Wyoming IT assistant employment contract template

Wyoming IT Assistant Employment Contract

Effective Date: [Date]

This Wyoming IT Assistant Employment Contract (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the Effective Date, by and between:

[Employer Legal Name], a [State of Formation] [Entity Type], with a principal place of business at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and

[Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Position

The Employer hereby employs Employee as a full-time IT Assistant.

• Job Description:
  • Option A: Provide technical user support to employees located in Wyoming.
  • Option B: Troubleshoot hardware and software problems; install and configure computer systems.
  • Option C: Manage user accounts and permissions, maintaining network connectivity.
  • Option D: Support cybersecurity policies under Wyoming data protection standards.
• Reporting Structure: Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].
• Work Location:
  • Option A: [Employer Address].
  • Option B: Remote/On-site support across multiple branches in Wyoming as required.

2. Employment Status

Employee's employment is full-time.

• Hours:
  • Option A: Standard business hours are [Start Time] to [End Time], Monday through Friday.
  • Option B: Employee may be required to work overtime as needed, subject to Wyoming wage and hour laws.
• Breaks: Employee is entitled to Wyoming-mandated break/meal periods.
• On-Call:
  • Option A: Employee [is/is not] expected to participate in an on-call rotation.
  • Option B: If on-call, compensation will be [Describe Compensation, e.g., flat rate, hourly rate].

3. Compensation

Employer shall compensate Employee as follows:

• Salary/Wage:
  • Option A: An annual salary of [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
  • Option B: An hourly wage of [Dollar Amount], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly].
• Method of Payment: [Check/Direct Deposit].
• 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 forty (40) in a workweek, as required by Wyoming law.

4. Benefits

Employee is eligible for the following benefits, subject to the terms and conditions of the Employer's benefit plans:

• Health Insurance: [Describe Health Insurance Options].
• Dental Insurance: [Describe Dental Insurance Options].
• Vision Insurance: [Describe Vision Insurance Options].
• Retirement Plan: [Describe 401(k) or other Retirement Plan].
• Paid Time Off (PTO): [Number] days of vacation and [Number] days of sick leave per year, compliant with Wyoming and federal FMLA.
• Holidays: [List of Observed Holidays].
• Training Reimbursement: [Describe Training Reimbursement Policy, e.g., up to $X per year for approved certifications].

5. Data Security

Employee agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all sensitive company and customer information, complying with Wyoming's Uniform Trade Secrets Act.

• Obligations:
  • Option A: Implement data privacy protocols.
  • Option B: Properly manage passwords.
  • Option C: Report any security incidents immediately.
• Prohibitions: Employee is prohibited from unauthorized access, downloads, use, or disclosure of proprietary or client data.

6. Intellectual Property

Any work product, configuration, documentation, scripts, or software developed by Employee during employment shall be the property of the Employer.

• Invention Reporting: Employee shall promptly report all inventions to the Employer.
• Third-Party Tools: Use of open-source or third-party tools/software requires prior approval from [Designated Approver, e.g., IT Manager].

7. IT Security Policies

Employee shall comply with all company and Wyoming state IT security policies.

• Regular Training: Employee shall participate in regular security training.
• Policy Breaches: Employee shall immediately report any policy breaches or suspected cybersecurity incidents.

8. Behavioral Expectations

Employee is expected to conduct themselves professionally, providing non-discriminatory support and adhering to Wyoming's anti-harassment laws.

• Professionalism: Employee shall communicate with users in a professional and courteous manner.
• Safety: Employee shall comply with all safety regulations.

9. Exclusive Employment

• Option A: Employee's employment is exclusive, and they may not engage in any secondary employment or external IT/tech activities without prior written consent from the Employer.
• Option B: Employee may engage in external IT/tech activities, provided such activities do not create a conflict of interest or compromise confidential data.

10. Non-Compete/Non-Solicitation

• Option A: Employee agrees not to compete with the Employer or solicit its employees or customers for a period of [Number] months following termination of employment within a [Geographic Area] radius of the Employer's principal place of business. This clause is subject to Wyoming's reasonableness requirements for non-compete agreements.
• Option B: Employee agrees not to disclose confidential information or trade secrets of the Employer to any third party.

11. At-Will Employment

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, and with or without notice, subject to the following:

• Termination Process:
  • Option A: Employer recommends providing [Number] days written notice of termination.
  • Option B: Immediate termination may occur in cases of misconduct, such as data breach or theft.
• Final Paycheck: Employee's final paycheck, including payout of unused PTO, will be provided in accordance with Wyoming law.
• Return of Property: Employee shall return all company IT equipment and data access credentials upon termination.

12. Dispute Resolution

Any disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be resolved as follows:

• Good Faith Resolution: The parties shall first attempt to resolve any dispute through good faith negotiations.
• Mediation: If negotiations are unsuccessful, the parties may agree to submit the dispute to mediation in Wyoming.
• Arbitration/Litigation: If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties agree to [Arbitration/Litigation] in [City, Wyoming], governed by Wyoming law.

13. Compliance

Employee shall comply with all applicable Wyoming workers' compensation laws and OSHA workplace safety guidelines.

• Workers' Compensation: Employee is covered by Wyoming workers' compensation insurance.
• Safety: Employee shall adhere to all applicable safety procedures and guidelines.

14. Anti-Discrimination

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, as provided by the Wyoming Human Rights Act and federal law.

15. Acknowledgements

Employee acknowledges that they have read and understood this Agreement and the Employer's policies, including Wyoming employment notices and posters.

16. Review

This Agreement will be reviewed and updated periodically to ensure compliance with current Wyoming legal requirements.

Signatures

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date.

[Employer Legal Name]

By: [Employer Representative Name]

Title: [Employer Representative Title]

[Employee Legal Name]

Signature: ____________________________

Date: [Date]