Hairstylist Contracts
Salon Contracts for Employees: Everything You Need to KnowSalon contracts for employees include any contracts that an individual must sign in order to be an employee of a salon.3 min read Show 1. Salon Contracts of Employees
2. Employment Contracts vs. Offer Letters 3. Employment Contracts vs. Employment Agreements 4. Responsibilities and Rights of a Salon Employee 5. Minimum Wage and Work Time Regulations 6. Safety and Health Regulations Updated July 15, 2020: Salon Contracts of EmployeesSalon contracts for employees include any contracts that an individual must sign in order to be an employee of a salon. Generally, this will only be a contract of employment, which is a written contract that clearly sets out the conditions and terms of employment between the employee and the employer. Such conditions and terms of an employment contract should include:
If a document such as this is then signed by the employer and the employee, it will be considered enforceable in court. Employment Contracts vs. Offer LettersEmployment contracts should not be confused with employment offer letters. The three major differences between the two are:
Employment Contracts vs. Employment AgreementsEmployment contracts should also not be confused with employment agreements. Employment agreements can commonly be described as any agreement between an employer and an employee, including those made verbally without paperwork or signatures. They are more casual and as such may not hold up legally in every state. Employment contracts, on the other hand, usually involve a written document and signatures from both parties. Responsibilities and Rights of a Salon EmployeeSalon employees have certain rights under the law. A major one is the right not to face discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability, weight, marital status, family status, part-time work status, or union membership status, either indirectly, directly, unintentionally, or intentionally. This means that employers cannot ask job applicants any questions pertaining to the above topics, nor can they use such criteria to determine pay. The responsibility of the employee insofar as this topic is concerned it is to not discriminate against either customers, other employees, or their employer. Minimum Wage and Work Time RegulationsSome rights salon employees have relating to wages and work time include:
Safety and Health RegulationsSalon employees have the right to a healthy and safe workplace, and if local health officials or the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) finds salon employers to be in violation of health and safety codes, they can face stiff fines and perhaps even loss of operating license. That said, salon employees must also be sure to adhere to all federal and state safety and health regulations and maintain their workplace with respect to those regulations. Such regulations vary from state to state, but generally, these include maintaining adequate ventilation and lighting, as well as keeping salon equipment clean. Also, any workplace accidents must be recorded and then reported to OSHA. If you need further help understanding salon contracts for employees, you can post your legal need on UpCounsels marketplace. UpCounsel accepts only the top 5 percent of lawyers. Lawyers on UpCounsel come from law schools such as Harvard Law and Yale and average 14 years of legal experience, including work with or on behalf of companies like Google, Menlo Ventures, and Airbnb. |