: Specific dress code requirements: [Detailed Dress Code].

Store Operations

Option A: Employee is expected to follow all store opening and closing procedures as trained. [Brief Description of Procedures]

Option B: Keyholder responsibilities: [Specify if applicable and detail responsibilities].

Confidentiality

Option A: Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of customer information, store pricing, promotional plans, and vendor relationships.

Option B: Specific confidentiality agreements: [Reference Separate Confidentiality Agreement, if applicable].

Non-Solicitation

Option A: Employee agrees not to solicit the Employer's customers or employees during the term of employment and for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment. [Note: This clause must be narrowly tailored and reasonable to be enforceable under Wisconsin law. Consult with legal counsel.]

Option B: Employee agrees not to use confidential information obtained during employment to solicit the Employer's customers or employees.

Employment At-Will

Option A: 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, and with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Option B: Union membership may affect at-will status. [If unionized, reference the Collective Bargaining Agreement].

Termination

Option A: Grounds for termination may include, but are not limited to, unsatisfactory performance, violation of company policy, or misconduct. Final paycheck will be provided within the time frame required by Wisconsin law.

Option B: Notice requirements: [Specify any notice requirements for termination].

Return of Property

Option A: Upon termination of employment, Employee must immediately return all Employer property, including uniforms, badges, keys, and other company assets.

Option B: List of specific items that must be returned: [Detailed List].

Dispute Resolution

Option A: Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation or arbitration in [City, Wisconsin].

Option B: Choice of law and forum: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin. Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in [County, Wisconsin].

Compliance with Laws

Option A: Employee agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal retail laws.

Option B: Specific compliance requirements: [List specific laws and regulations, e.g., Wisconsin Fair Employment Act].

Workplace Safety

Option A: Employee is required to follow all workplace safety procedures and report any injuries to [Designated Contact Person/Department] immediately, in accordance with Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation Act.

Option B: Employee is required to complete safety training: [Specify mandatory safety training].

Anti-Discrimination and Harassment

Option A: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on any protected category under Wisconsin law, including age, race, color, creed, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest/conviction, genetic testing, and military service.

Option B: Procedures for reporting discrimination or harassment: [Detailed Reporting Procedures].

Acknowledgment of Training

Option A: Employee acknowledges that they will receive training on workplace safety, anti-harassment, loss prevention, customer service, and emergency procedures.

Option B: List of required training modules: [Detailed List].

Union Provisions

Option A: This agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between [Union Name] and the Employer.

Option B: This agreement is not subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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]

[Employer Full Legal Name]

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[Employee Full Legal Name]