Wyoming office assistant employment contract template

Wyoming Office Assistant Employment Agreement

This Full-Time Office Assistant Employment Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and effective as of this [Date], by and between [Employer Legal Name], located at [Employer Address] (“Employer”), and [Employee Legal Name], residing at [Employee Address] (“Employee”).

1. Job Title and Duties

The Employer hereby employs Employee as an Office Assistant. Employee's primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence (mail, email).
• Scheduling meetings and appointments.
• Answering and directing phone calls.
• Filing and document management (paper and digital).
• Handling office supplies inventory and ordering.
• Data entry using employer-specified software ([Software Name]).
• Sorting and distributing mail.
• Assisting with travel arrangements.
• Providing basic bookkeeping support (e.g., expense reports).
• Providing general administrative support as needed.

2. Confidentiality

Employee acknowledges that during the course of their employment, they will have access to confidential information regarding the Employer's business, clients, and employees.

• Option A: Employee agrees to hold all such confidential information in the strictest confidence and not to disclose it to any third party, except as required by law or as authorized by the Employer. This includes internal affairs, client data, business records, and personal data, complying with Wyoming-specific personal data privacy regulations.
• Option B: (If a specific Confidentiality Agreement is in place) This confidentiality obligation is further defined in a separate Confidentiality Agreement signed by Employee.

3. Workplace Safety and Health

Employee agrees to adhere to all Employer workplace safety and health procedures and policies, in compliance with applicable Wyoming Occupational Health and Safety statutes.

• Option A: Employer will provide training on safety procedures.
• Option B: Employee is responsible for reviewing and understanding posted safety regulations.

4. Employment Location, Hours, and Breaks

Employee's primary place of employment will be at [Office Location Address].

• Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, [Start Time] to [End Time].
• Option A: Employee will receive a [Duration] minute unpaid meal break and two [Duration] minute paid rest breaks per day.
• Option B: Employee will receive a [Duration] minute paid meal break and two [Duration] minute paid rest breaks per day.

5. Overtime

Employee is [Exempt/Non-Exempt] from overtime pay.

• If Non-Exempt: Overtime will be paid at 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 federal and Wyoming law. All overtime must be approved in advance by [Supervisor Title].

6. Full-Time Employment

This is a full-time employment position.

• Employee is expected to work a minimum of [Number] hours per week.
• Employee is expected to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.

7. Compensation

Employer shall pay Employee [Salary/Hourly Wage].

• Option A: An annual salary of [Amount], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] by [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Option B: An hourly wage of [Amount], payable [Frequency, e.g., bi-weekly] by [Payment Method, e.g., direct deposit].
• Employer will provide wage statements as required by Wyoming law, including all applicable deductions (taxes, insurance, etc.). Compensation will comply with Wyoming minimum wage law.

8. Benefits

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

• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• [Wyoming State Retirement Option, if applicable].
• Paid sick leave.
• Vacation time.
• Personal days.
• Observed state and federal holidays.
• Option A: Flexible work arrangement: [Description of Arrangement].
• Option B: Mileage reimbursement for authorized errands within Wyoming at the current IRS rate.

9. Reporting Structure and Performance Evaluations

Employee will report directly to [Supervisor Name], [Supervisor Title].

• Employee’s performance will be evaluated [Frequency, e.g., annually] using [Evaluation Method, e.g., written evaluation].

10. Employer-Provided Equipment

Employer will provide Employee with the necessary equipment and supplies to perform their job duties.

• Employee is responsible for the care and timely return of all Employer property.

11. Workplace Conduct

Employee is expected to maintain professional conduct at all times.

• Including adhering to the Employer's dress code ([Description or Reference]), maintaining proper phone/email etiquette, and communicating professionally with colleagues and third parties. Employee must behave respectfully and avoid harassment and discrimination, as required by Wyoming and federal law.

12. Intellectual Property

Any intellectual property created by Employee during the course of their employment relating to the Employer's business will be the sole property of the Employer.

13. At-Will Employment

Employee's employment with Employer is at-will, meaning that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any lawful reason, with or without cause or notice, except as limited by written policy or law.

14. Resignation and Discharge

• Employee must provide [Number] days written notice of resignation.
• Upon termination of employment, Employee will receive their final paycheck within the time frame specified by Wyoming statute and must return all Employer property.

15. Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures

Employer has established disciplinary and grievance procedures to address employee concerns.

• The procedures are outlined in the Employee Handbook. [Or Describe procedure]

16. Compliance with Laws

Employee agrees to comply with all applicable Wyoming and federal labor and employment laws, including but not limited to the FLSA, FMLA, OSHA, and EEO/anti-harassment/anti-retaliation laws.

17. Acknowledgement of Policies

Employee acknowledges receipt of the Employer's employee handbook and office procedures and agrees to comply with all policies and any updates thereto.

18. Non-Solicitation and Confidentiality

Employee agrees not to solicit Employer's clients or employees for a period of [Number] [Months/Years] after termination of employment.

• (This provision should be reviewed for compliance with Wyoming law regarding non-competes, which are generally disfavored for support staff.) The Employee shall continue to abide by confidentiality standards as described herein.

19. Governing Law and Venue

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wyoming. Any disputes arising under this Agreement shall be resolved in the state or federal courts located in [County Name] County, Wyoming.

20. Wyoming Specific Compliance

Employee will be covered by Wyoming’s unemployment insurance and worker's compensation laws.

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

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[Employer Representative Name]

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[Employee Legal Name]

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