Cafe Employee Wage Agreement
Cafe Employee Wage Agreement
This Cafe Employee Wage Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of [Effective Date], by and between [Your Company Name], having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] (the "Employer"), and [Employee Name], residing at [Employee Address] (the "Employee"). This Agreement outlines the terms and conditions related to the employment, wages, benefits, and working conditions for the Employee at the Cafe. The parties agree as follows:
I. Employment Terms
A. Position: The Employee is employed as a Barista at the Cafe. The Employee's duties and responsibilities are outlined in this agreement.
B. Duties and Responsibilities: The Employee agrees to perform the duties and responsibilities outlined in this agreement, and any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Employer.
C. Employment Status: The Employee's employment status is full-time, and the employment relationship is at-will.
II. Wage Details
A. Hourly Wage/Salary: The Employee shall be compensated at a rate of $12.50 per hour. This amount is subject to all applicable taxes and withholdings.
B. Overtime Pay: Overtime hours worked by the Employee shall be compensated at a rate of 1.5 times the regular hourly wage for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
C. Bonuses and Incentives: The Employee is eligible for bonuses and incentives based on performance metrics as determined by the Employer.
III. Payment Schedule
A. Frequency of Payments: The Employee shall be paid bi-weekly on every other Friday.
B. Method of Payment: Payments shall be made via direct deposit to the Employee's designated bank account.
C. Late Payments: If any payment is delayed by more than 3 business days, the Employer shall notify the Employee and provide a written explanation. The Employee shall receive a late fee of $20 in such instances.
IV. Benefits
A. Health Insurance: The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer’s health insurance plan after 90 days of employment.
B. Retirement Plans: The Employee is eligible to participate in the Employer’s retirement plan after one year of employment.
C. Paid Time Off: The Employee is entitled to 10 days of paid vacation per year, 5 days of paid sick leave per year, and 6 paid holidays per year. Unused vacation and sick leave shall roll over to the following year.
V. Working Hours
A. Standard Working Hours: The Employee's regular working hours shall be from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
B. Breaks and Meal Periods: The Employee is entitled to a 10-minute paid break for every 4 hours worked and a 30-minute unpaid meal period for every 8 hours worked.
C. Shift Changes: Any changes to the Employee’s scheduled shifts must be approved by the Employer at least 7 days in advance, except in cases of emergency.
VI. Term and Termination
A. Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue until terminated by either party.
B. Termination for Convenience: Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time, for any reason, by providing 14 days’ written notice to the other party.
C. Termination for Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if the other party breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to cure such breach within 7 days after receipt of notice of the breach.
VII. Confidentiality
A. Confidential Information: Confidential Information includes any data or information, whether written, oral, or in any other form, that is disclosed by one party to the other and is not generally known to the public. This includes, but is not limited to, business plans, customer lists, financial information, and proprietary methods.
B. Obligations of the Employee: The Employee agrees to hold and maintain the Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose it to any third party without the prior written consent of the Employer.
C. Duration of Confidentiality: The confidentiality obligations set forth in this Agreement shall continue for a period of two years after the termination of this Agreement.
VIII. Dispute Resolution
A. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of [State], without regard to its conflict of law principles.
B. Mediation: In the event of a dispute arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties agree to first attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation conducted by a mutually agreed-upon mediator.
C. Arbitration: If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within 30 days, the parties agree to submit the dispute to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association.
IX. Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Amendments: No modification or amendment of this Agreement shall be effective unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
B. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, agreements, or understandings of any kind.
C. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid or unenforceable provision shall be revised to the extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
D. Waiver: No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless in writing and signed by the party to be charged. The failure of either party to enforce any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of that provision or any other provision of this Agreement.
Signatures
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Cafe Employee Wage Agreement as of the Effective Date.
Employee
[Name]
[Date]
Employer
[Name]
[Date]
